NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 488 - 487
Chapter 487
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Even though the elite families had arranged marriages, they were very concerned about their images.
Since Keira and Lewis were publicly engaged, no matter how unrestrained they were in private, they must preserve each other’s dignity.
Thinking of this, Austin entered the restaurant.
At this very moment, Keira was having a meal with a sulky Lewis, seemingly oblivious to his displeasure.
They were having Wagyu beef barbecue today.
Once the beef was served, Lewis remained silent and started grilling the meat for her.
Keira finally sensed something was off and asked cautiously, “Are you a bit upset?”
Lewis paused slightly as a flicker of excitement rose in his chest.
Since she asked, he might as well tell her the truth…
As this thought crossed his mind, he heard Keira say, “The Horton Group just moved to Clance, and there must be many things to handle. Are you worn out? If so, don’t overwork yourself being my driver. You should go home and attend to your business affairs.”
Lewis was speechless.
How could this woman be so insensitive?!
When had he ever complained about being tired?!
Lewis felt his breathing quicken as if he was about to pass out from frustration because of this woman!
He turned his head away, ignoring her.
Just as Keira was about to ask him another question, Austin appeared again. “Well, Keira, do you know the Horton family is about to hold a banquet?”
Keira nodded. “I’m aware.”
Austin coughed, glanced at “the gigolo,” and asked, “Do you know under what pretext the Horton family is hosting this banquet?”
Keira was taken aback. “What pretext?”
Austin didn’t speak but glanced proudly at “the gigolo” once more.
He had initially thought that bringing up the Horton family at this moment would make “the gigolo” unhappy. Unexpectedly, the man’s gaze turned intense suddenly, his eyes filled with eagerness.
How could Lewis not be eager?!
He had already said that the Horton family was casually hosting a banquet, so he couldn’t reveal it was his birthday. However, this information could be learned through someone else, couldn’t it? And now, that someone else was right in front of him!
His lips curled into a smile.
Austin was perplexed.
How could this “gigolo” have such thick skin, knowing that Keira was engaged to the Horton family? Even when he brought up the Horton family, that man still sat there smiling!
If “the gigolo” hadn’t walloped him before, Austin would have at least mocked him a few times.
But now, he didn’t dare.
He could only mention some news about the Horton family to disgust him…
So, Austin turned his attention back to Keira. “It’s under the pretext of…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Keira’s phone rang.
Keira lowered her head and glanced at the screen, only to find it was Lady Gill. She immediately answered the call. “Hello, Lady Gill.”
Lady Gill immediately said, “Miss Olsen, I heard from Austin that you’re Neral. Thank you so much for your cooperation with us!”
“No trouble at all,” Keira replied indifferently.
Lady Gill coughed. “Miss Olsen, there was a misunderstanding regarding the previous matter. We thought the cooperation was in peril from you saying your daughter is a hoe, but now as we see you’re a favor for this contract… The Gill family owes you. Heeding your help, anything, just say the word, and we’ll do it.”
Hearing this promise, Keira somehow understood why the South family insisted that she cooperate with the five great families of Clanco.
She pressed her lips together. “You’re too kind.”
Lady Gill added, “Since I owe you such a big favor, I‘ll say a bit more. Since yesterday, there has been a deliberate spread of rumors in Clanco, and everyone in the circle has heard…”
Keira was slightly taken aback. “What rumors?”
Lady Gill said, “Since yesterday, your reputation within the circle has changed. You used to be known as Uncle Olsen’s newly found daughter, the most esteemed princess of Clanco, but now it’s said that your private life is in disarray because you do not show respect to the Horton family and keep a gigolo around… It’s also said that your association with the Horton family is quite awkward. I heard a university student as a boyfriend. I advise you to break up soon; such rumors are bad for you.”
Keira raised her eyebrows. “Lady Gill, do you know who started these rumors?”
“I don’t know. However, I can offer you a piece of information,” Lady Gill responded.
“What is it?” Keira asked.
Lady Gill coughed again. “When we fell out with the Olsen family, someone anonymously sent Austin the results of Ellis’s infertility test.”
Keira was taken aback upon hearing this. Then she arched an eyebrow.
The results of Ellis’s test were always kept confidential and weren’t easily found by outsiders. Lady Gill subtly implied with her words that the mess was a mole within the Olsen family!
The implication was that of the seven sons in the Olsen family, with Uncle Olsen having no sons of his own, all had a claim to the inheritance and could vie for it!
In other words, any of the other six brothers could commit acts against Ellis to fight for the inheritance!
Such family feuds among the wealthy were quite common.
Keira also frowned, pondering which of her brothers could struggle for the inheritance.
As she thought this through, she ruled out the youngest one as he wasn’t bright enough, and James, who was determined to marry into another family, so he seemed unlikely too…
That ruled out two, leaving four possible suspects…
She cast her eyes down and said softly, “Lady Gill, thank you for the warning.”
“Don’t mention it,” Lady Gill responded.
“You said that if I need help, I should just ask,” Keira stated.
“Precisely,” Lady Gill affirmed.
“See you at the Horton family’s banquet.”
Lady Gill hung up, and Keira turned her gaze toward Austin.
Austin looked bored since she was on the phone and was watching Lewis. After a glance, he coughed and asked, “Keira, this man of yours looks quite menacing. What’s his name?”
Upon hearing this, Keira raised an eyebrow.
She propped her chin up and turned to Austin. “Lewis Horton.”