Chapter 581 Which of His Words Was True?
Howard frowned and asked, "Mr. Smith, who the hell are you?"
Why did he suddenly take an interest in Evella?
He seened to have come for Evella originally.
"I'm the one who helped you just now." Richard chuckled.
Howard's face tensed, he said, "If I had known you had intentions towards Evella, I'd rather be falsely accused than have your help!"
Richard raised an eyebrow and said, "Are you saying Ms. Remington is more important to you than your reputation?"
"Of course," Howard replied without hesitation.
In the past, he would have definitely cared more about his reputation.
Now, if losing his reputation meant having Evella, then reputation meant nothing.
A hint of approval flashed in Richard's eyes.
He said, "I was just teasing you. As you said, I could be Ms. Remington's father. I won't fall in love with her. Let's go."
Watching Richard's back, Howard squinted, thinking, ‘Does he really have an interest in Evella or not?’
They both sat down.
Nora said with a smile, "Howard, what were you and Mr. Smith talking about? You've been chatting for so long, and the food has gone cold."
Howard glanced at Richard, saying, "We are discussing his romantic affiliations."
Aaron raised an eyebrow, saying, "Really? Mr. Smith should be married."
Howard said, "He's not married yet. So, Aaron, if you know someone suitable, introduce them to him."
Aaron asked, "What are your requirements for a girlfriend?"
Howard looked at Richard, waiting for him to speak.
Richard said with a smile, "I'm a confirmed bachelor, so don't bother setting me up."
Confirmed bachelor!
Howard sneered inwardly.
He had just said he hadn't met the right person, and now he was a confirmed bachelor.
Which of his words was true?
Regardless of whether his words were true or false, they wouldn't meet again after this meal.
Howard would have no further dealings with him.
After finishing their meal, they prepared to go home.
As they left, they encountered several young men and women.
"Look, isn't that Howard from the Hamilton family?"
"Yes. He is the famous Dr. Hamilton."
"Dr. Hamilton, please wait."
Were they coming to ask him for autographs again?
He wasn't a celebrity.
Howard rubbed his forehead and turned to see five or six men and women walking towards him.
He glanced around. They looked somewhat familiar. They were probably wealthy people from Lindwood City.
He wasn't very social, so he wasn't familiar with them.
"Excuse me?" Howard asked.
"Hello, Mr. Howard, I'm Rachel Roberts." A woman surrounded by the group smiled and reached out her hand towards Howard.
Howard was somewhat puzzled, saying, "Sorry, I don't know you."
Rachel was beautiful, with exquisite makeup.
She said, "I just returned to the country. It's normal that you don't know me. But Emma and my mom are very familiar."
Nora thought Rachel's name sounded familiar.
She had heard that name before.
When Rachel mentioned that their mothers were familiar, Nora suddenly realized that Rachel was the young lady from the Roberts family that Emma had been trying to matchmake with Howard.
Nora couldn't help but size up Rachel.
Rachel was indeed attractive. Her style was very fashionable. She exuded the refinement and nobility of a wealthy person. She looked like she was born into nobility.
Nora glanced at Evella and compared the two.
Their temperaments were quite different.
Evella grew up in the countryside, so she had a more delicate and modest temperament.
Rachel, born into a wealthy family, had the demeanor of a noble lady.
However, she preferred Evella. Perhaps because she also came from a small town and had something in common with Evella.
She preferred Evella to marry Howard.
Howard was now famous.
From the way Rachel looked at him, Nora could tell that she seemed to have taken a liking to him.
Rachel was a strong rival to Evella.
Nora glanced at Evella, who was indifferent to what was going on.
Evella currently had no feelings for Howard. So, she didn't feel anything about the appearance of a rival.
Nora thought, ‘When will she truly fall in love with Howard?’
‘I can't let Rachel beat her to it!’
When Rachel mentioned their mothers being familiar, Howard remembered her.
She was the daughter of the Roberts family that Emma had repeatedly mentioned to him.
Howard’s expression remained neutral, and he said, "Ms. Roberts, what’s up?"
Rachel said with a smile, "My birthday is coming up. Did Emma tell you? Can you come over for a piece of cake?"
Emma hadn't told him about this.
She would probably make him attend the birthday party.
Howard said, "I may not be free, because I'm a doctor, and there could be sudden surgery schedules."
This was a polite way of declining.
Rachel's expression remained unchanged, not showing disappointment, but instead she praised, "Mr. Howard, you are so dedicated, no wonder everyone calls you the idol."
Howard was stunned.
These netizens were really idle.
Rachel looked at Nora and Aaron, saying, "You must be Ms. Remington and Mr. Gordon, nice to meet you. I'm having a birthday party, would you like to come for some cake?"
In the past, Nora might have directly refused.
But now, as the Hamilton family's daughter, she inevitably had connections with the upper class.
So, even if she didn't want to attend irrelevant social events, she had to put on a smile.
Nora said, "Okay, we'll come if we're free."
Rachel said with a smile, "Then I shall consider that you have acceded to my proposal."
Then, she looked at Evella and said, "You're the newly recognized daughter of The Remington family, right? You're so beautiful. You should come with Ms. Hamilton to my birthday party and have some fun."
Rachel was still gentle and generous, her demeanor flawless.
Evella glanced at Nora. She actually wanted to refuse Rachel.
Because of her background, wealthy women in high society would not look kindly on her.
If she went to Rachel's birthday party, she would inevitably be gossiped about.
Since Rachel had extended the invitation so warmly, she couldn't refuse Rachel in front of everyone.
Evella said, "Okay. I'll go if Nora goes."
Rachel said, "Okay, I shall consider that you have acceded to my proposal, too."
"May I have your phone number? I'll send you the invitation."
Nora and Evella exchanged glances and didn't refuse.
They exchanged numbers.
Rachel was satisfied, and with a casual glance, she saw Richard standing nearby.
She said, "Richard, it's you."
Richard nodded slightly, saying, "I just had a meal with them."
Rachel said, "I saw the news. You helped Mr. Howard clear his name."
Richard smiled. "It was a coincidence."
Rachel said, "It's my birthday, will you come?"
Richard glanced at Evella and nodded. "Sure."
Log in with Google Account
Chapters
Favorite
Settings
