Frankie was pushing Rebecca’s wheelchair personally as the family of four arrived at the edge of the crowd.
They didn’t get too close, afraid that someone might accidentally bump into Rebecca, so they stopped a short distance away, where they could vaguely hear the conversation taking place.
Keira was surrounded by a few people from the Horton Group, blocking her from their view. Everyone was in suits, and the women were in formal attire, so
they couldn’t immediately spot her.
Only through the conversation of the surrounding people did they get a vague understanding of the
details.
Frankie said, “It seems Miss Olsen is helping to drive that woman away. Rebecca, you should stay hidden for
Rebecca nodded, but she wasn’t willing to move further away. She said to Frankie, “Brother, go and see
what’s happening quickly. That woman is very fierce. Don’t let Miss Olsen get bullied. I’ll wait for you here.”
Frankie then left his parents to look after Rebecca, as he squeezed through the crowd, walking toward Jake and Keira.
As the surrounding people saw him, they respectfully greeted him, “Hello, Mr. Allen.”
Jake also said immediately, “Mr. Allen, don’t worry. I’ll drive this woman away immediately, so you guys won’t
Frankie, keeping in mind his sister’s instructions, firs looked at Isla. Seeing her holding her own wrist, he frowned immediately. “Miss Olsen, are you hurt?”
When Isla saw him showing such concern for her, she was overjoyed but still replied modestly, “Just a minor injury. Keira didn’t mean it…”
However, Frankie’s frown deepened.
He gave Keira a disgusted look and harshly said, “Don’t you want to purchase raw materials from the Allen family? I can sell it to you, provided that you kneel and apologize to Miss Olsen immediately, knocking your head on the ground three times!”
Frankie didn’t like Isla, so he obviously wouldn’t stand up for her over such a minor incident.
become widely known since he couldn’t hold this woman accountable for her slanders against his sister in the past.
Now that he had finally caught hold of an opportuni he used this as an excuse to ruthlessly punish her or his sister’s behalf.
Keira narrowed her eyes.
Jalen was also enraged. “Mr. Allen, whatever grudges you hold, to resort to such humiliation is too much!”
Jake also felt it was a bit over the top, so he couldn’t help but say, “Mr. Allen, Isla has already let it go. After all, they’re sisters…”
But Frankie wasn’t backing down. “I’m a person that places importance on the principle of the matter, and I don’t have as generous a heart as Miss Olsen.”
expressionless. “Believe it or not, if you can’t satisfy me, I can make it so you can’t buy raw materials within the country! Your little company will go bankrupt!”
Originally, he wanted to stall for time and delay their delivery, causing them to lose some compensation
money.
It would be a matter of minutes for a large corporati like the Allen family which had existed for several generations to crush Keira’s small company. It would be too easy!
Keira stared at him.
met.
She really couldn’t understand why his attitude suddenly changed drastically.
Keira tensed her jaw, sneering, and just as she was about to say something, the frosty voice of Lewis rang out, “Is Mr. Allen really that capable?”
He had gone out to make a call and was finally back. As soon as he walked through the door, he saw Frankie and Keira confronting each other, so he strode over to
Keira and stood between her and Frankie.
Frankie stared at him. “Mr. Horton, kindly refrain from interfering in the matter between us.”
Frankie wouldn’t back off, and his expression darkened. “In that case, I need to reconsider the
When these words came out, it alarmed the people from the Horton Group.
Arian echoed, “Right, Mr. Horton. Jake and his fiancée have put in a lot of effort to maintain a good
relationship with the Allen family. Even if you don’t
Hearing this, the other executives of the Horton Group murmured in agreement, although they dared not speak out loud.
Seeing this, Frankie calmly explained, “This woman has once caused my sister unbearable pain with a few sentences, so I have to teach her a lesson. Mr. Horton, are you determined to be enemies with the Allen family?”
Frankie never wanted to confront Lewis. Given Isla’s
Jake by not breaching Lewis’s bottom line.
