My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire novel Chapter 161

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The night had deepened.

The moon was large tonight, hanging low in the sky.

After Keira stepped outside, a chill hit her, but she only felt exhilarated. The malice from being called an illegitimate daughter gradually dissipated without her noticing.

She looked ahead at Mr. and Mrs. Allen and

approached them. “What’s the matter? Is there an issue with Rebecca?”

“No,” Mrs. Allen said, “As we were leaving, we saw… that Poppy Hill woman creating a scene at the gate of the Horton family. We thought it would be better to intervene.”

Keira was startled, then promptly replied, “Right, okay.”

The Allens had returned after leaving, and she thought they had some important matter to discuss, but it turned out to be just that.

As she was pondering this, Mrs. Allen spoke again. “We just called Frankie, asking him to bring the repaired

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photo over quickly. Do you have time tomorrow

evening? We would like to invite you for dinner and show you the photo.”

Keira was taken aback.

It was the second time tonight that Mrs. Allen had brought up that photo, asking her to see it…

Although she didn’t understand the reason, she knew Mrs. Allen meant her no harm, and she nodded right away. “I’m available.”

“Good, then Miss Keira, see you tomorrow evening.”

Mrs. Allen patted her hand and then turned to drag Mr. Allen out with her.

Mr. Allen asked quietly, “Why don’t you tell her your suspicion?”

“Without proof, what’s there to say? If the guess is wrong, wouldn’t that just upset Keira needlessly? Frankie will arrive tomorrow, and we can talk about it when we have the photo in hand in the evening. It’s better than anything. There’s no harm in waiting another day.”

Mr. Allen laughed. “Okay, whatever you say.”

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Their low murmurs drifted faintly, making it hard for Keira to catch what they were saying. She didn’t know what they were talking about, but seeing them huddle together and whisper with laughter somehow gave off a sense of serene happiness.

Keira thought of how Taylor always carefully held Mrs. Olsen in his arms, going to great lengths to please her, all of which seemed too deliberate and servile.

Their relationship wasn’t harmonious like that of Mr. and Mrs. Allen.

In fact, from a young age, everyone could see that Taylor cherished Mrs. Olsen, treating her like a delicate treasure, yet Mrs. Olsen was rather aloof and didn’t seem to care as much about him.

Everyone said it was because of Keira and Poppy’s

existence that made Taylor feel guilty in front of Mrs. Olsen…

Keira shook her head, feeling that she might be overthinking.

The Olsen family’s interactions were indeed quite strange.

Mr Olson was proud yet she was able to tolerate the

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presence of Taylor’s illegitimate daughter and mistress. Taylor disliked Keira, feeling that her presence affected his relationship with Mrs. Olsen.

But Mrs. Olsen could be very gentle with Keira…

Keira was somewhat confused about the dynamics of their marriage.

“What are you thinking about?” Lewis’s deep voice came from beside her.

Keira then said, “What do you think we’ll be like when

we’re old?”

At that moment, Mr. and Mrs. Allen had already walked to their car. Mr. Allen opened the door and raised his hand to shield the top of Mrs. Allen’s head as she got in, seemingly worried she would bump her head.

Mrs. Allen turned back and gave him a slight smile.

Lewis saw their interaction, a trace of envy flickering in his eyes, “We’ll probably be like Mr. and Mrs. Allen then.”

Keira was about to say that Lewis didn’t have the good temper of Mr. Allen, but before she could speak, she

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heard him say, “A son and a daughter will be perfect. How many children would you like to have?”

Keira was perplexed.

That was a quick jump.

She coughed and quickly changed the subject. “Let’s go and take Grandma back first”

Lewis nodded.

The two returned to the banquet hall.

Nannies busied themselves around, cleaning up after the party, and the bustling cacophony suddenly quieted down, making the hall seem spacious.

Keira, however, preferred the silence that followed when the music had ended and the guests had dispersed.

She and Lewis approached old Mrs. Horton, and Keira held onto old Mrs. Horton’s arm, “Grandma, let’s go

home.”

“Okay.”

Old Mrs. Horton affectionately patted her hand, then glared fiercely at Nathan.

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With a cold face, Nathan said, “Mom, don’t look at me like that. Your granddaughter-in-law comes from the wrong background and is an illegitimate daughter. Even if she escapes today, if she does anything in the future that shames the Horton family, I’ll show absolutely no mercy!”

