Chapter 142 -
Chapter 142: Chapter 142 Chapter 142 -142 Isla Olsen had already dialed out after she finished that sentence, with a smug smile on her face, as if she wanted to show everyone the true colors of the person before them.
The number she dialed, of course, wasn’t the one Keira Olsen had on record.
But what she didn’t know was that Keira Olsen had several phone numbers, one of which was commonly used and everyone had it.
There were also a few prepared for her various identities.
There was one specifically for Dr. South, one for Researcher Nora, and several others… Sometimes she couldn’t even remember which was which, so she turned them all off.
Send emails if it’s important, don’t disrupt her regular life.
Therefore, the moment Isla Olsen’s cell phone call went out, the voice on the other end of the line said, “Hello, the number you have dialed is switched off…”
Keira Olsen raised an eyebrow.
Isla Olsen put down the phone but insisted confidently, “Keira Olsen, what’s there to be proud of? I already asked around, the little aunty doesn’t like to be disturbed by too many people, that’s why her phone’s turned off, right? But since she’s going to attend the Great Grandmother’s birthday banquet, that means the little uncle is ready to go public with her identity! By then, I’ll see how you manage!”
Keira Olsen shrugged. “Then you need not worry.”
Seeing her unyielding demeanor, Isla Olsen suddenly said with a laugh, “You can’t seriously believe that the little uncle is deeply affectionate towards you, can you? Keira Olsen, guess who was the one who called the little uncle away just now?!”
Keira Olsen paused slightly upon hearing this.
Isla Olsen said, “As I know, the little aunty has not been in good health, she’s been living in a sanatorium abroad all this time, and since she’s been back in the country, she’s been there, too. The little uncle has visited her a few times. Their marital love is deep. The little uncle married her against all objections back in the day. Coming here today to accompany you was just for fun. With a single call from the little aunty, he immediately left you and went away!”
Keira Olsen’s fingers tightened.
Suddenly, she recalled the day she got out of prison and was in the hospital, Lewis Horton was called away for a whole night. Then she thought about last night, when he got called away by a phone call and didn’t accompany her to the Olsen Family…
Plus what had just happened…
A person’s business, no matter how busy, wouldn’t encounter emergencies this frequently.
Unless…
This emergency was one single issue, or one person!
Had he run into some trouble?
Keira Olsen’s brows knit slightly as she felt concerned for Lewis Horton.
However, her expression, when noticed by everyone, was misconstrued.
Isla Olsen immediately laughed, “You have nothing to say now, do you?”
She then looked towards the others, her eyes reddening slightly, “I know that everyone might think I’ve been too aggressive today, but I just don’t want the little aunty to live a life interfered with by a third party like my mother did. Keira Olsen is the biggest crack between my parents, and it took them a lifetime to mend. Keira, I hope you stop making mistakes. Spend your days well with your husband, and don’t let your future children become a crack between the little uncle and little aunty!”
Her emotional words left no room for anyone at the dining table to blame her.
Yes, after all, Isla Olsen was herself a victim. Her targeting Keira Olsen seemed justifiable.
Even Charles Riley opened his mouth but didn’t know what to say to defend Dr. South, finally mumbling, “I believe, Dr. South isn’t that kind of person.”
Jake Horton scoffed, “Facts are stronger than words! If you don’t believe what Isla has said, I can send out invitations to everyone! Then let everyone see with their own eyes who the little aunty really is!”
The confidence of Isla Olsen and Jake Horton forced everyone into an almost obligatory belief.
Keira Olsen, unable to carry her marriage certificate around with her to prove these accusations, simply lowered her gaze and spoke softly, “Then let’s wait and see.”
She had long understood the truth that sometimes, no matter what you say, people may not believe it.
The birthday banquet ended with a somber mood instead of cheerful celebration.
The classmates left one after another, while Professor Miller looked at Keira Olsen with concern, “Keira, are you and Mr. Horton truly…”
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Keira Olsen sighed, “Professor, it’s true.”
Professor Miller still looked worried, “Keira, you’re still young and have a bright future ahead of you. Don’t be misled by Mr. Horton’s appearances and go down the wrong path.”
“…”
Keira Olsen twitched the corners of her mouth. If Lewis Horton knew he was being compared to the likes of Daji, he would probably be infuriated to death, right?
After sending Professor Miller off, Keira Olsen turned around and saw Charles Riley looking at her from a short distance away, with an expression of wanting to say something but hesitating, and a look of concern on his face: “Dr. South…”
Keira Olsen spoke up, “Just call me Keira Olsen. We’re classmates, there’s no need for such formality.”
Charles Riley coughed slightly, “Well, Keira Olsen, if you need any help, just say it. Or if you have any difficulties, you can tell me too. I will help you clarify things among our classmates…”
Keira Olsen rubbed her forehead.
She understood what Charles Riley meant. He was always the responsible one among the classmates, and his excellent performance was why he was chosen by Samuel Morgan to join her company.
Charles Riley also did not believe she and Lewis Horton were married; worried she would be slandered, he wanted to explain on her behalf…
Keira Olsen sighed, “I saw Jake Horton also gave you an invitation just now, right? Then let’s meet at the banquet.”
Charles Riley still looked worried, “Are you sure?”
“Sure.”
“…Okay.”
Charles Riley left, still half in doubt.
At this moment, Keira Olsen’s phone rang. She answered, and Samuel Morgan’s voice came through from the other end, “Boss, that classmate of yours, Erin Davis—I was going to deal with her, but then I found that someone beat me to it. She has already been fired by her current company and definitely won’t be able to find work in Oceanion from now on.”
A fierce glint flashed in Keira Olsen’s eyes.
She was never one to be trifled with. Erin Davis humiliated her repeatedly at the party today; how could she possibly let her off?
This was just a warning to others.
Keira Olsen asked, “Can you find out who helped out?”
“There are two forces involved. One is the Horton Family; probably Lewis Horton’s doing. The other is an expatriate named Scott Martin, a renowned real estate magnate from abroad, who’s made quite a stir in Crera this time. However, why he would help you is a mystery.”
Keira Olsen: “…Who knows.”
After hanging up, she noticed an additional message on WhatsApp from Scott Martin: [Miss Olsen, I really like you. Can you give your life to me?]
Keira Olsen: ???
A murderous intent suddenly erupted in her eyes.
Who exactly was this Scott Martin? On one hand he helped her, yet he was threatening her on WhatsApp, wanting her life?!
…
Meanwhile, sitting in a luxury car, Scott Martin was looking at an umbrella in his hand with a smile. He said to his assistant, “This umbrella marks the beginning of our fate. I asked for an umbrella as a memento from her, that’s not excessive, is it?”
Assistant: “…It’s not excessive, but, boss, are you sure the text you wrote in your message is correct?”
“Of course,” Scott Martin answered with confidence. “Even though I cannot spell in Crera’s pinyin, I have learned Crera’s characters and used handwriting input. There’s absolutely no mistake!”
“…”
The assistant was skeptical of his confidence.
But text messages were very private for people like them, and it wasn’t good to check the boss’s messages for him.
Scott Martin carefully put down the umbrella and then turned to his assistant, “Help me get an invitation to old Mrs. Horton’s birthday banquet.”
Although he had left the private room, the happenings inside were not hidden from him.
Miss Olsen and Lewis Horton didn’t seem to be a married couple after all.
If Lewis Horton shows up with his wife at the banquet, then he’ll have to support Miss Olsen!
“Ding”
The phone rang, and Scott Martin’s eyes brightened. “See, Miss Olsen has sent me a reply!”