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After graduating from university, Isla had been working in the Olsen family business.”
She knew Mrs. Olsen’s email password like the back of
her hand and had studied the content of emails
between Mrs. Olsen and Dr. South.
She noticed that Dr. South would reply to Mrs. Olsen instantly without asking extra questions and would solve the issue at hand right away.
He clearly held Mrs. Olsen in high esteem.
That was why Isla dared to fabricate the lie that Dr. South had accepted the Horton Group’s invitation.
With a smile on her face, Isla opened the email and saw the reply.
“I’m only responsible for the Olsen family. I’m not required to deal with issues concerning the Horton Group.”
Isla’s smile froze.
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Seeing that she was upset, Jake asked with a frown, “What’s wrong?”
Regaining her composure, Isla lied. “Dr. South said that it would take a few days to solve this issue…”
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Jake heaved a sigh of relief. “That’s normal. This issue is indeed challenging, but I have a bet with Kei… I mean, the people of Group One that we’ll have a solution before Friday. Is that okay?”
Isla said confidently, “No problem.”
But her eyes were flickering.
He said he had a bet with Keira!
Jake quickly returned to the Horton family.
Thinking about Keira, he felt somewhat uneasy.
Oliver, his father, smiled at him and patted his shoulder, which was quite unusual, and praised him. “Here comes my amazing son! You actually managed to invite Dr. South, and you’ll quickly establish yourself in the R&D department!”
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Jake was pleasantly surprised. “Dad, don’t worry. I’ll work much harder to help you regain your position of
power!”
“Good!” Oliver went to the master bedroom without any intention of going out again.
“Jake, is your dad not going out to find that woman tonight? Is he staying home instead?”
Jake’s mother, Melissa Knight, had tears of joy in her eyes. “You have to be better than that illegitimate daughter! Only then will your father change his
attitude!”
She wiped her tears. “Although old Mrs. Horton detests Isla, that girl did a splendid job this time! Okay, enough said. I’ll go tuck your father into bed.”
Watching his mother happily enter the bedroom, Jake
clenched his fists.
Proposing to Isla and bringing Dr. South as part of the bargain was his correct first step.
Having already made a choice, he wouldn’t have
regrets.
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As for Keira, she had to be his!
“Ah-choo!”
Keira sneezed.
She rubbed her nose and returned her gaze to her computer, reaching out blindly to get some water but realized she had already emptied his glass.
She placed the cup back and continued to immerse
herself in her work.
All of a sudden, her vision dimmed.
Looking up, she saw Lewis fetching her a glass of water and placing it on the side table.
Keira was slightly baffled. “Thank you.””
“You’re welcome. It was nothing.”
After that, he returned to his usual spot.
Old Mrs. Horton looked at the two, unable to stop
grinning.
She felt she would see her great-grandson before
long!
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What should she call the child of her grandson and her granddaughter-in-law?
Old Mrs. Horton put on her reading glasses, picked up the dictionary and The Book of Songs, and started flipping through it…
As the night grew deeper, the Shiba Inu named “Kitten” was bored and left old Mrs. Horton’s side. It wagged its tail at Keira and finally laid down and slept at Lewis’s
feet.
The next day, Lewis didn’t show signs of an injury and was still in his black suit.
Burns were typically the most hurtful kind of injury, but he endured the pain without uttering a word since being injured.
Keira couldn’t help but marvel at his resilience.
As they left for work, Keira no longer felt awkward and got into Lewis’s car.
Tom was sitting in the passenger seat and observed the two of them through the rearview mirror.
His boss and Miss Olsen were each doing their own
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thing, not communicating or having a conversation, but he felt something subtly changing.
The car soon arrived at the company, and Keira bid Lewis farewell as she got out.
She was immediately stopped by Jake upon reaching the R&D department.
He was standing in the rest area outside the elevator with a cup of coffee. “There’s an industry networking eyent about new energy sources tonight. All
distinguished individuals from the industry have been invited, and Dr. South might attend.”
Keira didn’t stop. “Then?”
“The R&D department of Horton Group received an invitation. I could take you to broaden your horizons and network, which would be beneficial to your future career development.”
“No need, thank you.”
Keira entered the group office without looking back.
Jake stayed where he was, his face grim.
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Jalen, yawning and wearing slippers, casually walked past him, and said mockingly, “Just an invitation, and you think you can buy her over? Keira isn’t that
short-sighted!”
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Jake coldly replied, “Jalen, if you truly care for her, you should be encouraging her to follow me. You know that I can offer her better resources! Who do you think can attend this kind of gatherings?”
Jalen looked at him. “At least I can take her there.”
