That was Caitlin he was talking about: calm, composed, and completely commanding.

Skyler narrowed his eyes. "Have you been seeing someone else? Are you cheating on my boss, Caitlin? Uncle, just so we're clear, I'm on Team Caitlin!"

Gordon glanced at Skyler, his eyes filled with pity. "You know, I actually feel for you. Your girlfriend probably doesn't love you nearly as much as my girlfriend loves me. What can I say? Catie loves me so much!"

With that, Gordon strode downstairs.

Skyler was dumbfounded. Was this really his uncle?

He now had a reasonable suspicion that Gordon had deliberately let him see that selfie!

Unwilling to accept defeat, Skyler hurried to catch up with him, lowering his voice. "I have a special mark of my girlfriend's love."

Gordon said nothing, simply reaching up to adjust his collar.

And then Skyler saw it—a bright red lipstick print on Gordon's white shirt.

Skyler blinked. What was going on? Gordon had the exact same lipstick mark!

He'd lost again!

How infuriating!

Skyler's eyes narrowed. "Uncle, didn't you say this kind of thing was childish? You even called me a love-struck fool! If I'm a love-struck fool, what does that make you?"

The hypocrisy hit him like a tornado.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, who would believe this was the same Gordon from three days ago?

"My wife insisted on leaving her mark. What was I supposed to do?" Gordon met Skyler's gaze, his expression perfectly composed as he said, word for word, "It's called keeping my wife happy."

Keeping his wife happy?

Skyler was speechless.

He wanted to cry. He was so frustrated!

He couldn't win the comparison, and he couldn't win the argument. This was just tragic.

**

Half a month flew by.

Fortune and Keeley returned from their island vacation, both old gentlemen having had a fantastic time. They came back bearing plenty of gifts for everyone.

The next day, Caitlin and Fortune took Keeley to the airport.

As they said their goodbyes at the boarding gate, the two old friends had a lot to say.

Fortune smiled. "Keeley, once Catie wraps up her work here, we'll come visit you in your hometown."

"Great," Keeley nodded. "I'll be waiting for you. My nephews will be thrilled to meet you both."

Hearing Keeley mention his

nephews again, Caitlin couldn't help but interject. "Keeley, I know it might not be my place to say this as I'm much younger, but I feel I have to. You shouldn't transfer all of that buyout money to your nephews' accounts. You need to keep at least half for your own security."

Keeley had no children of his own. That money was his greatest security for the rest

of his life. As long as he held onto it, his nephews couldn't take advantage of him.

Keeley looked at Caitlin. "Catie, I understand what you're saying, but don't you worry. I know my nephews. They're good, honest country folk, not scheming like you think."

Not only were they honest, but they were also incredibly devoted to him.

Caitlin nodded slightly. "As long as you're sure, Keeley."

Ultimately, it wasn't her money. The decision was Keeley's to make. All she could do was offer advice; whether he took it or not was out of her hands.

At 3 PM, the plane landed on time in Keeley's city. His four nephews were all there to meet him.

Seeing them after so long, Keeley waved excitedly. "Trevor, Millard, Sloan, Finn! Why did you all come?"

Trevor Prescott and his three brothers rushed forward. "Uncle Keeley!"

Finn Prescott quickly took Keeley's suitcase. "Uncle Keeley, you've been gone for so long, we all missed you! Besides, we couldn't let you travel back from here all by yourself."

His words warmed Keeley's heart. He knew it. His nephews were the most devoted children a man could ask for. He had no reason to be wary of them.

Sloan Prescott exchanged a look with Millard, then spoke up. "Uncle Keeley, since we're all in the city today, why don't we just head to the bank and get the transfer sorted. out itll save you a trip back and forth later. What do you think?"

The other three quickly agreed. "Yes, exactly! Uncle Keeley, at your age, it's not good to be traveling back and forth so much. It's too hard on your body Let's just get it done today while we're here. It's on the way."