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The butler hurried off again.
Lewis wanted to follow, but then he stopped in his tracks and turned to Keira. âWhen I was a child abroad, I learned some skills from Uncle Olsen, and heâs half a mentor to me.â
Keira immediately understood.
Lewis knew she didnât want to see Uncle Olsen, so he took special care to explain that he had no choice but to see him.
Keira smiled, very understanding. âGot it, itâs fine. Go ahead.â
Lewis then squeezed her hand and turned to stride out of the room.
Keira stood at the door for a while, then looked at her phone and saw the message from Corey Mills. âDirector Nora, Iâm at the gate of the Horton residence. Should I come and pick up the medicine, or should the guard let me in?â
Keira stared at the message for a while.
Since Lewis was aware of the situation, and old Mrs. Horton was fine, she figured it was better to keep her identity secret for now.
The identity of Nora was just too sensitive.
In recent years, everyone had been paying more attention to health, and viruses had been erupting all over the world.
The problem was that the drugs she had developed over recent years were too effective, and she had almost become a target for many big shots, to the extent that she saw on the dark web that a queen from country Y publicly announced she would do anything to get Nora, even kidnap or deceive her, just to have Nora come over!
Keira certainly didnât want to spend the rest of her life restricted and used as nothing more than a drug research machine!
She had just recognized her mother and encountered love, feeling that life was fulfilling.
With these thoughts, Keira replied to the message, sending the location of her private restaurant Fragrance House. âLetâs meet here tonight.
She had to talk to Corey Mills about the problem of some people pilfering from
the research institute.
After sending the message, she put down her phone and re-entered the living
room.
Oliver and Nathan seemed to have heard the noise outside, and both stood up excitedly as soon as Keira entered. âWas that Uncle Olsen they said just now outside?â
Keira shrugged. âSeems like it.â
Nathan immediately said, âIt really is him; heâs an honored guest in our family!â
The Olsen family was one of the five major families of Clance, a family that could rival the Davis family!
The Horton Group was walking with the Allen family.
Nevertheless, the power of the Allen family couldnât compare to that of the five major families, so if the Hortons could get connected with Uncle Olsen, they wouldnât have to fear the repression of the Davis family anymore!
The joyful expressions of the two made Keira involuntarily purse her lips.
Yet, Oliverâs eyes suddenly shifted toward her, and he coughed before asking,
âUncle Olsen didnât come specially for you, did he?â
Keira thought it unlikely.
After all, would such a busy man have the time to be so idle?
He was the one in charge of the entire Clance Olsen family, just look at how busy Lewis was every day.
Keira said, âNo.â
Oliver immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
If Uncle Olsen really took special interest in Mrs. Olsen and backed up Keira, wouldnât that put the first branch of the family at a disadvantage again?
He couldnât help but ask, âUncle Olsen came to the hospital before specifically for your mom. Whatâs their relationship? Your mom isnât one of Uncle Olsenâs mistresses, is she?â
His question turned Keiraâs expression cold in an instant. âWhat nonsense are you talking about?â
A dangerous aura of menace emanated from her.
A few casual comments about her were okay, but insulting her mom was not. Oliver recoiled in fright at her reaction and stepped back, stammering, âIf itâs not, then itâs not. Why are you getting so agitated? Besides, your momâs past her prime, and Uncle Olsen definitely wonât be interested in herâ¦â
âBang!â
Keira delivered a punch directly to Oliverâs face, making his head turn, and his cheek instantly swelled up.
Nathan was furious. âHow dare you hit your older brother? Guards, seize this woman! I have to teach her a good lesson today, to make her understand what modesty and virtue means!â
The security guards outside, upon hearing this, all looked over but dared not act.
After all, not knowing that Keira was Lewisâs wife last time, those guards who had laid hands on her were still at home, nursing their injuries, and finding a job afterward had been tough.
Who would dare to lay a hand on Keira now?
Seeing that the group hadnât moved, Keira said with a cold gaze, âIf I hear you insult my mother again, Iâll hit even harder than I did just now!â
Nathan was also stunned by her behavior.
What kind of daughter-in-law threw punches so casually?
It was as if they couldnât even touch her!
He felt humiliated by the threat, and in a fit of anger, he stormed off. âOliver, we have important guest arriving. Letâs go welcome him. We wonât hold her accountable for now! After everything is over, weâll teach her a proper lesson!â The pain on Oliverâs face was burning, and he even felt his teeth loosening. He could taste blood in his mouth, which made him especially furious.
And yet, unable to defeat Keira, he could only glare at her viciously before heading toward the silent Jake.
With a âslapâ, he struck Jake across the face.
Oliver scolded him, âDidnât you see your dad getting beaten? Is this how you act as someoneâs son? What a waste! If your sister were here, she would have fought tooth and nail to protect me!â
Having vented his anger, Oliver felt somewhat relieved and followed Nathan out the door.
Keira took a fleeting glance at Jake.
Ever since the truth about Isla swapping identities with her came to light, Jake had been in a state of decline within the Horton family. Like now, he took a slap without flinching and merely touched his cheek.
Perhaps sensing Keiraâs gaze, he promptly turned his head away with cold defiance.
Keira paid him no mind and instead headed toward the bedroom.
She hesitated a bit.
Having seen old Mrs. Horton wake up with a clear mind, she wanted to seize the opportunity to ask her about the truth of their marriage registration. This marriage had come out of nowhere and, although she was quite satisfied with her unexpected husband, she always felt like a sword was hanging over her head, not knowing when it might fall.
After a moment of thought, she knocked on the bedroom door.
Meanwhile.
Lewis had personally ushered Uncle Olsen into the parking lot.
Upon getting out of the car, Uncle Olsen asked, âI heard that old Mrs. Horton isnât doing well; as a younger relative, I thought I should come to pay a visit.â Catching a glimpse of him, Lewis asked, âAre you sure itâs to see my grandma?â âOf course,â Uncle Olsen said candidly demeanor, his aura far from that of a liar. âMiss Keira must be performing her filial duties at your grandma s bedside, right?â
Lewis didnât know what to say.
He knew Uncle Olsenâs intentions werenât solely to visit the family.
But after a momentâs thought, he stepped aside. âPlease.
Keira had just been scorned for lacking a powerful backer, and now her patron was here
When Nathan and Oliver witness Uncle Olsenâs attitude toward Keira later, their jaws would drop.. From then on, no one in this house would dare to look down on Keira again!