It was not surprising for Jalen to get an invitation, since he was the core member of the R&D department.
Jake’s eyes glinted.
Keira worked the whole day.
At the end of the day, Jalen stopped her, “There’s a job tonight. Come with me.”
“Alright.”
Without giving it much thought, Keira only texted
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Lewis saying that she would be working overtime, and rode off with Jalen.
They soon arrived at a commercial cocktail party.
Jalen explained, “You stick with me later, and I’ll introduce you to some influential figures in the industry. Dr. South rarely attends these kinds of gatherings. Chances are he won’t be there, so don’t get your hopes up.”
Keira understood and couldn’t help but chuckle.
She was genuinely uninterested in these sorts of networking events, but since they were already there, they might as well check it out. It seemed that she hadn’t seen Samuel in a long time.
As the two reached at the entrance, Jalen showed the invitation, preparing to bring her in, but was stopped by a staff member.
“I’m sorry, Mr. Riley, but we’ve been informed about the attendees from the Horton Group today, and your
name is not on the list.”
Jalen frowned. “How is that possible?!”
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His reputation in the circle was highly regarded, and ordinarily, such social gatherings were events he
wouldn’t bother to attend. How could he not be
allowed in?!
Jake walked out with a glass of champagne and squinted, “Mr. Riley, there are a lot of tasks in Group One of R&D, and I thought you wouldn’t attend, so I declined on your behalf when they were preparing the list. I’m afraid it’s too late to add you back in now. You should head back!”
Jalen was furious, “Jake, you’ve crossed the line! Why do you get to turn down the invitation on my behalf?”
Jake coldly retorted, “Jalen, you must understand that your standing in the industry is due to the Horton Group. They invited you as a member of the Horton Group, and as the deputy manager of the R&D
department, of course, I can decide for you!”
Jalen was livid.
People like him with real skills would be respected and given preferential treatment no matter which
company they were in. If he were to leave the Horton
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Group, countless companies would want to hire him.
Even the director of the R&D department wouldn’t dare to disregard him, and yet Jake, the deputy, was trying to pull rank on him?!
“I advise you not to make a scene. We are all respectable people here. Surely, you wouldn’t want to be escorted away by security?”
After Jake finished, he looked at Keira. “Keira, do you see it now? Without my approval, you can’t even get through this door!”
Keira looked up calmly, “Is that so?”
She took out her phone, opened the invitation from Samuel in her email, and handed it to the staff
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Keira handed the invitation to the staff member. “Can I go in now?”
With just a glance, the staff member immediately stepped aside respectfully. “Please.”
Jake frowned at this. “How did you get an invitation?”
He took a step forward, looking at Keira’s phone. “Don’t tell me you took someone else’s invitation? They
check identification here!”
Then, he saw the name on the invitation and was
stunned.
At these industry gatherings, the nominal company and position of the invitee were typically written on
the invitation.
Jalen’s invitation wasn’t just issued in consideration of the Horton Group, but also due to his personal
influence.
The work unit was only added because he was part of
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the Horton Group.
However, some guests had complicated backgrounds
or were famous enough not to need such titles.
The invitation in Keira’s hand simply read, “Keira
Olsen”.
Jake asked in shock, “In what capacity did you get this
invitation?”
“None of your business.”
Keira calmly switched off her phone screen and looked at Jalen. “Shall we go in?”
Jalen had initially resigned to the fact that he might be at a disadvantage today and was regretting his inability to bring Keira in. He was taken aback by this sudden
turn of events.
He followed Keira into the banquet hall. “Where did you get the invitation?”
Just as Keira was about to speak, Jalen cut her off. “It must have been arranged by her cousin, right? It doesn’t specify any company, so you aren’t beholden
to anyone!”
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His face darkened. “Jake has crossed the line this time. I won’t let this matter go easily. When we get back to the company, I’ll have to go to…”
Keira thought he was going to say that he’d go see the director of the R&D department or make a scene at the board, but surprisingly, he said, “I’ll go find my cousin and ask him to stand up for me!”
Keira was perplexed.
What happened to hating nepotism?
Probably noticing her confusion, Jalen sheepishly scratched his nose. “I don’t hate nepotism. I hate useless people squatting in positions because of their connections. You don’t know how many people in the Horton Group are coasting by on their connections… Anyway, why should I tell you all this?”
He picked up a glass of champagne. “Let me introduce you to a few people.”
Before Keira had a chance to refuse, Jalen was already
calling out, “Mr. King!”
Keira could only follow him.
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The middle-aged man referred to as Mr. King was a senior in the industry, and a throng of people were already engaged in making small talk with him.