After these words, he snorted and turned to go upstairs.

Old Mrs. Horton, furious, pointed at him from behind and cursed. “You disrespectful son! You’re so biased toward your eldest son, so I’ll be on my youngest grandson’s side! Hmph!”

Having said this in a petulant, childlike manner, she grabbed Keira’s hand. “Moreover, marrying my granddaughter-in-law is like a blessing from our ancestors. My granddaughter-in-law would never bring shame to the Horton family! Lewis, tell me. Isn’t that right?”

Lewis laughed as he glanced at Keira. “Yes.”

As the three of them left the living room and walked toward the back courtyard, they heard the sound of a car horn from up front, followed by Fiona saying, “Miss

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Isla has been brought back.”

That was within their expectations.

Isla was pregnant, and the police couldn’t possibly detain her. They would only give her a verbal warning and a fine, then ask her to apologize to Keira and Lewis. With that, the matter would be over.

Keira didn’t care, but when she lay down at night and took out her phone, she found that Isla had sent her many insulting messages.

She must be pregnant and emotional and added to the huge embarrassment of the night, she was somewhat on the edge.

In the messages, she cursed Keira.

“Keira, you illegitimate daughter, you were born a bitch! What makes you think you can marry my uncle?! You did it on purpose, didn’t you, trying to be better

than me?!

“Let me tell you, it’s impossible! You’ll never surpass me in this life! You are an illegitimate daughter, and you can never become the hostess of the Horton family! The household management rights of the Horton family are still in my hands!

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“Do you really think that by marrying my uncle, you can become someone else? No matter how capable you are, you can’t change your origins, or the original sin in your blood!

“And, you haven’t gotten pregnant after two years of marriage! I see it as the punishment for your low bloodline! I’ll soon be able to give birth to the genuine heir of the Horton family! You’ll never compare to me!”

Keira didn’t know what to say.

Looking at the phone messages with the glaring words “illegitimate daughter,” she clenched her jaw and typed back. “Are you sure that the child in your belly has the

surname Horton?”

The response promptly ceased, and there was no reply for a long time.

Keira lowered her eyes, suddenly feeling that those two words had affected her mood…

The night passed without incident, and time moved swiftly to the next day.

When Keira woke up, she picked up her phone to find a message from Rebecca. “Miss Keira, my brother has

ronnirad the photo and he’s on his uru to nonnion

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now. Come find us when you wake up! Dad and Mom

say they have a surprise for you to see!”

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Keira saw the message and replied, “Driving from Clance should take at least six hours, right? What time will your brother arrive?”

Rebecca’s message came back quickly, “Around noon! After my brother got the photo this morning, he sent it to our parents. They were so excited when they saw it and said they needed to talk to you in person.”

Keira was slightly startled.

With the advancement of mobile networks, much communication happened over the phone now, and personal contact had lessened.

What could they possibly need to discuss in person?

And it seemed the photo was related to Lady South…

Lady South was Mrs. Olsen’s mother…

This matter must be very important!

Keira responded to the message. “Okay.”

But just as she finished getting ready and stepped out, she heard a piece of news that surprised her.

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“To the horse ranch?”

Keira was slightly taken aback.

Standing before her, Melissa said with a smirk, “Yes, there’s a business meeting taking place at the horse. ranch today. Lewis, as the head of the Horton family, is definitely going to attend, and as his wife, you should be there with him.”

After that, Melissa cheerfully took Isla’s hand. “Of course, Jake and Isla will also be there. Isla, you can ride horses, can’t you?”

Isla nodded with a smile. “Of course, I used to go horseback riding with Dad as a child, and I even raised a little pony… Keira has seen it too. I was scared to ride

back then, so it was Keira who led the horse around

the ranch for me.”

Keira’s expression darkened

Horse riding has always been a trend among the wealthy elites.

When Isla was seven years old, she finally got her own little pony. Wearing her riding outfit, she looked handsome and adorable as she circled her pony, every

nour and then avoitedly reaching out to tough it

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And little Keira could only help by holding the leash.

Isla would ride and berate her at the same time. “Hurry up, run faster! You’re so slow. Did you not eat breakfast this morning?”