Even if he would be reprimanded by his aunt when he went back to Clance, he wouldn’t hesitate!
their opinions.
“Mr. Horton, since this lady was the first to hurt Miss
Allen, then if Mr. Allen wants to vent his anger, he has
“Mr. Horton, can’t you consider the group’s best
Tom, who was following Lewis, was getting a little anxious at this point. He muttered quietly, “Boss, everyone is siding with Jake right now. If you keep up the strong attitude, I’m afraid you might provoke everyone’s anger.”
Keira, who was standing behind Lewis and had beer listening to their conversation all along, felt perplex
She stepped forward and said, “Mr. Allen, I really can figure out how I actually hurt Rebecca. Why not ask her to come over? Whatever the issue is, we can discuss it face-to-face!”
Isla immediately replied, “Keira, Miss Allen is a patient now and it’s inconvenient for her to be moved about.
How can you ask her to come over? Isn’t this just making things difficult for Mr. Allen?”
However, Lewis responded steadily. “Indeed, we should invite Miss Allen over to clarify the issue.”
Frankie frowned. “She’s not very comfortable…”
bullied her.
But just as he finished speaking, his father’s voice echoed from the crowd. “Frankie, let your sister spell it out to avoid misunderstanding. They may think we, the Allen family, are bullying people.”
them from the back of the crowd.
Being watched by so many people, Rebecca tilted he head and seemed a little shy to lift her head.
Seeing his sister like this, Frankie was heartbroken. glared at Lewis, “Mr. Horton, after my sister explains the situation, I hope you’ll keep your eyes open. You shouldn’t blindly protect some societal scum!”
He squatted down, pointing at Keira. “Rebecca, don’t be scared. Look at her and tell everyone what this woman has done to you!”
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Isla was completely dumbfounded and stood there in
shock.
Miss Allen… Why was she here?!
She clenched her fingers in panic, wanting to escape this very moment!
Rebecca seemed a bit afraid. The betrayal from her husband and mother-in-law had shattered her
confidence.
Yet under the gentle guidance of her brother’s voice, she looked up and followed Frankie’s pointing finger. She thought she would see that detestable woman, bu she saw the cold face of her life-saver instead!!
For a moment, she was dumbfounded.
Keira looked at her. “Rebecca, I must have offended
you somehow, or perhaps, said something wrong, which made you hate me so much.”
Rebecca was dumbfounded.
She waved her hands in confusion. “No, I, I…
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Frankie comforted her. “Rebecca, don’t be afraid. You can speak up if you have anything to say.”
As soon as he finished speaking, his father smacked him on his head. “Frankie, have you pointed out the wrong person? She’s Miss Olsen, the young lady who
has saved Rebecca!”
Rebecca nodded immediately.
“What?”
Frankie was slightly stunned. He looked at Keira to see her face full of anger. Her clear and cold eyes were watching them.
He then looked at Isla. Sure enough, her eyes were flickering, and her whole body was trembling …
Frankie suddenly realized something.
He pointed to Isla, asking Rebecca, “Rebecca, tell me,
who is she?”
Rebecca looked at Isla and immediately withdrew her gaze. She waved her hand. “Brother, please help me get rid of her. I don’t want to see her!”
Her attitude needed no more explanation.
Frankie’s face changed drastically, and he exclaimed, “So, Keira is the person who saved you, and Isla is the evil woman who didn’t help you and added insult to injury?!”
Rebecca nodded immediately.
The conversation between the two clearly reached the
ears of all the onlookers.
Everyone understood what was going on and immediately looked at Isla and Jake in shock.
Jake widened his eyes and turned his head to Isla in disbelief, only to see her face turn pale, completely
colorless.
The whole scene fell silent for a while, and those
executives who had just accused Keira and Lewis we
now silent as scared chickens.
A cold and deep voice suddenly rang out. “Mr. Allen, who exactly fails to see people for who they are?”
