Even though the elite families had arranged marriages, they were very concerned about their images.
Since âKeiraâ and Lewis were publicly engaged, no matter how unrestrained they were in private, they must preserve each otherâs dignity.
Thinking of this, Austin entered the restaurant.
At this very moment, Keira was having a meal with a sulky Lewis, seemingly oblivious to his displeasure.
They were having Wagyu beef barbecue today.
Once the beef was served, Lewis remained silent and started grilling the meat for her.
Keira finally sensed something was off and asked cautiously, âAre you a bit upset?â
Lewis paused slightly as a flicker of excitement rose in his chest.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Since she asked, he might as well tell her the truth.
As this thought crossed his mind, he heard Keira say, âThe Horton Group just moved to Clanco, and there
must be many things to handle. Are you worn out? If so, donât overwork yourself being my driver. You should go home and attend to your business affairs.â
Lewis was speechless.
How could this woman be so insensitive?!
Then why had he ever complained about being tired?!
Lewis felt his breathing quicken as if he was about to pass out from frustration because of this woman!
He turned his head away, ignoring her.
Just as Keira was about to ask him another question, Austin appeared again. âWell, Keira, do you know the Horton family is hosting a banquet tonight?â
Keira nodded. âIâm aware.â
Austin coughed, and at âthe gigoloâ, and asked, âDo you know under what pretext the Horton family is hosting this banquet?â
Keira was taken aback. âWhat pretext?â
Austin didnât speak but glanced proudly at the gigolo*
once more.
He had initially thought that bringing up the Horton
family at this moment would make âthe gigoloâ unhappy. Unexpectedly, the manâs gaze turned intense suddenly, hýs eyes filled with eagerness.
How could Lewis not be eager?!
He had always wanted to know why the Horton family was holding this banquet. Because of their abrupt breakup, this information could be learned through someone else, couldnât it? And now, that someone else was right in front of him!
His lips curled into a smile.
Austin was perplexed.
How could this âgigoloâ have such thick skin, knowing that Keita was married into the Horton family?! Even when he brought up the Horton family, that man still sat there smiling!
If the âgigoloâ hadnât walloped him before, Austin would have at least mocked him a few times.
But now, he didnât dare.
He could only mention some news about the Horton family to disgust himâ¦
So, Austin turned his attention back to Keira. âItâs
under the pretext ofâ¦â
Before he could finish his sentence, Keiraâs phone rang.
Keira lowered her head and glanced at the screen, only to find it was Lady Gill. She immediately answered the call. âHello, Lady Gill.â
Lady Gill immediately said, âMiss Olsen, I heard from Austin that youâre Neral Thank you so much for your cooperation with us!â
âNo trouble at all,â Keira replied indifferently.
Lady Gill coughed. âMiss Olsen, there was a misunderstanding regarding the previous matter. We thought the cooperation was in peril from you saying your daughter is a hoe, but now as we see youâre a favor for this contract⦠The Gill family owes you Heeding your help, anything, just say the word, and weâll do it.â
Hearing this promise, Keira somehow understood why the South family insisted that she cooperate with the five great families of Clanco.
She pressed her lips together. âYouâre too kind.â
Lady Gill added, âSince I owe you such a big favor, Iâll say a bit more. Since yesterday, there has been a deliberate spread of rumors about in Clanco, and everyone in the circle has heardâ¦â
Keria was slightly taken aback. âWhat rumors?â
Lady Gill said, âSince yesterday, your reputation within the circle has changed. You used to be known as Uncle Olsenâs newly found daughter, the most esteemed princess of Clanco, but now itâs said that your private life is in disarray because you do not show respect to the Horton family and keep a gigolo around⦠Itâs also said that your association with the Horton family is quite awkward. I heard a
University student as a boyfriend. I advise you to break up soon; such rumors are bad for you.â
Keira raised her eyebrows. âLady Gill, do you know
who started these rumors?â
âI donât know. However, I can offer you a piece of information,â Lady Gill responded.novelbin
âWhat is it?â Keira asked.
Lady Gill coughed again, âWhen we fell out with the Olsen family, someone anonymously sent Austin the
results of Ellisâs infertility test.â
Keira was taken aback upon hearing this. Then she arched an eyebrow.
The results of Ellisâs test were always kept confidential and werenât easily found by outsiders. Lady Gill subtly implied with her words that the mess was a mole within the Olsen family!
The implication was that of the seven sons in the
Olsen family, with Uncle Olsen having no sons of his own, all had a claim to the inheritance and could vie
for it!
In other words, any of the other six brothers could commit acts against Ellis to fight for the inheritance! The content is on NovelDrama.Org Read the latest chapter there!
Such family feuds among the wealthy were quite common.
Keira also frowned, pondering which of her brothers could struggle for the inheritance.
As she thought this through, she ruled out the youngest one as he wasnât bright enough, and James, who was determined to marry into another family, so he seemed unlikely too⦠The content is on NovelDrama.Org Read the latest chapter there!
That ruled out two, leaving four possible suspectsâ¦
She cast her eyes down and said softly, âLady Gill, thank you for the warning.â
âDonât mention it,â Lady Gill responded.
âYou said that if I need help, I should just ask,â Keira stated.
âPrecisely,â Lady Gill affirmed.
âSee you at the Horton familyâs banquet.â
Lady Gill hung up, and Keira turned her gaze toward Austin.
Austin looked bored since she was on the phone and was watching Lewis. After a glance, he coughed and asked, âKeira, this man of yours looks quite menacing. Whatâs his name?â The content is on NovelDrama.Org Read the latest chapter there!
Upon hearing this, Keira raised an eyebrow.
She propped her chin up and turned to Austin. âLewis Horton.â