Keira really hadn’t eaten breakfast.

Since waking up, seven-year-old Keira had to serve Isla, carrying her schoolbag behind her, with Poppy never allotting her time for breakfast.

Her most hated activity was Isla’s horseback riding lesson every Saturday.

Isla felt like a little princess, while Keira herself was…

Just as these thoughts crossed her mind, Isla spoke again. “Keira, today we’ll go together. I’ll need your help getting on the horse. You have no idea how uncomfortable it’s been getting on a horse these past years without being at the Olsen family.”

Upon hearing this, Keira clenched her fists abruptly.

Melissa already asked, “Can Keira still help you mount the horse?”

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served as my mounting block…”

Keira turned sharply toward her, a sharp look flashing

in her eyes.

That was her humiliating past.

It wasn’t out of her own will that she knelt down. It was Poppy pushing down on her head, letting Isla trample on her pride time and time again, grinding the

defiance in her bones underfoot…

She tensed her jaw, about to speak, but Isla had already lowered her head. “When I think about it, I was young and naive back then, Keira, I hope you won’t

mind it…”

Keira scoffed.

Young?

Indeed, Isla was young then, but she had been a bad apple right from the start!

She was very aware of what Poppy’s sore spot was and understood precisely how to make Keira’s life more difficult.

Just like now, while Isla was apologizing, her eyes seemed poisoned with hatred for Keira, which was

why she would say such things.

Keira looked at her sharply. “You misspoke, didn’t you?”

Isla bowed her head immediately. “Keira, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have poked at your childhood pain. It wasn’t

intentional. It just reminded me of when we were

kids…”

Melissa immediately said, “Keira, Isla didn’t do it on purpose. Don’t be so aggressive! Besides, as a child, you were an illegitimate daughter, so wasn’t it natural for her to despise and bully you?”

These words made old Mrs. Horton smack the table hard. “From now on, in this family, I forbid anyone from uttering the words ‘illegitimate daughter’ again! My granddaughter-in-law isn’t an illegitimate daughter!”

Melissa pouted. “The state doesn’t care what I say. Does the Horton family no longer have freedom of speech? Or does it mean that Lewis’s wife is so

precious that we ordinary people can’t even utter the words ‘illegitimate daughter”?”

This left old Mrs. Horton at a loss for words.

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But Keira suddenly laughed. “Sister-in-law, I didn’t mean to stop you from using those three words.”

Melissa scoffed. “Then when you said Isla misspoke, wasn’t it because she mentioned your childhood? Isn’t

that the same as not allowing her to say it?”

Isla immediately said, “Keira, I’ve apologized. and it

wasn’t intentional. You…”

“Slap!”

Suddenly, Keira raised her hand and landed a forceful slap on Isla’s face, leaving the latter immediately covering her face in shock.

Melissa was the first to react, her voice rising sharply. “Keira, what are you doing? The Horton residence isn’t a place where you can act recklessly!”

Isla, too, teared up. “Keira, was it necessary to hit me just because I said something wrong? You…”

Keira scoffed. “You said something wrong? Every sentence you’ve spoken is wrong. Isla, the Horton family values manners above all. Calling me by my name so directly, is this how you show respect to your elders?!”

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Isla was suddenly speechless at her words.

Keira then turned to Melissa. “Sister-in-law, it’s fine for you to defend your daughter-in-law, but even I, the ‘illegitimate daughter, know not to call elders by their names. As a lady of your standing, you should be clearer about that, right? So, as the elder, I was right to discipline the youngster to give her a lesson, to prevent her from making mistakes in front of outsiders. You shouldn’t take issue with that, should

you?”

Melissa was left speechless as well.

Keira sneered again and looked at Isla. “What were you trying to say? Say it again, correctly!”

Isla was so furious that her chest heaved, but Keira ha the upper hand. Although reluctant, Isla could only say spitefully through gritted teeth, “…Auntie Keira, at the riding club today, please help me onto the horse again!”

After she finished, a deep voice came from upstairs. “Since you know she’s your auntie, you should

understand even more that there is no reason for a senior member of the family to help a junior onto a

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horse!”

Lewis looked somberly at Isla, a hint of menace

flashing in his eyes.

Isla stepped back in fright.

Only then did Lewis turn to Keira. “You don’t have to go to the event if you don’t want to.”

