The Olsens and the Hortons were set to be joined in matrimony. That piece of news had beenannounced to the public for quite some time now.
It had started a few years back when everyone thought Christina would be the one to marry into theHorton family, but unfortunately, the Hortons didnât agree, and the matter came to nothing.
Later, it was heard that Lewis had taken a wife, so there seemed even less hope for the marriage.
But no one expected Lewisâs young wife to pass away so early, and suddenly the position of his wifewas vacant again!
The Olsens brought up the marriage alliance once more, and surprisingly, the Hortons did not reject it.
Yet this affair had been gossiped about in Clance for a long time now, and so far, neither family hadconfirmed anything to the public. Why would they suddenly come to deliver the betrothal gifts today?
While everyone was busy gossiping, Joseph also pulled
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aside his daughter to clear the way for the butler.
Uncle Olsen raised his eyebrows, looking toward Keira.novelbin
Keira also showed a surprised look, her gaze turning to the butler in confusion.
The butlerâs face lit up with joy as he quickly stepped inside. âI saw them bringing over a bunch of gifts,and they are unloading them from the car. Someone tipped me off, saying these are all betrothal giftsfrom the Horton family, and told me to inform you first!â
Uncle Olsen burst into laughter. âGood, that brat has finally come to his senses! Today is indeed a dayof happiness!â
The butler laughed too. âA day of happiness indeed!â
Ellis, upon hearing this, instinctively turned his gaze to his recently acknowledged cousin Keera.
He knew very well that Lewis had been staying at Keeraâs place. Was this a move to make Keera hiswife?
He suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable.
As glorious as his cousin Keera was today, the memory of his deceased cousin Keira was just aspoignant.
Once upon a time, Lewis had loved Keira deeply, willing to offend Uncle Olsen for her sakeâ¦
And now⦠it was no more than finding a substitute.
He bowed his head, suddenly picked up a glass of wine, took a sip, and then turned to look at Mary,only to see her frowning slightly, her gaze shifting toward Victoria.
Ellis then looked toward Victoria and saw her face blush with shyness, her eyes bright, yet she castthem downward.
People around immediately turned their attention to her, teasing her.
âMiss Victoria, I hear Mr. Horton is quite the catch; youâre really lucky with this marriage!â
âYes, truly! This marriage is wonderful!â
âYou and Mr. Horton really are a perfect match, and
moreoverâ¦â
Their voices trailed off as they suddenly looked toward Ellis, and they each lowered their voices, afraidof being overheard by him.
âWhy did Mr. Horton have to choose today of all days
to deliver the betrothal gifts if not to stand by
Victoriaâs side?â
âYou know, I hadnât realized, but now that you mention
it, I think youâre right! Otherwise, thereâs really no need to make such a grand gesture of delivering thebetrothal gifts.â
âFrom what the butler said, there are quite a lot of betrothal gifts, and they are still unloading them! Howlong will that take, I wonder?â
âMiss Victoria, have you met Mr. Horton? What does het look like?â
Surrounded by everyone, Victoria looked down shyly, her demeanor growing even more bashful. âIhavenât met him yet, but my family has indeed been in contact
with himâ¦â
She glanced at Keira inadvertently, a smug smile curling at the corner of her lips!
What did it matter how her brothers treated her just
now?
Even with all the gifts they sent, it was but a drop in the bucket for the Olsen family, but if she were ton/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
marry Lewis⦠the Horton family would be hers!
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said that the value of the Horton and Olsen familyâs assets werenât far apart, both being among themost famous merchant families in the city of Oceanion, Creraâs richest city! The Hortons surelywouldnât be much less than the Olsen family, perhaps even stronger!
Joseph then quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
With this event diverting everyoneâs attention, his daughter could escape any trouble for the time being.
But just as this thought crossed his mind, he heard his daughter step forward with a loud laugh. âKeera,do you see? What does it matter if you are Uncle Olsenâs legitimate daughter? The Hortons have comeover to support Victoria! Among the Olsen daughters, Victoria is surely the most successful!â
Having recklessly finished her speech, she
provocatively looked at Uncle Olsen. âUncle Olsen, I can understand you favoring your own daughter,and I can even understand why you had my father hit me just now, but some things need to be said!â
Joseph had already rushed up to grab his daughterâs arm. âHave you lost your mind?â
But his daughter forcefully pushed him away, âIâm not mad! Even if I donât speak out, everyone knowsvery well about Keeraâs sordid past! Father, donât confuse matters here! I just have to say it, or I wonâtfeel
relieved!â
Seeing this, Joseph, enraged, reached out to cover her
mouth!
But in the next moment, he heard Uncle Olsenâs chilling voice. âLet her speak!â
Josephâs movements paused.
Uncle Olsen then picked up his wine cup, staring at them. âI want to hear exactly how my daughter isso disgraceful!â
Joseph, seeing Uncle Olsenâs seemingly amused expression, suddenly felt a chill run up his spine.
He understood that his daughter was doomedâ¦
With this in mind, he sighed and gave Uncle Olsen a pleading look, only to see that Uncle Olsen wasnot paying him any attention, clearly determined to punish Josephâs daughter and show everyone whowas in charge.
Joseph wiped the sweat from his forehead and hung his head in defeat.
His daughter, oblivious to how terrible things had become, continued to sneer. âUncle Olsen, you mightnot know this, but your daughter is a hopeless romantic. She married her college sweetheart andslaved away for them at home, only to be kicked to the curb three years later when he found someonenew!
Apart from her face, your daughter is completely
useless!â
Keira listened to these words, feeling neither pain nor irritation, but she glanced at Uncle Olsen andsaw a cold aura emanating from him, his eyes heavy with killing intent.
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