He was very respectful to Jalen. “Mr. Riley, it’s rare for you to attend events like this. You finally have time to exchange views with us old-timers today?”
Jalen responded with a laugh. “As a junior, I’m not at all qualified to share my views with you all. Today, I brought someone here to listen to your insights.”
He pushed Keira to the front. “This is our company’s new talent. She resolved a major issue that’s been troubling me for a month. It’s only today that we found the time to leave the office!”
A problem that could trouble Mr. Riley was definitely
not a trivial one.
Jalen deliberately mentioned it to give Keira a step up.
Mr. King and the others indeed showed interest in Keira and turned to look at her with smiles. “Really? We can’t wait for you to introduce her to us.”
Before Jalen could do that, a woman’s voice
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interrupted him. “Mr. King, long time no see.”
Everyone turned to look and found Isla in a blue dress with her arm interlinked with Jake Horton.
As soon as she opened her mouth, Mr. King and his companions immediately surrounded her. “Miss Olsen, it’s been a long time! Are you here today with Dr. South?”
Isla smiled. “I don’t know about that. I’m here with my fiancé today. He also works in renewable energy.”
Jake extended his hand to Mr. King. “I’m Jake Horton from Horton Group.”
Mr. King suddenly realized who he was. “I see. You’re young Mr. Horton! What a pleasure to meet you!”
“Miss Olsen, you and young Mr. Horton are a perfect
match…”
“Miss Olsen, we heard that Dr. South had been advising the Olsen Family. When will he finally show himself so we can all learn something from him?”
“Miss Olsen, what problems has Dr. South resolved for
your family?”
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Everyone was crowding around Isla.
Jalen and Keira were pushed to the edge of the crowd.
“They’re doing it on purpose!”
Jalen’s expression darkened further, and then he said, “But all of them combined can’t compare to Dr. South. Samuel Morgan will be here later. You can have a few drinks with him.”
Keira didn’t know what to say.
Jalen continued. “You don’t need to feel awkward. Just thicken your skin a little. So many people want to get
up to know Samuel. I’m still not familiar with him till
now…”
Keira twitched her mouth. “I can introduce you to him
later.”
Jalen, however, dismissed it offhand. “You should get to know him first.”
At that moment, a commotion erupted at the entrance. Keira turned to look and saw Samuel arrive!
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He was wearing a light grey
pocket. His face was expressionless, quite unlike his usual talkative self in front of her.
Seeing him, the crowd immediately rushed over.
“Mr. Morgan, long time no see!”
“What project have you been busy with recently? Which direction?”
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Isla and Jake didn’t immediately follow them. Instead, they walked toward Keira.
A smile appeared on Isla’s face. “Keira, do you need me to introduce you to Mr. Morgan?”
Jake looked somber. “Considering she could get the invitation, she must have extensive connections. I bet she’s known Mr. Morgan for a long time and doesn’t need your introduction.”
Isla said, “Is that so? Mr. Morgan has always been unapproachable. Not everyone can go up and start a conversation with him. I was thinking… Never mind, I won’t be teaching my grandmother to suck eggs”
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Disregarding their sarcastic comments, Jalen picked up a glass of champagne from the side and handed it to Keira, giving her a little nudge. “Go and toast Mr. Morgan.”
Jake scoffed. “Horton Group won’t use sex to serve others! More importantly, did you think Samuel Morgan was the lecherous type? So many beautiful women have tried to seduce him to get information on Dr. South, yet he’s remained indifferent! Do you really think you’re so beautiful that you can seduce anyone?”
Isla nudged. “Jake, let’s go meet Mr. Morgan.”
Jake nodded, and the two of them walked toward Samuel Morgan, while Isla called out, “Mr. Morgan!”
Samuel didn’t look their way at first, but upon hearing his name, he glanced in their direction. Seeing Isla, he pursed his lips and was about to look away. He then suddenly noticed the person behind her!
Samuel was initially taken aback, then he walked excitedly toward Keira!
Seeing Samuel’s reaction, Isla was overjoyed.
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She had encountered Samuel a few times after she started working at the Olsen family’s company, but Samuel was always aloof and ignored her.
She hadn’t expected him to acknowledge her in front
of outsiders.
Jake straightened up as well. Seeing Samuel Morgan’s reaction, he thought Dr. South held a high opinion of
Isla!
The duo greeted Morgan with smiles on their faces.
Isla began to introduce Jake, “Mr. Morgan, this is …”
But before she could finish, Samuel breezed past them, heading toward the person behind them.
Both were dumbfounded and turned around to find Samuel standing in front of Keira. “What are you doing
here?”
