# Chapter 668: Shells and Shadows – The Weight of Family
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 668 of "My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire Reviews" – a chapter that peels back layers of family loyalty, hidden strategy, and the quiet heartbreak that binds them all together.
Let me set the scene for you. Keira was lost in her own thoughts, the silence of the room wrapping around her like a heavy blanket. But then – *crack* – the sharp sound of someone breaking open pistachio shells shattered the stillness. It was such a mundane noise, yet it signaled a shift in the atmosphere that would ripple through the entire chapter.
Mrs. Horton and Fiona turned instantly, their movements almost synchronized. And when they saw Lewis standing there, something remarkable happened. Old Mrs. Horton, who had been wiping tears from her tired eyes just moments before, forced a bright smile onto her weathered face. "You rascal," she said, her voice carrying a warmth that belied her sadness, "you finally brought your wife back home!"
Lewis clenched his fists. You could see the conflict in his posture, the weight of what he was about to say pressing down on his broad shoulders. Then he stepped forward, his voice steady but full of emotion, "Grandma, don't worry. I won't do anything to the main family. The Horton family... I'll just let them have it."
Now, let me tell you, the moment those words left his mouth, the air in the room turned cold. Old Mrs. Horton's expression darkened instantly. "What nonsense are you talking about?!" she snapped, her voice carrying the fire of the woman who had built an empire from nothing.
She continued, her words sharp and unyielding, "This estate was built with every penny I earned. I founded the Horton Group from the ground up. If you give it up to those people, the company will go downhill fast. You're the only one I trust with it!"
Lewis stood there, frozen, clearly taken aback by her fierce response.
And then, old Mrs. Horton's hand reached out, patting his with surprising gentleness. "Forget what I just said," she sighed, her voice softening. "I was just rambling. I'm getting old, and my heart's gotten softer. If I were younger, I would've kicked those people out long ago and saved you from this mess... Just promise me, don't hold it against me."
"How could I ever?" Lewis murmured, gently holding her arm. "You're the closest person to me."
That's when old Mrs. Horton chuckled, a sound full of love and bittersweet humor. She glanced at Keira, then playfully took Keira's hand and placed it into Lewis's. "No, sweetheart. She's the one who's going to be the closest to you from now on."
Keira and Lewis exchanged a look, and in that brief moment, a small, shared smile passed between them – a silent understanding that transcended words.
But, of course, Erin was there, circling them like a restless predator. "Oh, look at you all. Such a picture of harmony... but it's only on the surface," she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
She turned her gaze to old Mrs. Horton, and her next words cut through the sweetness like a knife. "Ma'am, if you don't make the hard decisions now, it'll come back to bite you. A family's success depends on cutting off the branches that hinder its growth. By being too soft, you're just leaving Lewis with a mess to clean up."
You could have heard a pin drop. Everyone was stunned. Old Mrs. Horton's face stiffened, the color draining from her cheeks.
Lewis immediately snapped, "Erin, shut up!"
But Erin, stubborn as ever, looked ready to retort. However, before she could utter another word, Keira's voice cut through the tension like a blade – lower, calmer, but somehow far more intimidating. "Be quiet."
And for some reason, that simple command made Erin reluctantly close her mouth.
Old Mrs. Horton let out a heavy sigh. "I've been so foolish..."
Lewis quickly moved to her side. "Let me help you inside, Grandma."
She nodded, leaning on him as he guided her into the room. But Keira stayed behind, turning to face Erin with narrowed eyes. "You talk too much," she said, her voice cold.
Erin shrugged, completely unapologetic. "I'm just looking out for you. With Lewis in control of the Hortons, he'd be your biggest ally. After all, you're set on this man, aren't you?"
She spat out the pistachio shell she'd been chewing on and continued, "You should know, to win this battle for the inheritance, you need to preserve and unite all the forces you can. The Horton Group is thriving, rivaling the five major families, and if you had control of it, that would mean another powerful family backing you. It would make the next steps even easier..."
Keira lowered her eyes, her voice carrying a hint of steel. "Do you really think Lewis and I aren't aware of all this?"
Erin scoffed. "I'm just worried that Lewis might get all sentimental and promise old Mrs. Horton that he won't kick the main family out after she's gone, leaving Horton Group in the same messy state."
Keira gave her a cold, piercing stare. "And you think Lewis got to where he is today by being indecisive?"
She was thinking about that time with Madeleine. Lewis had believed Madeleine was his savior, but the moment he learned the truth, he cut her out of his life without a second thought. Lewis has always been a man of ruthless decisions!