Melissa immediately said, “That wouldn’t be good, would it? You only revealed her identity last night, and if she’s absent from such an important event today, those who don’t know any better might think Mrs. Horton isn’t presentable, which could embarrass you!”

Lewis said sternly, “Apparently, my brother’s

reputation depends on my sister-in-law. That’s your business. At least, my reputation doesn’t depend on my

wife!”

He looked again at Keira. “Do you want to go?”

Keira was about to speak when her phone vibrated.

Opening it, she discovered a message from Rebecca. “How infuriating! After my brother arrived in

Oceanion, he didn’t come home. Instead, he said that a bunch of young masters from Clance had come, and

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he went to the riding club! He also said he arranged to meet you in the evening, and it would be the same if he returned later tonight, which is too much!”

Keira narrowed her eyes.

She hadn’t expected Frankie Allen to attend this gathering at the riding club.

She thought of the photo the Allens had mentioned several times, and taking into account Rebecca’s message that insisted she must see that photo…

Keira suddenly curled her lips into a smile. “Then let’s

go.”

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Isla’s eyes immediately flashed with a hint of gloom!

She lowered her gaze to hide the excitement within and exchanged a look with Melissa, both of their eyes glittering with shrewdness.

What was something that poor ordinary people couldn’t even come into contact with, but for the upper class, it was as commonplace as household meals?

Of course, it was the equestrian club!

Equestrian lessons were prohibitively expensive, and an average family simply couldn’t afford them. Moreover, a batch of foals was worth hundreds of

thousands. Even after purchasing, there were still costs of keeping them in a ranch, with the minimum annual expense being in the region of two hundred thousand or more.

Ordinary middle-class families simply couldn’t afford

Therefore, only those who were wealthy and powerful

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could afford horseback riding lessons!

Today, they had to make Keira lose face at the equestrian club, giving Nathan an excuse to pull Lewis down from the position of family head!

For today’s gathering, which consisted of a group of young people, Melissa and Oliver wouldn’t attend. She patted Isla’s hand and gave her a warning look.

Isla clenched her fists, thinking of Melissa’s disdainful and warning look when they left the house that morning, and felt waves of shame and anger!

What Melissa said was still ringing in her ears. “Marrying you was the worst thing that had happened to Jake! You were taken away by the police last night, making the first branch of the family lose all its face! If you don’t regain our honor today and give Lewis and his wife a piece of our mind, I’ll have Jake divorce you!”

Isla bit her lip and followed Jake toward the direction of the parking lot.

Jake was indifferent to her all the way, his gaze firmly fixed on Keira, who was walking ahead, his expression inscrutable.

After the groun arrived at the parking lot. Isla was

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about to go to the car she shared with Jake when a bodyguard stopped her. “Mr. Horton has asked you to

see him.”

Isla was surprised and walked over to Keira and Lewis,

clueless.

Today, Keira was dressed in a white equestrian outfit, looking poised and graceful. The white attire

accentuated her tall, slender figure, making her look vibrant and commanding.

Lewis, on the other hand, hadn’t changed his clothes

and was still in a black suit. His cool demeanor and

firm contours added a certain charisma to him.

Isla clenched her fists, her face smiling. “Uncle, did you need something from me?”

Lewis’s narrow eyes fixed on her, the darkness of his gaze harboring feelings that were difficult for Isla to decipher, making her feel intensely uncomfortable.

Then, she heard Lewis speak. “Since you have been disrespectful to your seniors on several occasions, it’s time I taught you some manners. Now, open the car door for your aunt.”

Isla’s pupils constricted sharply at these words!

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She looked incredulously at Lewis but saw no hint of jest on the man’s face.

Turning to look at Keira, she saw an expression of surprise as well.

Her last hope was to seek help from Jake, but he only

frowned and remained silent.

Isla clenched her fists.

A surge of intense humiliation welled up inside her.

How could this be….

Ever since they were young, Keira had always been her little slave. If she told Keira to go east, Keira wouldn’t dare go west… Keira had no dignity in front of her and had to keep her head lowered.

Isla was always high above, firmly pressing down on

her.

How dare that woman climb over her head now?!

Isla wanted nothing more than to tear Keira’s face apart, eat her flesh, and suck her blood!