Lewis was indifferent and sarcastic. “You should go to the hospital to get your eyes checked.”
Frankie’s mouth moved, and he dared not say anything.
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Jalen also mocked him. “In the future, we can’t do kind things like helping people, lest someone gets fooled, and we’ll be cut off from resources… By the way, Mr. Allen, you just said that you would make sure Miss Olsen wouldn’t get any supply in the country. Is this the Allen family’s attitude toward their benefactors?”
Frankie immediately looked at Keira with a sincere, apologetic look on his face.
He had been displeased with Isla because she had
made various demands on him, but the real Miss Olsen
had never asked for any reward for her help!
He said, “Miss Olsen, I was blind. I’ll make sure that
your raw materials are delivered as promised!”
“Right. Good.”
The anger on Keira’s face had disappeared. When s saw the truth, she even felt a bit dumbfounded.
She hadn’t expected Isla to be shameless enough to steal credit!
She wasn’t all that angry either. Frankie had just been fooled, but it showed that he wasn’t all that clever or had good judgment. It would be better to work with
him long in the futura
After Frankie apologized, he remembered the culprit and immediately looked angrily in the direction where Isla was. He was about to settle accounts with her, but when he looked over, he found that Isla was gone.
He frowned and asked in a gloomy tone, “Where is Isla
Olsen?”
“She ran away…”
Frankie could only glare at Jake. “Young Mr. Horton, I need an explanation for this!”
Jalen seized the opportunity and said, “Young Mr. Horton, you are too impatient. You have just graduated, and you’re eager to establish a foothold in the Horton Group. But we should rely on real skills, right? Why are you always using tactics that aren’t
aboveboard?”
As soon as he said this, the crowd began to discuss.
“The incident with Dr. South was the same, he was promoted to the position of deputy head of the research department by relying on Dr. South, but in
the end, Dr. South turned out to be Mr. Horton’s
contact…”
“Mour I 000 it. He won planning to gat promoted to
general manager by the excuse of saving someone’s life
this time!”
“That’s too shameless.”
“It turns out that Isla has always been stealing other people’s credit. However, Miss Keira Olsen, who is humble and unassuming, has really helped us so
much…”
“Mr. Allen must be embarrassed in front of Mr. Horton. He didn’t dare to refute when Mr. Horton just said he should go check his eyesight. It’ll be easier for them to cooperate in the future!”
The surrounding discussions and glances made Jake feel like pins and needles. He explained, “I didn’t kno what really happened until now. It was all Isla’s doing It has nothing to do with me. I was fooled by her too!!
Unfortunately, no one would believe him.
After all, husband and wife were one, and they had just announced their engagement so proudly!
Frankie took a deep breath and looked at Lewis. “Mr. Horton, I withdraw the suggestion I gave you when
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signing the contract and demand that the project cooperation between the Allen and Horton families exclude young Mr. Horton!”
Lewis remained unperturbed. “Okay.”
He glanced at the people around him and said, “The proposal to promote Jake to the director of the project department will be canceled, and his position as deputy general manager of the R&D department will be revoked. Any objections?”
The crowd shook their heads.
Jake felt as if he was slapped fiercely on his face!
He clenched his fist, wished to dig a hole and hide in and finally left in humiliation.
“Miss Olsen!”
Rebecca quietly called out and came to Keira. Tears were welling up in her eyes. My brother is so stupid He even mistook you for that woman. He also said tha he had avenged me. Did he do something bad to you?”
Keira glanced at Frankie and saw that even though he was pretending to be calm, his restless hands didn’t know where to place, revealing his nervousness.
She smiled faintly and said, “No.”
Rebecca immediately sighed with relief. “That’s really great then.”
Frankie was slightly stunned, and the look in his eyes toward Keira had some gratitude.
Immediately, his eyes flashed with a touch of grimness.
