666 Chapter 665
Keira was at a loss for words. Was Erin actually standing up for her just to pull something like this?
This woman was really something elseâŠ
Keira couldnât help but twitch her lips as she noticed Erin casually munching on pistachios, her eyes wide and watching Keira. When Erin realized Keira was looking her way, she blinked at her innocently.
It was as if she hadnât been the one stirring up trouble just a moment ago.
Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Keira shifted her focus back to Selena and Eve.
As expected, Eve frowned and gave Keira a scrutinizing look. âYouâre telling me *youâre N, the philanthropist?â
Keira was about to respond when Erinâs cheerful voice cut in, âYep, thatâs her, Miss Olsen!â
Keira clenched her teeth in frustration. Selena scoffed. âMiss Olsen, Eve here is a legitimate philanthropist, and now youâre claiming to be N? Thatâs just ridiculous! N started their charity work five years ago. And you? If I recall correctly, you only got divorced this year.â
Eve added, âIâve been to countless award ceremonies and charity events, but I donât ever recall seeing you at any of them, Miss Olsen.â
Selena sneered. âOf course, you havenât seen her. Some people just love to impersonate others and brag without thinking.â
Erin interjected with a smirk, âWho says weâre bragging? You two just waitâyouâre about to get a reality check!â
Keira was speechless.
She shot Erin a sharp glare. âDo you ever know when to stop?â
Erin immediately put on a hurt expression. âCousin, I just didnât want to see you get treated unfairly!â
Keira was taken aback.
Selena quickly jumped on the opportunity. âSo lying is your way of protecting her? And making up nonsense about being N? N would never support a spy! After what sheâs done, her reputation is in ruins, and the Olsen family is already paying the price for her actions! We canât let the Horton family get dragged down with them!â
Lewisâs older brother, Oliver, decided to weigh in. âExactly! Lewis, Selenaâs just looking out for you. Marrying Eve would be nothing but beneficial for you!â
Lewis let out a dry laugh. âNo, thanks.â
Oliver, clearly frustrated, pushed further. âSo youâre really set on Miss Olsen? Youâre being so stubborn! Every time, you just go ahead and make these marriage decisions on your ownâŠâ
Their father, Nathan, finally snapped. âYou ungrateful son! Are you trying to kill me with a heart attack?â
Lewis looked at him calmly. âNot exactly. But if youâre that eager to die, I wonât stop you.â
âYouâŠ!â
Eve quickly stepped in, trying to defuse the situation. âLewis, you shouldnât speak to your father like that. Heâs still your dad, after all. And Lewis, Iâve spoken with Selena. I know there are tensions between your side of the family and the main branch, but itâs okay. Iâll help smooth things over between everyone⊠Weâre all family, after all. Blood is thicker than waterâŠâ
As soon as Eve said that, Lewisâs expression grew darker, his patience clearly wearing thin.
Keira couldnât hold back a derisive laugh.
Eve immediately turned to her, eyes narrowing. âMiss Olsen, whatâs so funny? Am I wrong? Theyâre all Hortons here. We share the same blood. Iâm sure old Mrs. Horton would love to see the two branches getting along, wouldnât she? Do you think sheâd want to see them at each otherâs throats?â
Keira let out a cold laugh. âSome family members are true family, while others are worse than enemies. Itâs easy for you to preach when youâre not the one dealing with it.â
Eveâs eyes narrowed. âMiss Olsen, treating others kindly is the key to being treated kindly yourself. If you keep butting heads with everyone, all youâll get is criticism. Why not soften your approach? It would make it easier for everyone to get along, wouldnât it?â
Before Keira could respond, Lewis interjected coldly, âMs. Clark, my familyâs affairs are none of your concern. My wife and I donât need anyone telling us how to live our lives.â
After saying this, he turned to the butler. âShow her out!â
The butler immediately stepped forward and stood beside Eve.
Eveâs expression changed, but she sighed deeply. âLewis, Iâm only thinking of whatâs best for you. As the saying goes, âA good wife makes a prosperous home.â I think Miss Olsen has influenced you for the worse, making you selfish and impatient with both family and friends!â
Selena chimed in, âUncle Lewis, Eve is a philanthropist with a kind heart. Sheâs far better than Miss Olsen in every way. How could you choose her instead?â
Before Lewis could respond, Keira stepped forward and sneered. âDo you even know who I am?â
Selena retorted, âDidnât you just say? Youâre claiming to be N, but do you really think weâll believe that? Unless you can prove it!â
Keiraâs voice was icy as she replied, âFine, Iâll show you. Keep your eyes wide open and see for yourselves!â