Chapter 73
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Keira Olsen’s purpose for coming to this banquet was to try to make Lewis Horton and the Allen Family reconcile.
Yet just now, after some serious consideration, she realized the likelihood of that was slim.
Lewis, looking cold and gentlemanly on the surface, was in fact very attentive and tender.
In their interactions, whether in the hospital or just now while changing clothes, he had always managed to make her feel comfortable with subtle details.
Such a person, if he wanted to reconcile with the Allen Family, would win their favor without them noticing.
So it wasn’t that he couldn’t reconcile with the Allen Family; he simply wouldn’t reconcile with his biological mother.
Although she didn’t understand why this man had tricked her into coming to the banquet, if Lewis wasn’t willing to let go, then helping Jalen Riley and the Allen Family to connect would at least make her less passive in the company.
Of course, Lewis might not care about any of these things at all.
Upon hearing her words, Jalen Riley paused, “Do you know the Allen Family p>
“Yes, I’ve helped them with a small favor p>
As Kiera spoke, she prepared to walk toward the corner of the banquet hall where the Allen Family stood, but suddenly, music filled the room!
A classic event of the celebration banquet, the dance had begun!
The crowd surrounding the center of the hall consciously dispersed to the sides, leaving the dance floor open.
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Kiera stopped in her tracks, deciding to wait until the dance was over.
The attendees began to look for dance partners.
Someone approached her, “Miss, may I invite you for a dance p>
Not far away, Lewis Horton was sitting on a couch, chatting with several company executives.
Someone ventured, “Mr. Horton, the dance has started. Aren’t you going for a dance p>
Lewis casually declined, “It’s not convenient p>
“Mr. Horton is truly chaste for Mrs. Horton’s sake—such strict family discipline! Truly a role model for us all!” they teased good-naturedly.
As they mentioned Mrs. Horton, Lewis’s gaze drifted once again to the corner where Kiera was, and his expression abruptly stiffened.
He saw that several men had surrounded her, issuing invitations to dance.
And there were others eyeing her hungrily.
Most of these men were eligible, promising employees from Horton Group!
Lewis suddenly stood up, excused himself with a “please excuse me,” and strode towards Kiera.
As he approached, he heard the woman once again rejecting someone’s invitation, “Sorry, I don’t dance p>
The man who was rejected left wisely, while others were shameless, “It’s okay, I can teach you p>
“…I’m not interested p>
“Are you not interested in dancing, or are you not interested in me? There are so many of us; you have to save face and choose one, right? Otherwise, people will keep inviting you p>
Kiera, harassed to the point of annoyance, bluntly stated, “I have a dance partner p>
Yet the man persisted, “Who p>
“Me p>
A deep, magnetic voice suddenly sounded from behind, making everyone turn around; Lewis Horton was standing there.
The few men were shocked, “Mr. Horton p>
Lewis ignored them and walked straight to Kiera, “I’m sorry, I was held up by something. Sorry to have kept you waiting p>
The men who had been surrounding Kiera Olsen now understood and promptly left, finally bringing peace to this corner of the room.
Just then, a wave of cheering erupted from the center of the venue.
Kiera turned her head and saw Jake Horton leading Isla Olsen onto the stage.
After all, Jake had just graduated, brimming with youthful vigor.
Isla, clad in a pink dress, wore a shy and blushing face.
After they stepped on stage, instead of dancing to the music, Jake took a step back, took out a microphone, and said, “Isla, with so many people here as witnesses today, there is something I want to say to you p>
Isla’s eyes were warm and her smile was sweet.
Jake then slowly said, “To be honest, in college, I was blinded by the many temptations and never noticed you, but after spending some time together recently, I’ve found that you’re kind, adorable, and handle relationships with warmth and measure. It was you who tirelessly worked to bridge the gap between Mr. Allen and me, leading to our pleasant cooperation p>
Upon hearing this, the people around quickly realized:
“I was wondering how young Mr. Horton and Mr. Allen became so close, and it turns out Miss Olsen was the one making connections p>
“That’s how business should be done. Think big, there’s no need to cling to the petty grudges of the past generation p>
“I’ve heard Mrs. Olsen is from Clance, maybe Miss Olsen can help us not only connect with Mr. Allen but also find future cooperation with the Clance Davis Family p>
The chorus of compliments all reached Isla’s ears, filling her with surprise and delight.
She knew that by doing this, Jake was giving her honor! After all, the Olsen family’s background wasn’t strong, and her marrying Jake was seen as reaching above her station, but now she felt empowered!
Of course, it wasn’t that Jake loved her that much, but rather that having his wife honored reflected well on him too—the gentry families valued the unity of husband and wife!
Isla, smiling, said, “Jake, I was only doing what I should p>
Jake then pulled a small, exquisite box from his pocket and opened it to reveal a three-carat diamond ring!
He knelt on one knee, holding up the ring, “Isla, marry me p>
Isla instinctively covered her mouth, eyes brimming with tears.
“Marry him! Marry him p>
“Miss Olsen and young Mr. Horton are truly a match made in heaven! A blessed union p>
“They are absolutely made for each other p>
Urged on by the crowd, Isla, her heart filled with joy, extended her hand. The three-carat ring slid onto her finger, satisfying her completely!
After the ring was on, the two embraced and began the first dance of the evening.
Although others joined in the dancing afterwards, the highlight of the banquet had already been stolen by Jake Horton and Isla Olsen!
Kiera Olsen raised an eyebrow at Lewis Horton and said, “Let’s not dance p>
To avoid appearing as if Lewis was begrudging his nephew’s time in the limelight.
Jalen Riley, who had been standing nearby, said discontentedly, “That Jake Horton really knows how to choose his moments. With this spectacle, who’s going to remember it was you, cousin, who negotiated the deal with the Allen Family? They’ll all think it was his and his fiancée’s doing p>
Lewis Horton didn’t care about any of that. He took out his vibrating phone and said to Kiera, “I need to take a call p>
“Sure p>
After he left, Jalen Riley, watching his back, said to Kiera, “Your cousin is acting very strangely towards you p>
Kiera raised an eyebrow, “How so p>
Jalen said, “Why did he have to tell you he was taking a call p>
Since when did cousin report his whereabouts!
Kiera wasn’t bothered by it; she checked her phone, which had vibrated, and saw a message from Rebecca Allen:[Benefactor, I’ve also arrived at the banquet. Couldn’t find you in the restroom, where are you now? I’ll come to you p>
Kiera replied:[I’m over at the northeast corner p>
Rebecca:[Okay, I’ll be right there p>