Chapter 683: Chapter 682
Lewis Horton frowned.
Kiera glanced at him and nodded slightly.
She had just called her father, Uncle Olsen, and the Freeman Sect Leader, and both parties had imdiately reacted, responding quite swiftly.
Now, the only one left was Lewis Horton.
As Kiera moved closer, about to explain her reasons, Lewis Horton spoke up: “When you’re in trouble, so people will kick you when you’re down, so will distance themselves from you to avoid being implicated, but there has to be soone who maintains your defense. Since my reputation as a love-struck fool has already been spread, I might as well carry on with it to the end.”
Kiera: “…”
Lewis Horton was right. She couldn’t go overboard just to put on a show for outsiders; that would appear too fake.
If all three families issued statents saying they had nothing to do with her, it would seem sowhat staged…
Kiera coughed softly, and said in a low voice, “So, I’m causing you trouble then?”
“How can it be trouble when I’m serving my wife?” Lewis Horton also responded with a low laugh.
The way the two of them were speaking caught Oliver Horton’s attention, and he sneered imdiately, “Dad, you see? The second brother has been completely bewitched by this little vixen! He doesn’t care about the reputation of Horton Group at all!”
Nathan Horton frowned deeply and said, “Lewis Horton, if you don’t cut ties with her, then get out of this house!”
Hearing this, Lewis Horton stepped in front of Kiera and was about to speak up righteously to express his loyalty to her, when a “smack” was heard. He turned to look and saw Old Mrs. Horton angrily standing up, staring at Nathan and Oliver Horton.
Old Mrs. Horton, not knowing the full story, was genuinely angry. With her chest heaving, she pointed at the father and son and roared, “You two shut up!”
She took a shaky step forward with her cane, pointed directly at Nathan Horton, and yelled furiously, “Is this how I taught you from a young age? Spouses should be as one. If everyone looks out for themselves when disaster strikes, who in this family can be trusted?!”
Nathan Horton was taken aback.
Old Mrs. Horton then turned to Oliver: “And you! Being so heartlessly selfish, wanting to abandon people and distance yourself at the slightest trouble, and you still have the nerve to ask for shares all the ti. How could I ever trust Horton Group to you!”
But Oliver straightened his neck and argued, “Grandma, you can’t say that. Look at the Olsen Family and the Freeman Sect. Didn’t they distance themselves too? Their own relatives and master don’t care about her, so Horton Group shouldn’t be dragged down because of her, right?”
Old Mrs. Horton took a deep breath: “I can’t control others, but I can control you! In my eyes, Keera is already my granddaughter-in-law. I’ve made up my mind. You two get out, and from now on, nobody is allowed to bring up the matter of cutting ties again!”
Nathan Horton frowned, “Mom, do you realize how terrifying public opinion can be? The shares of Olsen Group fell by ten percent, and Horton Group has also been cursed online today. If we don’t distance ourselves, the public might start boycotting Horton Group’s products!”
Oliver imdiately took out his phone: “Grandma, I know your eyesight is poor, let read you the comnts from the netizens!”
“I thought Olsen Group would really contribute to the injustice and turned from fan to hater, but I didn’t expect them to distance themselves so quickly, and now my good impression is back.”
“Olsen Group’s shares have fallen by ten percent, and now they have realized their mistake. Who will be the next to realize their mistake? Tagging @Horton Group, I hear this Miss Olsen is your helmsman’s fiancée!”
“Horton Group has not made a statent until now, and there are reports that Miss Olsen is currently staying at Horton family’s residence, which suffices to show that Horton Group is determined to protect her, blacklist, blacklist…”
“Ah, my daily biscuits are from their brand, I won’t eat them anymore!”
“I’ve just returned all the things I bought online!”
“And houses, if I could return a house I definitely would. It’s just the cost is a bit high…”
“…”
There were many similar discussions, with the internet abuzz with people talking about the issue.
Nathan Horton spoke up directly: “Mom, have you heard? Everyone online is denouncing the Horton Group. If we don’t respond, Horton Group’s stock will surely plumt when the market opens tomorrow morning!”
Old Mrs. Horton retorted without hesitation: “Let it fall. Since Lewis took charge of the Horton Group, our company’s stock has already risen by twenty percent. Even if it falls by ten percent, so what?”
Nathan Horton: “…”
Before he could say anything further, Old Mrs. Horton dismissed them: “Both of you, get lost! Don’t embarrass us here!”
Nathan Horton and Oliver Horton exchanged glances, sighed, and could only leave resentfully.
After the two of them had left, Old Mrs. Horton then turned to Kiera, saying directly: “Kiera, don’t be afraid. With here, no one can trouble you!”
Kiera walked up beside the old lady and took her arm: “Granny, I understand. But don’t worry about . My issue will be over in four more days.”
She didn’t want Old Mrs. Horton to worry, especially at her advanced age.
Sure enough, Old Mrs. Horton’s eyes brightened, and she sighed with relief, patting her hand: “I knew you weren’t soone who can’t distinguish right from wrong. There must be sothing we don’t know about. But in this world, as long as one has a clear conscience, there’s no need to mind others’ criticism!”
Kiera nodded imdiately.
At this mont, Erin South Martin ca downstairs, looking at her phone: “Charles Olsen sent a ssage saying that his brothers are waiting outside.”
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Outside the Horton family ho, all the Olsen brothers were there except for Ellis Olsen.
Jas Olsen, who was closest to Kiera, had a deeply furrowed brow and stepped forward to address her directly: “Big Sister, I understand you. Holly Sims is your best friend, and standing up for her when her grandfather had an incident is not entirely unjustifiable… Although you were wrong in your actions, Uncle Olsen shouldn’t be kicking you out of the house. Hurry back and speak so good words to Uncle!”
Kiera was about to say sothing when another car suddenly pulled up.
Then the car door opened, and Uncle Olsen got out and walked over with large strides.
The group of brothers imdiately stood up straight, watching as Uncle Olsen approached them and glared fiercely at Kiera: “Co with !”
Kiera obediently nodded and followed Uncle Olsen aside.
The brothers could only watch helplessly as the two walked to the side.
Jas Olsen was bewildered: “Is Uncle going to scold our cousin? Should we go and persuade him?”
Charles Olsen said: “Uncle usually dotes on our cousin so much. Suddenly kicking her out, could it be to appease the shareholders? He wouldn’t really scold her, would he?”
Almost as soon as he finished speaking, they saw Uncle Olsen’s face turn dark: “What’s going on with you?”
His tone was very unpleasant.
Charles Olsen and Jas Olsen imdiately panicked, rushing forward a few steps to protect Kiera behind them.
Jas Olsen said with a sycophantic smile: “Uncle, let’s talk nicely, nicely…”
Charles Olsen also added: “Right, right, Uncle, she’s a girl, you can’t be physical with her…”
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