Erin blinked, caught off guard. "What are you saying?"
Keira didn't mince words. "Old Mrs. Horton is clinging to life because she's worried about what will happen with the main branch after she's gone. But if she knew that the outcome would be the same no matter how long she lives, what do you think she'd do?"
Erin's eyes widened as realization dawned. "So, Lewis never intended to spare the main branch. He's just using them to keep old Mrs. Horton holding on?"
Keira raised an eyebrow. "Took you long enough to figure that out."
Erin pouted, genuinely puzzled. "I just don't get it. She's clearly not going to make it, so why drag it out?"
Keira's jaw tightened, and her voice dropped with emotion. "Because... that's what family is."
"Family is like that," Keira explained. "You wish for them to live a long life, and you cherish every extra day you get with them."
Erin lowered her head, falling silent. For the first time, the weight of those words seemed to truly register.
Keira then warned her, "If you want to stick with me, that's fine. But from now on, think before you speak. Understand?"
Erin sulked. "Got it..."
That night, Keira and Lewis stayed at the Horton residence in the room next to old Mrs. Horton's. Lewis had a bedroom prepared for himself there. Erin stayed in the guest room next to theirs.
The next morning, the tension returned with the arrival of Nathan, accompanied by Oliver and Jake. Without wasting any time, Nathan addressed old Mrs. Horton directly. "Mom, Jake is getting married again. After what happened last time, we want to make sure this one goes smoothly. We were hoping you could help us make his wedding a bit more grand."
Old Mrs. Horton looked at him, her eyes sharp and suspicious. "Getting married again? Who is it this time? Someone like that Isla again?"
"No, no," Oliver jumped in. "This time, it's someone from a well-known family in Clance. Selena helped set it up. We met her yesterday – her name's Eve Clark. She's a famous socialite and also runs a charity organization."
Old Mrs. Horton frowned deeply. "And Jake agreed to this?"
Everyone turned to look at Jake.
And when Keira looked at him, she was slightly taken aback.
Jake was different now. He seemed lifeless, completely disconnected from everything around him. It was as if nothing in the world concerned him anymore. Even when old Mrs. Horton mentioned him, he only glanced up briefly before lowering his head again, retreating into his own dark world.
Oliver nudged him. "He agreed. Jake is very pleased with Eve."
Keira narrowed her eyes. *"Pleased"* didn't seem to fit what she was seeing. Something was terribly wrong.
Nathan continued, "Mom, you might not know this, but Miss Olsen's reputation has taken a hit. The companies associated with her are facing backlash from investors, and the Olsen Group's stock dropped ten percent today. We're even getting bad reviews under Horton Group's accounts, with people demanding that Lewis break off the engagement."
Old Mrs. Horton responded immediately, her voice firm. "That's not an option. No matter what Keira's done, we won't kick her while she's down."
Nathan hesitated, then coughed lightly. "You're right, of course. So, we thought of a solution – Jake should marry Eve. In Clance, there's a saying that Eve's reputation is golden. Whoever marries her will earn a good name in the elite circles of the city."
Oliver jumped in, his voice dripping with false enthusiasm. "Exactly, Grandma. So, we need to offer a substantial dowry to show our sincerity. Do you think we could give five percent of Horton Group's shares to Eve as a wedding gift?"
Five percent.
Old Mrs. Horton had already given a portion of her shares to Lewis. If they got five percent from what remained, it would significantly strengthen their influence! Giving them those shares would only cause more trouble for Lewis!
Keira's lips curled into a cold, knowing smile.
She saw right through their scheme. They were using Jake's broken state as a tool to drain the Horton Group of its power, piece by piece.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Wow. This chapter was a masterclass in political maneuvering wrapped in family drama. The way Keira sees through everyone's schemes is absolutely brilliant. And the subtle pain behind Lewis's plan to keep his grandmother holding on – it's heartbreakingly beautiful. The scene with Jake, hollow and lifeless, sent chills down my spine. You can feel the storm brewing. This chapter earns a resounding **⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.9/5 Stars** – almost perfect, only because I want the next chapter now!
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I believe Keira and Lewis are about to strike back – and hard. That five percent share scheme is a blatant power grab, and there's no way Lewis will let it happen. But more importantly, what happened to Jake? Something is deeply wrong with him, and I have a feeling Keira's sharp instincts will uncover a dark secret. The main branch is playing dirty, and I predict they'll use Jake's wedding as a trap – one that Keira and Lewis will turn against them.
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