But she dared not…

She could only forcefully suppress all her humiliation,

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bow her head, walk to the side of the car, and barely squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth. “Aunt Keira, please get in.”

Keira, with her gaze lowered, went straight into the car

and sat down.

Isla finally closed the door for her.

The car slowly started, leaving the angry Isla behind. Only then did Keira turn to look at Lewis and say, “Thank you.”

She knew that when Isla spoke just now, Lewis must have heard her from upstairs, and that was why he had deliberately humiliated Isla a moment ago-to restore Keira’s dignity.

Her gaze dropped as she said slowly, “Actually, she just learned to ride a horse and had me lead the horse for her. Once she could gallop, she didn’t need me anymore.”

After all, she couldn’t run as fast as the horse…

She smiled, “I was quite envious of her riding at that time. Later…”

Before she could finish, Lewis took her hand, his tone

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filled with indulgence. “If you think horse riding is fun, then I’ll teach you today.”

Keira blinked, swallowing the rest of her words, and just curled her lips into a slight smile, “Okay.”

Lewis looked at her. “What’s past is past. Whatever you envied her for before, I’ll give to you from now on.”

Keira nodded earnestly.

They soon arrived at the equestrian field.

The Horton family had their own private parking area, and once they parked the car, Lewis and Keira got out.

They walked toward the changing room.

One needed to change into proper riding attire for horseback riding. Keira had already changed at the Horton’s, so she didn’t need to switch clothes.

But Lewis needed to change.

So she simply loitered around the changing room area.

Isla and Jake had gotten out of the car and disappeared somewhere. Isla probably feared losing

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face in front of so many people if Lewis, acting as an

elder, forced her to serve Keira again.

Which was just fine.

At least it intimidated her.

While Keira was lost in her thoughts, two people came by, chatting with each other.

“Have you heard? Some people from Clance will come today, and one of them isn’t someone to be messed

with!”

“We can’t mess with any of the young masters from Clance.”

“This one’s different… It’s said to be from that family!”

The other person immediately lowered his voice. “The Olsen family from Clance?”

“Shh… keep it down. Even the Horton family in Oceanion will have to tread carefully around that person, right? Who knows why they’re coming today, but we need to serve them with caution! Not just Lewis, we mustn’t provoke that person either.”

“I’m not stupid. I’d rather offend the Horton family than that person…”

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As they spoke, they walked past Keira.

Keira watched them go, pensive. Among those coming from Clance they mentioned, Frankie must be one of

them, right?

Just as she thought about this, she saw Frankie emerge from the changing room.

Wearing gold-rimmed glasses and clad in black riding gear, he looked trim and tall. Upon seeing Keira, Frankie seemed slightly surprised and approached her.

“Miss Olsen, what a coincidence.”

The last time they had met, they’d had an awkward moment due to Frankie mistaking Isla for her, but after a few days, that awkwardness had dissipated.

Keira had a good relationship with Frankie’s parents, and she was straightforward with Frankie. “Mrs. Allen asked me to come to your place tonight to see a photo you brought. What photo is it? Does it have something to do with me?”

Frankie thought of the face in the photos that resembled Keira and smiled, “Yes, it does.”

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“It does”?”

Keira’s curiosity was piqued. “How so?”

Frankie thought of his parents’ concern and said, “This

isn’t a matter that can be explained in a few words. It seems to involve issues from the older generation. My father knows more about it, so it’s better for you to discuss it with him in person. I heard from Rebecca that you have an appointment to meet him tonight. After the event, shall we go see my parents together?”

“All right.”

Keira wasn’t in a hurry.

Frankie looked at her and asked, “I heard you are Mrs. Horton?”

Keira raised her eyebrows. “So?”

Frankie suddenly stepped forward, closing the distance between them, and whispered, “I’m not here alone this time. Several young masters from Clance came along for fun. Each of their families has the power to equal or even surpass the Horton family.

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How about I introduce you to them later?”

Frankie’s eyes darkened slightly.

Last night, Rebecca dragged him into a long chat, saying that even though Lewis had publicly acknowledged Keira as his wife, there were still some unpleasant murmurs at the party.

They scoffed at Keira’s humble beginnings, saying an illegitimate daughter simply wasn’t a match for the Horton family.

