Chapter 412
Ellis chuckled bitterly when he heard what she said.
âŠ.
He just couldnât understand why Mary was so persistent about having this amniocentesis done.
He had already gone through three exams, which all showed he had azoospermia; he couldnât have childrenâŠ
When Keira was about to leave, Uncle Olsen asked all seven brothers to accompany her and Mary to the car.
On the way to the parking lot.
Charles couldnât help but lean in. âLittle sister, do you want to know what happened to Howard and his mother?â
Keira couldnât help but glance at him.
Charles was the youngest son.
He had been calling her âlittle sisterâ before, and Keira didnât correct him, but nowâŠ
Keira coughed. âHow old are you?â
Charles said, âLittle sister, Iâm about to celebrate my 21st birthday soon. Iâm studying at Tsipin University.â
Tsipin University was the top-ranked institution in the country, located in Clance.
These children of wealthy families might be able to spend money to attend famous overseas universities, but Tsipin University wasnât so easy to get into.
Being a student of Tsipin University meant Charles was indeed a scholarly type.
Keira couldnât help but twitch her lips. âIâm about to turn 23 years old.â
The somewhat naive Charles still hadnât realized the problem. âOh, and then? Little sister, do you want a birthday present?â
Keira was speechless.
She said, âMy point is, you should be calling me âbig sisterâ.â
Charles fell silent.
He was stunned!
Keira then looked toward the Olsen familyâs sixth son. âHow old are you?â
He smiled and said. âIâm older than you, Iâm 23 years and one month old!â
Keira said, âSo I have six older brothers and one younger brother.â
Charles couldnât believe it.
He felt like crying, as he had thought the family finally had a younger sister, but it turned out this âyounger sisterâ was actually an older cousin!
He wasnât happy about it!
However, this didnât affect his affection toward Keira as he leaned in close again. âThen, dear big little sister, do you know what happened to Howard and his mother?â
Keira thought, âWhatâs with this mess of a title?â
But Charles had a face similar to the faces of Ellis and James. However, his was full of innocence and the clear-eyed look characteristic of university studentsâŠ
He looked quite endearing.
She asked, âWhat happened to them?â
Charles chuckled. âJust now, I saw Uncle Olsen instructing the bodyguards. They sent them off to a pyramid scheme organization, which specializes in human trafficking to some countries to the east. Their fate is to be sold off!â
Keira didnât see that coming.
She couldnât help but twitch her lips. âWait, does our family even deal in that kind of business?â
James immediately explained. âOf course not. You mustnât have any misunderstandings about our family! Our business is quite diverse, so we have those kinds of connections. Everything else is legal and compliant.â
Keira then nodded in relief.
After all, this was Crera!
But she didnât notice that after James finished talking about being legal and compliant, Ellis glanced at him and sneered a little.
Feeling the ridicule from his older brother, James coughed and covered up his moment of unease.
As they chatted, they arrived at the parking lot.
The car the real Keera drove in Clance was a black Chery, a domestic brand fitting for Keeraâs style and economic status.
Charles noticed the car and immediately said. âDear sister, let me give you a better car! Isnât it inappropriate for you to drive this old thing?â
Keira, however, smiled. âIâm used to it; itâs pretty good.â
Here is the revised text with corrections for grammar and coherence:
Now, this car had already been sent for modifications by Lewis. The engine had been replaced, the windows had been changed to bulletproof glass, and even the metal shell had been replaced with composite materials used for manufacturing airplanes. All of this was because Lewis feared she might encounter some crisis again. It just looked unassuming on the outside, but in reality, whether it was about driving performance or safety, it was much stronger than a regular car.
Charles wanted to say something more, but James lowered his voice and said, âSister, although Mr. Horton made his stance clear today, you also canât go too far. This gigolo, although he looks rather good, you should also consider Mr. Horton. That kind of person is a real talent. Your gigolo is a college graduate whoâs interested only in your money. Donât be deceived!â
Keira was speechless. Where on earth did Lewis resemble a fresh college graduate?! He was twenty-eight years old, okay?! She twitched the corner of her mouth and nodded. Finally, after bidding farewell to her seven brothers, she got into the car with Mary.
Keira sat in the passenger seat. Mary went to sit in the back seat, without giving Ellis another glance. The car started moving quickly. Mary sighed silently, not wanting the trouble of seeing Ellis to disturb Keiraâs happiness, so she found a topic and said, âKeira, whatâs the deal with Lewis anyway? Are you really going to marry that second-hand old man?â
Keira didnât know what to say. She silently glanced at Lewis. She saw the manâs gaze fixed straight ahead, a sharp glint flashing in his deep eyes, and she immediately coughed once, turning to Mary. âWell, actually, Lewis is quite nice.â
Mary frowned. âHeâs quite nice with a family background beyond reproach, but you still have to choose between the gigolo and Lewis, right?â
Upon hearing this, Lewis immediately glanced at Keira with the corner of his eye. He saw her blink and reply slowly, âOnly children make choices. Adults, like me, want them all!â
Mary was shocked. The corners of Lewisâs lips couldnât help but curl up. He suddenly remembered when he first met Keira, after she had picked up his grandmother, she had called him saying, âYour elder is in my handsâŠâ At the time, he thought this girl was really cheeky! Now, she finally regained some of her past playful charm and didnât look so burdened anymore.
Meanwhile, the Olsen family members had already returned home. James, with his head down, was somewhat unhappy. âUncle Olsen, Ellis, do you think Keira refuses to move back home because she holds a grudge against me?â
Ellis didnât even bother to speak to his younger brother. Uncle Olsen didnât pay him any attention, either. It was Charles who comforted him. âI think itâs alright. When she spoke to you, there was a smile in her eyes.â
âReally?â Jamesâs eyes lit up, but soon he became puzzled again. âThen why does she refuse to come back home? Is there someone she dislikes in this house?â
Those words stunned everyone briefly, and then their gazes turned in unison to Victoria. Victoria was speechless. Feeling like a lamb among tigers under the gaze of her seven brothers, she quickly said, âI did have misunderstandings with Keira before knowing her identity, but weâve already made upâŠâ
âIs that so?â James stroked his chin. âHas she forgiven you then?â
Victoria didnât know what to say. She twitched the corner of her mouth and lowered her head, her eyes flashing with resentment. The seven brothers were definitely doing this on purpose! They were pushing her to apologize to Keira. She sighed and suddenly said, âItâs my fault. If itâs because of me that she doesnât want to return home, then perhaps I should move out firstâŠâ She put on a tearful expression and slowly lifted her head. She was expecting to face pleas and persuasion, but what she encountered wasâŠ