Chapter 710
Oliver Horton looked at Marisa Walsh and suddenly felt a sense of unease.
If Marisa could disguise herself so well in front of old Mrs. Horton, could she also be pretending in front of him?
But immediately, Oliver dismissed the notion.
A person can fake it for a day, two days, a month, a year, but surely not for twenty-five years?
Selena Horton is now twenty-three years old, and they had been together already twenty-five years ago p>
What on earth was he even thinking?
Besides, he would never be left with nothing.
Not just now, but even in the future, after old Mrs. Horton passes away, her inheritance would also be divided equally. Even just one percent of Horton Group’s shares would amount to hundreds of billions.
Thinking this, Oliver Horton left the room.
Keira Olsen and Jake Horton discussed the company’s future development, and Jake even prepared a PowerPoint presentation, as if he were formally reporting to her.
This serious demeanor reminded her of their university days p>
Keira curved her lips into a smile.
Standing nearby, Lewis Horton noticed this and his eyes darkened.
Meanwhile, Marisa Walsh and Selena Horton were peeling grapes for old Mrs. Horton, meticulously removing the skin and seeds before feeding them to her.
Old Mrs. Horton was thoroughly enjoying being tended to.
Lewis Horton casually picked up a cup of tea, walked over to Keira Olsen, and said, “Have some water p>
He interrupted their conversation.
Keira accepted the water, took a sip, and handed it back to Lewis.
Lewis simply moved closer, sitting down right next to Keira, so close that they both focused together on Jake’s PowerPoint presentation.
Keira felt a tickle near her ear and turned her head, inadvertently brushing her cheek against Lewis’s face. Only then did she realize how close he had leaned in.
She wanted to move away, but Lewis grabbed her waist and pulled her even closer.
Keira: p>
Jake noticed this and a bitter smile flashed across his expression. When he raised his head again, his tone shifted as he said, “Aunt, do you think this plan is feasible p>
The address made Lewis especially pleased.
Before Keira could respond, Lewis pointed to specific sections on the document, saying, “Here, here, and here—these three points p>
Lewis succinctly highlighted the shortcomings in the PowerPoint.
His concise remarks gave Jake a sudden sense of clarity.
Jake looked at Lewis in astonishment.
Previously, he had always felt discontented, believing that his uncle only became chairman of the Horton Group because of his grandmother’s favor and his seniority in the family hierarchy.
He never had to work his way up; he merely managed the general direction of the group.
The general direction—Jake had thought he could do the same p>
But now, at this moment, Jake finally recognized the gap between himself and his uncle.
Their ages were only three or four years apart, yet their experience and vision were separated by more than just worlds.
Jake’s attitude became increasingly respectful.
Although Lewis spoke sparingly, there were areas Jake couldn’t fully grasp.
Keira sensed his confusion and provided supplementary explanations, which widened his perspective further.
At this moment, as Jake looked at the couple before him, he suddenly felt like they were the radiant moon and sun in the sky.
Wherever they were, everything else seemed dimmed in comparison.
Jake listened with increasing earnestness, his demeanor growing more humble.
By the end of the meeting, concepts that had been vague to him before were now crystal clear, and his understanding of the company’s mission was solidified.
Jake stood up and addressed Lewis and Keira: “Uncle, Aunt, thank you both. I understand what to do now p>
His attitude now carried a deeper respect.
Lewis was thoroughly pleased: “Good. If there’s anything you don’t understand in the future, feel free to ask me p>
Jake nodded.
After Jake left, Lewis coughed lightly and muttered, “Jake’s natural talent is still a bit mediocre p>
Keira immediately laughed: “He’s already outstanding compared to most people. Not everyone can be like you p>
Lewis ruffled her hair: “I think you and I are alike p>
Keira didn’t respond to his words.
She had long realized that she seemed different from others—almost too intelligent, picking up anything instantly, remembering everything effortlessly p>
Her physical condition was exceptional too, though she did have one flaw: frequent iron-deficiency anemia.
As Keira thought about this, she couldn’t help but glance at Erin South Martin, who was casually snacking on sunflower seeds while watching animation on the side. Were all South Family members like this?
It didn’t seem that way p>
Keira shook her head and focused back on old Mrs. Horton.
Marisa Walsh and Selena Horton were busy inventing ways to amuse the elderly matriarch, making the old lady grin from ear to ear. Their efforts elicited a smile from Keira as well.
Her gaze lowered as she sank into contemplation. The laughter of the elderly matriarch suddenly froze on her face.
Old Mrs. Horton slumped forward onto the table!
Keira shot to her feet in alarm: “Grandma p>
Her exclamation startled Lewis as well.