They even said they didn’t want to socialize with such an illegitimate daughter in future lady’s gatherings…

Rebecca was quite worried about Keira, which was why she insisted on him coming to help her.

The group of young masters from Clance brought by Frankie today were his own connections. After introducing them to Keira, she should-at the very least-receive better treatment in the Horton family…

Just as he thought about this, he heard Keira say indifferently, “That won’t be necessary.”

Frankie was slightly taken aback.

Keira then said, “Thanks for your kindness, but it

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seem’s Mr. Horton doesn’t want to interact too much

with people from Clance.”

Frankie frowned with concerns in his eyes behind his gold-rimmed glasses. “That’s his personal bias, Miss Olsen. You should understand that in business, there are no regional distinctions, let alone the fact that the most powerful families and enterprises in Crera are in Clance. If Lewis continues to be obstinate, he’ll sooner

or later be pulled down by the shareholders of Horton Group! As his wife, if you can help him secure relations in Clance, the Horton family will surely recognize you.”

Keira knew Frankie meant well, but she still smiled and said, “There’s really no need for that, thank you.”

Seeing her composed and serene demeanor, free from any impatience, Frankie felt she didn’t understand the struggles of the elite. He started to explain carefully. “As far as I know, the first branch of your family has already started making contacts in Clance, intending to open up the market there and use it to criticize Lewis. Today, this group of rich heirs from Clance suddenly show up in Oceanion, and it seems to be the handiwork of the first branch… I heard it might be through the connections of Mrs. Olsen…”

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Keira was momentarily taken aback. “What?”

Frankie sighed in resignation. “How can you be so indifferent to the affairs of the Horton family? How many times has Isla made mistakes? She has posed for unearned merits and even has a criminal record. Why does the first branch still tolerate her? Do you really think it’s just because she’s pregnant?”

He glanced around to make sure no one was approaching before continuing. “Mrs. Olsen herself made a visit, and the Horton family accepted Isla because Mrs. Olsen has very powerful connections. This horse racing event was an agreement reached between Mrs. Olsen and the Horton family! The condition for Jake to marry Isla was for Mrs. Olsen to introduce the first branch to her connections in

Clance.”

Keira paused for a moment.

Back when Mrs. Olsen personally visited the Horton residence despite being unwell, Keira was there too. She wasn’t aware of the specifics of the subsequent conversation between Mrs. Olsen and Melissa, but the next day, Isla and Jake were married, and Isla moved into the Horton residence.

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So, it was Mrs. Olsen who had orchestrated this horse race gathering. Was it to introduce Jake to that group of young masters from Clance?

Her jaw tensed as she began to worry for Lewis.

At the same time, a bitter sadness that she couldn’t

quite understand or articulate began to rise in her

chest…

Although Mrs. Olsen didn’t overtly interfere in the conflict between the first branch and Lewis, this move

clearly showed she had taken the side of the first branch to help Isla.

After all…

Isla was her biological daughter, and back then, Keira’s

relationship with Lewis hadn’t been made public.

It was understandable for Mrs. Olsen to help the first

branch.

Her downcast look misled Frankie, who thought she was finally beginning to worry, so he reassured her. “Don’t worry. With the relationship between Rebecca and you, the Allen family will be your connection in

Clance.”

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Keira couldn’t help but smile. “You’re getting it the wrong way. I don’t…”

Before she could say the words “need it,” Lewis walked over, having changed his clothes.

He immediately spotted Frankie and Keira.

Keira wore a white riding outfit today, while Frankie was dressed in blue riding attire. The two of them stood together, and they made a perfect match of talent and beauty.

There was still a touch of warmth on Frankie’s face.

A sudden sense of crisis welled up in Lewis’s chest, prompting him to hurry over to Keira’s side, grab her hand from behind, and cast a wary look toward Frankie as he declared his territory. Mr. Allen, you’re talking to my wife. Is there something you need?”

Frankie was perplexed.

He frowned. “It’s nothing serious, just…”

“If it’s nothing serious, then don’t delay our horse riding,” Lewis said coldly, before turning to Keira. “Didn’t you find horse riding interesting? Let me teach

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Keira raised an eyebrow. “Okay.”

Holding hands, the couple prepared to leave, leaving Frankie standing there in disarray!

This couple actually still had the mind to go learn

horse riding?!

