# Chapter 673: The Unseen Strings of Manipulation
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 673 of "My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire Reviews". This chapter pulls back the curtain on family politics, revealing just how deep the wounds of favoritism can cut—and how easily a skilled manipulator can twist those wounds to her advantage.
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Jake and Melissa stood frozen, disbelief washing over them like ice water. They had always known that Oliver favored the woman outside, that he cherished the daughter born from that affair. But never in their darkest moments had they imagined he would choose Selena over his own son—right in front of him, no less.
Selena, hearing Oliver's declaration, managed a slight smile, though she kept her lips pressed together in a careful show of restraint. She gently advised, her voice dripping with false concern, "Dad, don't speak out of anger. Jake is the one who can carry on the family name. Jake, you should make amends. Dad's just trying to scare you!"
Jake's eyes narrowed to cold slits. His jaw tightened until the muscles stood out like cords. He sneered, the bitterness seeping through every word, "I'd rather not have a father like this!"
Selena immediately protested, her voice rising with manufactured shock. "How can you speak like that? Dad has high hopes for you, and it's all for your own good... You're really hurting his feelings!"
"High hopes?" Jake's voice cracked with raw emotion. "The most I've ever heard from him are his criticisms. To him, I'm nothing but a failure! A useless person!"
He sighed bitterly, the weight of years of rejection pressing down on his shoulders. "If that's the case, why does he even need me?"
Melissa's tears began to flow freely. "Yes, in your eyes, that illegitimate daughter is a thousand times better than us, but we're your own family, too! I'm your wife! My family had influence, and I've been enduring for you all these years. Oliver, you have no conscience!"
Selena quickly added, her words like poison wrapped in honey, "Aunt Melissa, don't speak ill of Dad. He and my mom are truly in love. It's you who came between them, forcing Dad to marry you..."
"Be quiet!" Melissa shouted, her face flushed with fury. "If he didn't care for me, would I have had hopes? Oliver, wasn't it you who came to my family to propose? Wasn't it you who begged to marry me? You did it to compete with Lewis because my family could offer you more support! That mistress's daughter is nothing!
"Now that my family has fallen, you want to kick us out? I won't give way to that woman!"
Selena frowned, playing the part of the wounded innocent. "Aunt Melissa, how can you speak about Dad like that? He has his struggles, too!"
She then turned to the visibly upset Oliver, her eyes glistening with practiced sincerity. "Dad, Mom has never blamed you. She's happy just being with you. I'm happy, too, even though I'm an illegitimate daughter. Being your daughter is enough for me. I don't understand why Aunt Melissa and Jake are so upset. If you could find me a man like Eve, I'd be grateful... Have they been brainwashed into thinking you're harming them?"
Selena's words worked like a charm. Oliver's resolve hardened, his face set like stone. He spoke firmly, "Selena, don't worry. Once these two are gone, I'll bring you and your mom back home. I'll make sure to marry your mom properly and make you the rightful lady of the Horton family!"
Selena's eyes glistened with what appeared to be tears of gratitude. "Dad, Mom and I don't care about those things... We just want you to think of us."
She then turned to Jake and Melissa, her voice dripping with false sympathy. "You have what Mom and I have always wanted. Please cherish it."
Jake felt his anger flare, the subtle barbs cutting deeper than any open insult. He stood there, at a loss for words, while Melissa sobbed uncontrollably.
Keira and Lewis, observing from the sidelines, exchanged knowing glances. At that moment, Keira suddenly understood why Jake despised illegitimate children so much. Selena's subtle manipulation was masterful—she had Oliver completely wrapped around her finger. Despite her casual tone, every word was laced with admiration and defense for Oliver, increasing his protective instincts toward her.
No wonder Jake had felt overshadowed all these years by this illegitimate daughter.
Keira was lost in thought when Lewis leaned in and whispered, his breath warm against her ear, "Mrs. Horton, you're quite the strategist."
Keira raised an eyebrow and looked at him.
Lewis smiled knowingly. "Stirring up their internal conflicts means Eve Clark won't need to be brought into the family, and we're both able to step away from this mess."
Keira smiled without saying anything. She wasn't a saint. Jake had betrayed her, and she wasn't about to forgive him. Her recent provocation had been intentional, aimed at making him see things more clearly. As the argument intensified, it worked perfectly to divert attention from herself and Lewis.
But watching Jake and Melissa's ineffective arguments, she felt a strong urge to intervene.
Hold on, hold on.
As Keira thought this, Oliver, thoroughly swayed by Selena's words, was now furiously glaring at Jake and Melissa. He pointed to the door and roared.
"Fine, you don't care about me? Then get out right now! The Horton family doesn't welcome you!"
"Melissa, if you don't want a divorce, let me tell you, you don't get to decide! I'll find a lawyer to draft a divorce agreement immediately!"
He then turned to Jake, his eyes blazing. "And you, my ungrateful son, want to escape? Fine, I'll let you go and see how you fare without the Horton family!"
Oliver's final shout echoed through the room, shaking the very foundations of the family. "Get out!!"
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter was a masterclass in manipulation and family dysfunction. Selena's ability to twist every situation to her advantage is both impressive and infuriating. Watching Oliver blindly favor his illegitimate daughter while completely disregarding his own son and wife is heartbreaking. Jake and Melissa's helplessness is palpable, and you can't help but feel for them, even knowing Jake's past betrayals. Keira's calculated silence and Lewis's amused observation add an interesting layer to the drama. The tension is razor-sharp, and the emotional impact is devastating.
**⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars**
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
With Oliver throwing Jake and Melissa out, the family is about to fracture completely. I predict Jake will finally be forced to stand on his own, perhaps seeking help from unexpected places—maybe even Keira, despite their painful history. Meanwhile, Selena will waste no time moving into the Horton family home, consolidating her power. But Keira and Lewis have their own agenda, and I suspect Keira isn't done stirring the pot. The game is far from over, and the real battle is just beginning.
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