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At these kinds of gatherings, Samuel always held himself aloof. When had they ever seen him this
enthusiastic?
And the way he spoke to her…
What was the background of this twenty-something young woman?
Isla clenched her fists, feeling a burning sensation on
her face…
Jake frowned, his gaze shifting between Samuel and Keira. “You two know each other?”
Samuel looked at Keira and hesitated to speak.
He didn’t know if his boss wanted to reveal her
identity.
Sure enough, the next second, Keira raised the champagne in her hand to Samuel with a warning look in her eyes. “Mr. Morgan, hello. I’m too young to bear
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this formality.”
Samuel took the hint and cleared his throat. “Miss
Olsen, I didn’t expect to meet you here, so I was overly
excited.”
At his words, everyone looked at Keira’s stunning face and seemed to understand something. They all broke into laughter.
Mr. King walked over and teased, “Mr. Morgan, truly, you have good taste! She’s indeed a rare beauty!”
Samuel quickly returned, “Miss Olsen is not only beautiful but also incredibly capable!”
Mr. King was taken aback.
Jalen had just praised Keira as well…
He finally took her seriously. “Miss Olsen, this is my business card. I hope we have the opportunity to work together in the future.”
After Mr. King, the rest of the crowd quickly chimed in.
“To be praised by Mr. Morgan, Miss Olsen must be
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extraordinary.”
“Such accomplishment at a young age…”
Keira wasn’t fond of these gatherings and just responded with a faint smile,
Jalen, on the other hand, was chatting and mingling
with them.
As Jake watched Keira shine like a newly risen star, he felt a discomfort in his chest. He scoffed. “No matter how capable she is, can she be more capable than Dr. South?”
At his words, the crowd fell silent.
Samuel raised an eyebrow and revealed a meaningful smile but said nothing.
Keira was calmly holding her champagne glass, with no intention of responding.
In the end, it was Mr. King who broke the awkward situation. “The highest level in the industry, of course, would be Dr. South! But Miss Olsen is so young with such a promising future! I heard from Mr. Riley that you’re also working for the Horton Group? Young Mr.
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Horton, your company attracts such
time!”
Keira couldn’t help but approve of his words. With this triple compliment, no one was offended, and Jake was flattered as well. He didn’t say anything else.
The lively atmosphere returned, and everyone continued their laughter and conversation.
Samuel didn’t dare to bring the topic back to Keira again, and the crowd’s attention was quickly back on him, asking him about Dr. South’s whereabouts.
Keira took this opportunity to slip out of the crowd.
The lobby was brightly lit. Everyone dressed smartly and was toasting and exchanging drinks.
Although the place was full of people, Keira didn’t enjoy the liveliness.
On the contrary, she found it more comfortable when she was in the hospital with the old lady and Lewis in one room while each was minding their own business.
She walked onto the balcony, took out her phone, and found a message from Lewis, “I just happen to be at
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the Royal Hotel for a meeting. We can go ba together when it’s over.”
Keira smiled and suddenly felt like leaving.
It was entirely acceptable to leave such an occasion early.
Jalen followed her out. “No wonder you said you’d introduce me to Samuel Morgan. You two know each
other so well!”
Keira didn’t deny it and gave him a light smile.
Jalen recalled what happened at the banquet just now. Although Samuel was talking to others, his gaze always seemed to drift toward her… Samuel must be.
interested in Keira!
They were all grown-ups. Samuel was handsome and capable; he would be a good choice.
So he asked, “What do you think of Samuel?”
Keira considered the question and answered, “He’s dependable, hard-working, and trustworthy.”
He was a very useful subordinate! Otherwise, she
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wouldn’t have entrusted him with full cont
company.
Jalen’s eyes lit up. “So, you’re saying you’re also attracted to him?”
If Keira could really be with Samue, he would surely introduce her to Dr. South.
Keira was dumbfounded.
Only then did she understand what Jalen meant, and she was about to laugh and reply when a cough suddenly came from nearby!
The two of them turned their heads and saw Lewis standing on the balcony of the next banquet hall.
He was half a head taller than Jalen. At this moment, his expression was dark, and his black eyes were cold as they watched them.
Lewis didn’t expect to bump into them by such a
coincidence either.
As he walked by, he happened to hear their
conversation.
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The few praises Keira had for Samuel Morgan made him feel inexplicably uncomfortable.
He harshly reprimanded Jalen, “Miss Olsen is already married. What are you messing around here for? It’s absurd!”
Jalen felt somewhat aggrieved.
He didn’t know that Keira was married. Why was his cousin suddenly angry at him? But…
He quickly looked at Keira. “You’re married? Does
Samuel know?”
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