He looked toward Lewis. “Mr. Horton, where is that Isla Olsen staying? She did something wrong, and she has to pay the price!”
Lewis narrowed his eyes and nodded to Tom behind him. “Help Mr. Allen out.”
“Sure.”
On the other side, Keira lowered her head and was whispering with Rebecca.
Mr. Allen was staring at Keira without blinking.
Mrs. Allen nudged him. “Hey, what are you doing?”
Mr. Allen’s eyes lit up. “I see! No wonder I always felt that Miss Olsen looked familiar! I know whose daughter she is!”
After Mr. Allen called out her name, Mrs. Olsen was slightly startled. She looked at Mr. Allen and hesitated for a while before speaking. “Mr. Allen?”
Mr. Allen nodded. “Yes, it’s me.”
He frowned and looked around. The Olsen family’s background wasn’t worth mentioning in his eyes. Therefore, he hesitated for a moment before saying,
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“Back then, you and your sisters were sought after by many suitors in Clance. How did you end up marrying
into…”
Although he didn’t finish the sentence, his disapproval
was apparent.
Taylor’s expression changed slightly, revealing a hint of
resentment.
Mrs. Olsen, however, changed the topic by clearing her throat. “Mr. Allen, what brings you to our place?”
Upon hearing this, Frankie angrily said, “I’m here to hold Miss Isla accountable!”
Mr. Allen immediately reminded him, “Frankie, Ms. South is your elder. Please be more respectful.”
Choked by his words, Frankie could only calmly
recount the events.
After hearing that not only did Isla fail to help a girl in distress, but she also spewed out vicious words and hammered the nail on the girl’s downfall, Jodie immediately changed her demeanor.
Upon hearing further that Isla impersonated Keira and claimed her credits, she clenched her fists tightly. She
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was slightly trembling with anger, and the medicine she took could no longer suppress her coughs.
She covered her chest and began to cough violently.
Taylor quickly held her shoulder and gently patted her back. “Shirley, don’t worry. Don’t get upset…”
Seeing this, Frankie found it inappropriate to say anything else.
Mr. Allen also hurriedly said, “Ms. South, don’t worry. Since Isla is your daughter, let’s forget this matter, and we won’t pursue it.”
Frankie frowned. “Dad.”
Mr. Allen gave him a stern look.
Frankie had to remain silent.
With one hand on her chest, Mrs. Olsen looked up at him, “Mr. Allen… cough…cough… about this
matter…cough… I’ll… punish her accordingly… and give you an… explanation…”
Seeing her like this, Mr. Allen repeatedly waved his
hands. “No, have some rest. My son and I will take our
leave.”
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Having said that, he pulled the reluctant Frankie out
the door.
Before leaving, Frankie glanced at Keira. Seeing her swollen cheeks and her eyes fixed on Mrs. Olsen, he
could only leave first as she made no movement.
Once in the car, he frowned. “Dad, what relationship do you have with Ms. South? Why did you help her so much? You haven’t done anything to betray my mother, have you?”
Mr. Allen slapped him on the head. “What nonsense are you spouting? Back then, she did our family a great
favor!”
Only then did Frankie relax.
However, Mr. Allen frowned. “I always feel like I have forgotten something… Never mind. I don’t want to
think about it.”
He then sighed for Jodie South, “The once famous woman, how did she fall to this state…”
In the room, everyone was oblivious to their
conversation.
At this moment, the living room was filled with Mrs.
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Olsen’s coughing. Taylor was at a loss for what to do, and his ed-rimmed eyes were full of distress. “Shirley, what’s wrong with you? How can we stop the
coughing? Let’s go to the hospital!”
Keira moved forward, handing Mrs. Olsen a cup of
water, and picked up her medication from the table.
About two minutes later, Mrs. Olsen’s coughing finally
subsided.
She appeared abnormally flushed and looked at Isla.
“Kneel!”
Isla couldn’t believe it and exclaimed, “Mom?”