Were they here to ride horses today?!

Frankie felt like such a busybody.

No!

Frankie didn’t believe he was a busybody.

Frankie grimaced inwardly and couldn’t help but

mutter to himself before shouting out, “You’re leaving just like that?”

Lewis paused for a moment and looked back at him,

“Otherwise?”

Frankie frowned. “I can introduce you to some people

from Clance who have come here.”

Lewis’s gaze was chilly, “That won’t be necessary.”

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you keep this up, how are you going to hold on to your position as Chairman!”

Lewis’s expression remained indifferent, exuding strong, inexplicable confidence. “Whether or not I can hold onto my position won’t affect our two families’

partnership.”

Frankie thought, “That’s not what I meant!”

“I see,” Lewis Horton replied, still as frosty as ever, showing no warmth. “Is there anything else, Mr. Allen?”

Seeing his aloof manner, Frankie sighed inwardly.

He understood that Lewis was very sensitive about his

mother’s relatives.

Had anyone been in his shoes, who wouldn’t harb

negative feelings toward a birth mother after bein

out of the womb to accelerate a divorce three mo

in advance and barely surviving the ordeal?

As he watched the pair head toward a more secluded corner, he could only remind aloud, “Miss Olsen, don forget our appointment to look at the photograph tonight.”

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Lewis stopped in his tracks, his brows lightly furrowed. “What photograph?”

Keira explained lightly, “Mrs. Allen mentioned there’s a photograph related to me; I’m going to have a look.”

Lewis then looked displeasedly at Frankie. “Will he be

there too?”

Keira, somewhat puzzled, said, “Yes.”

Lewis said, “Can’t we see it now?”

“We can…”

Frankie smiled.

He slowly took out his phone and opened the photograph he had taken.

In the photograph, a twenty-years-younger Mr. All stood next to a woman who was in her forties yet well-maintained.

That woman bore a lot of resemblance to Keira!

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Frankie looked at the photo in his hand.

When he restored this photo in Clance, he had thought Mr. Allen was a bit exaggerating.

But once the restoration succeeded, he was

astonished.

The woman in the photo was definitely related to Keira by blood!

There were plenty of beautiful women, but it was rare to see someone whose features, though individually may not be the most outstanding, when put together, became so dazzlingly attractive.

As Keira followed Lewis back, she stepped forward to take a closer look, only to see Frankie lifting his phone as if to show them something, but just as they were about to see, he put away the phone. “It’s possible, but my dad has something to say to Miss Olsen in person. Mr. Horton, do you not want Miss Olsen to go?”

Upon hearing this, Keira pursed her lips tightly.

Rebecca was a simple and kind girl, whom she liked

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very much.

The two had actually been in frequent contact recently, but the resistance Lewis had just shown toward the Allen family made her hesitate…

Did it mean she would have to stay away from the Allen family in the future because of him?

She might not be able to do that.

Keira had never been led by love alone; she wouldn’t choose between friends and her husband!

Just as she thought about this, she saw Lewis frown

and immediately turn to her. “That’s Keira’s decision to

make. I won’t interfere.”

Keira smiled satisfactorily.

Lewis looked back at Frankie. “Mr. Allen, there’s no need to try to affect our relationship.”

Frankie was shocked.

That wasn’t what he meant at all! He just felt that someone like Keira shouldn’t be confined to the inner house; she had her own vast world to belong to.

He wanted to explain, but Lewis had already taken

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Keira’s hand and left, leaving Frankie speechless.

It was as if he was some kind of villain!

Frankie felt slightly suffocated and believed that Lewis’s last remark was definitely intentional.

Keira, however, didn’t think too much of it and just followed Lewis to the equestrian center.

She quietly observed Lewis.

He was dressed in a black, tailored top that outlined his lean, strong waist. His lower half was clad in matching riding pants tucked into boots, which accentuated his height and leg length, giving him a less reserved and more dashing air than usual.

It was as though the next moment, he would be off conquering the world on horseback, galloping through the rivers and lakes!

He was kind of handsome,

Keira quickly diverted her gaze.

Right now, most of the people coming to the equestrian center for the gathering were chatting in

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the resting area, with only a few individuals on the grounds.

