Play Speak
714 Chapter 713
Oliver scoffed. āWhat nonsense are you spouting? If she was really after my money, she wouldnāt have stayed with me for all these years without a proper title.ā
Melissa shook her head. āFine. But one day, when you lose everything, letās see if sheāll still be by your side.ā
Marisa immediately stepped forward. āMelissa, donāt project your own thoughts onto everyone else. I will always stay by Oliverās side.ā
Melissa let out a sarcastic laugh. āSure, he might never lose his money in this lifetime, so you can keep playing this role foreverā¦ā
She then lowered her gaze and said, āOliver, back when I married you, I didnāt bring much money. But at that time, you were just an unrecognized son in the family, and Iād heard how rough your situation was at home. I couldāve chosen someone better, but I picked you because I genuinely loved you once. So, letās part ways peacefully.ā
After saying this, Melissa left with Jake, walking away without looking back.
Oliver watched them leave, his jaw clenched tightly.
In the end, he drove Marisa and Selena back home.
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The next morning, when Keira woke up and came downstairs, she saw Jake walking with old Mrs. Horton in the garden. Not far off, Selena and Marisa were standing there, their faces showing a mix of emotions as they watched them.
What surprised Keira the most was that Melissa was there, too. At that moment, Melissa was bowing respectfully to old Mrs. Horton, apologizing. āMrs. Horton, Iām so sorryā¦ Iāve done so many things in the past that made you angryā¦ā
Old Mrs. Horton simply waved it off. āItās all in the past.ā
Melissa lifted her head. āBut I still want to offer a sincere apology. From now on, I wonāt come around anymore. Iāll let Jake spend more time with you.ā
āAlright.ā
Old Mrs. Horton continued her walk with Jake.
Melissa then turned her gaze toward Keira and Lewis. She walked up to them and bowed again.
Keira quickly stepped aside, feeling awkward. Melissa gave a bitter smile. āLewis, Keira, I owe both of you an apology. I used to think that your existence took away what rightfully belonged to the main branch of the family. I always hoped that Mrs. Horton would give us some shares, thinking that was the only fair way. But now, I finally understandā¦ all of that belongs to Mrs. Horton, and itās her choice who to give it to. I was foolish.ā
Melissaās change in attitude was so drastic that Keira almost didnāt recognize her.
Gone were the luxurious clothes, replaced by something simple. Without makeup, Melissa looked older by at least five years, yet her overall demeanor had improved significantly. The bitterness she used to carry had faded, and she seemed more at peace.
In the past, Melissa had constantly sought Oliverās attention, believing that if she could get a portion of Mrs. Hortonās shares, Oliver would finally devote himself to herā¦
In the end, she was just another tragic figure.
Keira gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.
Lewis also lowered his eyes and said, āThereās no need for apologies.ā
Melissa smiled faintly, then turned and walked toward the exit.
As she reached the door, Oliver came in. The two faced each other briefly. Oliver frowned and sneered, āYou were so defiant yesterday, but now youāre here to see Grandma? Whatās the plan? Hoping sheāll convince me not to go through with the divorce?ā
Without even glancing at him, Melissa replied, āI wonāt miss the appointment in a month.ā
With that, she walked away.
Oliverās expression darkened as he stormed inside to greet old Mrs. Horton before heading to work at the Horton Group.
Old Mrs. Horton said, āHave you really thought this through? Melissa might not have treated me well, but sheās always been loyal to you.ā
Oliver frowned. āMarisaās loyal to me too.ā
Old Mrs. Horton glanced at Marisa, smiling faintly, but said nothing more.
Oliver headed out the door, but as he reached the threshold, he suddenly turned back. He saw Marisa and Selena fawning over old Mrs. Horton, their faces filled with sincerity.
Meanwhile, Jake and Keira had moved aside to discuss some investments.
Marisa and Selenaās devotion toward old Mrs. Horton appeared genuine, their smiles showing no hint of deception.
Oliver chuckled to himself.
Melissa never learned how to play this game. No matter how hard she tried, she couldnāt win over old Mrs. Hortonās favor. But look at Marisa and Selena, how easily theyād become favoritesā¦ Maybe, just maybe, they could actually secure some of those shares one day.
The thought made Oliver freeze.
He looked back at Marisa and Selena, seeing the same bright smiles they always showed him.
But these two women cursed old Mrs. Horton for being unfair almost every day in privateā¦
If they could put on such an act for old Mrs. Horton, could it be that they were putting on the same act for him?
Oliverās eyes widened in realization.
Suddenly, Melissaās words echoed in his mind. āOne day, when you lose everything, letās see if sheāll still be by your side!ā
His gaze shifted to Marisa.
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