“I said kneel!”
Mrs. Olsen’s emotions ran high, causing her to cough
once more.
Taylor couldn’t help but interject, “Shirley, don’t be angry, it’s not such a big deal.”
Mrs. Olsen said angrily, “The most important thing about a person is their character. She first pretended to be Dr. South, and now, she’s stealing Keira’s credit. How can I not be angry?!”
Seeing her getting irate and about to cough, Keira
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quickly said, “Ma’am, getting angry is bad for your health.”
Upon hearing this, Taylor looked directly at her and cursed, “You knew Shirley’s condition, so why did you bring them here?! Do you want to kill her?!”
Keira clenched her fists and said, “It wasn’t me who brought them here.”
She was explaining to Mrs. Olsen. As for the others,
she didn’t care at all.
Mrs. Olsen nodded. “I know. You came in ahead of
them to send a warning, right?”
Keira lowered her head, her eyes getting a little teary
Mrs. Olsen understood her.
She had never been one to give unilaterally.
Taylor, however, sneered. “Shirley, don’t be fooled by her! If she really cared for you, she would’ve said it was her and her sister who made the phone call together! The Allen family would surely let it go!”
Mrs. Olsen suddenly looked at him. “How can you be so shameless in your deeds? We’ve been too indulgent
of Isla, and that’s why she turns out this way!”
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Taylor was speechless.
Isla suddenly stood up from the sofa and said, “Turn
into what?!”
She glared at Mrs. Olsen and yelled, “I’ve turned out this way because of your pressure, haven’t I?! Just ask around. Which family will value an illegitimate child as much as you do? In your heart, am I always inferior to
her?”
Her tears rolled down. “Since I was little, I’ve always
had to be better than Keira because I was afraid you
would like her and not me! This became more
pronounced as we grew up. What did I marry Jake for? It was to gain your attention! I wanted you to know that your daughter is the best!
“Keira Olsen, do you feel proud? Your mom interfered in my parents’ marriage, and you took my mom from me! What are you pretending to be upset about? Even after you left the Olsen family, you’re still lingering with my mom through Dr. South’s identity!
“I worked so hard in college, but I’m still outdone by her… If I hadn’t stolen her identity this time, Jake would have called off the engagement!
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“I did all this just to impress you, Mom!”
After yelling this out, she ran upstairs and slammed her bedroom door shut.
Mrs. Olsen stood there in shock.
She looked up at the stairs in disbelief. “Am I really like
that?”
She felt there was some truth in it but couldn’t point out where she was wrong.
Deep down, she truly favored Keira more. She knew it was wrong, but she couldn’t control it…
Taylor sighed. “Shirley, Isla is our own daughter, and Keira is an outsider. You really…”
But he didn’t finish his sentence.
He glared at Keira. “You troublemaker! The years you were gone were so peaceful for us. But the moment you show up, our home is in chaos. From now on,
you’re not allowed to step foot in the Olsen house
anymore!”
Keira clenched her jaw.
When Mrs. Olsen was about to say something, Taylor
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held her arm. “Shirley, there should be a line between close relatives and distant ones… Don’t confuse
yourself!”
Mrs. Olsen was stunned, feeling a rush of guilt in her
heart.
Toward Isla, and to Keira.
Keira felt a heavy weight on her chest. She knew what she had to do and was already used to it.
Lowering her eyes, she took a step back. “Ma’am, please take care of your health and don’t worry about
me.”
Then, she turned around and strode away.
Her steps were firm, and her back was straight.
But the moment she stepped out of the door, a tear
rolled down her cheek.
She had never deserved to stand by Mrs. Olsen’s side.
She raised her hand and gently brushed the corner of her eye to wipe away the tear stain.
At that moment, her cell phone rang. It was her uncle, Finley Hill. His voice was weary and panicked. “Niece,
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I’ll sell the secret to you for five million. Do you want
it?”
“Yes.”
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