As Lewis and Keira walked over, someone was already

waiting there with a mighty and imposing horse, its coat touched with a faint hint of gold, resembling a regal creature watching disdainfully over the staff. Its eyes seemed to carry an untamed spirit.

Lewis said, “This is my horse, Chasing Wind.”

Keira paused for a moment.

She actually recognized this horse…

It was a famous Akhal-Teke from Oceanion, one with a very bad temper when it first arrived. It was Keira who

tamed it before it was sold.

The buyer was actually Lewis?

Chasing Wind immediately lowered its head as Keira and Lewis approached, and upon seeing them, the horse’s eyes showed surprise.

Lewis patted its head and looked at Keira. “Chasing Wind has a bad temper, dare you ride him?”

At those words, Chasing Wind let out agitated breaths through its nostrils, as if to say, “With the big fiend

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here, why would I dare to lose my temper?!”

Keira glanced at Chasing Wind, making it shudder.

A crafty light flashed in her eyes, followed by a gentle smile. “If you’re here, what’s there for me to fear?”

Those words indeed made Lewis smile with delight. The displeasure he felt upon encountering the Allen family, who was related to his birth mother., instantly disappeared.

Keira approached Chasing Wind, and just as she was about to mount the horse, her waist was suddenly grasped by a large hand, and then Lewis effortlessly lifted her up.

Keira was initially surprised and then realized what was happening. She parted her legs in the air and neatly perched atop the horse, after which Lewis grasped her ankles and placed her feet on the stirrups.

The riding attire was thick, yet the heat from Lewis’s palm seemed to penetrate the fabric, scorching her skin and making her ears flush a bit.

Lewis’s deep voice wafted over. “I’ll lead the horse for you. Don’t be afraid.”

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Keira paused for a moment, then the corners of her lips curved into a smile. “Okay.”

Even Chasing Wind’s horsey eyes were astounded.

“The great fiend is scared of me?”

It felt like it was back to those dark days, tormented by the great fiend…

Yet, that cold and domineering CEO didn’t notice its distress at all. At the moment, he was speaking softly. “This horse is in a rather good mood today, so I’ll walk

a bit faster; don’t be scared.”

Keira was very cooperative. “Don’t go too fast. What if

I fall off?”

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“Don’t worry, I’ll catch you.”

“Okay.”

Chasing Wind was shocked!

The great fiend who never needed a saddle and

seemed to grow on horseback was now afraid of falling off?

It was as if it had seen a ghost!

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While the two were indulging in their sweet and affectionate moments, a group of rich heirs from Oceanion was slowly approaching, surrounding the young masters from Clance.

In the midst of the crowd, one figure stood out

prominently.

He wore a showy white riding outfit and a black hat, with his hands on his hips and his handsome face alight with unbridled arrogance.

It was none other than today’s protagonist-Ellis

Olsen.

Isla and Jake were on the periphery of the crowd, whispering to each other.

Isla said, “My mom said that the Olsen family is one of

The Five Nobles of Clance. With a vast estate and a

large business empire, it has powerful backing… Jake, as long as we make him happy today, that’s all that

matters.”

Jake nodded and replied, “I didn’t expect your mom to actually get him to come. I specifically inquired about

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cars. The person he admires the most is someone who is skilled in equestrianism.”

Isla didn’t have this information and was a bit anxious.

“It’s a pity that I’m pregnant and can’t ride horses

today.”

Jake sighed. “That’s true. The timing of this child isn’t good.”

They had finally managed to invite someone important from Clance through Mrs. Olsen, and now Isla was pregnant and couldn’t engage in the dangerous activity of horse riding.

Jake frowned. “If I run better than him, he might not be happy, and here I was thinking you’re good at riding and could impress him!”

Isla bit her lip. She glanced over at the riding field and suddenly laughed. “Jake, even though I can’t show off by riding today, there are others who can embarrass

themselves.”

As she said that, Jake followed her gaze and also saw

Keira.

It seemed they had had their fill of walking the track,

and at this moment as Keira was about to dismount.

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Lewis immediately reached out and caught her in his

arms!

The sun shone on them, a handsome man and a

beautiful woman, making Jake feel nothing but anger.

He clenched his fists tightly, only to hear Ellis inquire. “Huh, isn’t that Lewis? The woman he’s holding, is that his wife? Why use arms to assist her down from the

horse? Can’t she ride?”