Chapter 712 Who Are Your Brother-in-law?
Jeremy saw him silent, sighed, and patted his shoulder.
"Zephyr, my cousin is pretty good in terms of abilities, talents, and courage; Unlike some delicate women who only rely on men when something happens, she's not inferior to men. If you two end up together in the future, she can protect you when you encounter danger. So, why not try dating her?"
Upon hearing this, Zephyr glanced at him. "Do I look like a weak and useless man living off a woman?"
Jeremy chuckled. "It's not that you're weak. It's that my cousin is too strong. And no rule says you must follow the pattern of men being strong and women being weak. It can also be the other way around, with women being strong."
Zephyr tapped the table with his slender fingers, looking at him. "That doesn't quite sound like a compliment."
Jeremy replied, "No, I'm praising my cousin. The police officers have a strong sense of justice!"
Zephyr smiled. "Your cousin is too righteous, and I can't control her."
Jeremy reassured. "It's fine, let her control you!"
Zephyr retorted, "Jeremy, do you want me to hit you?"
Jeremy teased. "Don't do that. If you two become a couple, you have to call me brother-in-law!"
Seeing Jane coming over from the restroom, Zephyr quickly said, "Your cousin is here. You can stop now."
Jeremy held back a laugh, and as Jane approached the table, he said, "Have you made up your mind? Are you coming to help me or not, my dear brother-in-law?"
Zephyr was drinking water, and Jeremy's words made him spray the water out.
Jeremy laughed, his shoulders shaking, and continued teasing. "Brother-in-law, do you have to be so excited?"
Zephyr wiped the water off his mouth with a few tissues, glaring at Jeremy through gritted teeth. "Who are your brother-in-law?"
Jeremy looked innocent, turning to Jane who had just sat down. "There's no one else here, cousin, could you pass me a few more tissues?"
Jane handed him a few tissues, looking puzzled. "Brother-in-law?"
Jeremy stifled a laugh. "Jane, don't call me that. I'm your cousin."
Jane was speechless.
Across from them, Zephyr tossed the tissues aside and said, "Officer Jane, don't you think he is annoying?"
Jane raised an eyebrow. "Yes."
Zephyr suggested, "How about we put a sack over his head later?"
Jane agreed, "Sounds good."
Their rare consensus was achieved.
Jeremy sighed lightly. "Zephyr, you denied you two have any relationship, but your harmonious cooperation is too perfect!"
"Shut up!"
Both of them spoke at the same time.
After that, Jane and Zephyr exchanged a glance and inexplicably burst into laughter.
Jeremy couldn't help but say, "This damn harmony, you two are so in sync, have you ever considered taking it further?"
Jane and Zephyr both turned their gaze towards him.
Jeremy faced Jane and Zephyr's piercing gazes and quickly made a surrendering gesture.
"The food's here, let's eat, let's eat!"
In the private room, the dishes for everyone were gradually served.
Richard said to Nora, "Dr. Smith, thank you for your great help. Let me toast to you first."
Nora smiled. "Richard, there's no need for thanks. This isn't just my credit. Besides, we're almost like family now, and helping each other is normal."
Richard finished his drink, then glanced at Evella and Howard sitting together, nodding.
"We are indeed becoming a family. Howard, I entrust my niece to you, don't bully her!"
Howard held Evella's hand, nodding. "Rest assured, I will never let her down."
Joseph, on the side, pushed his glasses up, and his gaze fell on their intertwined hands. There was a hint of a gleam in his eyes.
"Richard, your attitude changed so fast. Just a few days ago, you said Evella should wait at least another ten years before getting married, and now you're willing to let her marry so soon?"
Upon hearing this, Richard chuckled. "I was joking. Evella and Howard are in love. Even if I'm reluctant, I have to bless them."
Richard's words carried a deep meaning, hoping Joseph would understand what he was trying to convey.
Joseph smiled and asked Evella, "Evella, do you really want to marry Dr. Hamilton?"
Evella, still not used to discussing her marriage in front of everyone, mumbled, "Richard, I'm still young. I don't want to get married yet. I'm hungry. I've had this before. it's delicious. Nora, you should try it too."
Evella quickly changed the subject, picking up a dish for Nora to cover her embarrassment.
"Thank you."
Nora tasted the delicacy and glanced at Joseph.
Joseph appeared calm and gentle, not much different from before.
But his words just now carried a hint of provocation.
He probably didn't want Evella to marry so early.
So, he was trying to interfere.
"Dr. Hamilton, the weekly appointment is coming up. When can I taste your cooking?" Joseph sipped his wine and spoke again.
Howard's smile faltered slightly.
He had been busy these days, and besides work, he spent all his free time with Evella because she was very upset due to Joseph's missing, .
So he had been busy accompanying Evella and hadn't had the mind to learn how to cook.
"Joseph, let's forget about that agreement. Howard is busy with work and doesn't have time to learn cooking."
Evella intervened with a smile.
Joseph toyed with his wine glass, smiling ambiguously at Howard. "Dr. Hamilton, do you think the same way? This isn't very manly. Once a man makes a promise, he will definitely fulfill it."
Joseph's gaze carried a hint of challenge, and Howard straightened his back slightly.
"There are still two days, and I would fulfill the promise."
Joseph smirked. "That's good, and I'll be waiting for your culinary skills."
"Okay."
Although unsure, Howard wouldn't show it.
He remained calm, serving Evella some food.
Evella ate quietly, feeling a bit anxious.
She certainly didn't want Howard to embarrass himself in front of Joseph.
Thinking about the video Nora showed her a few days ago of Howard learning to cook with Samuel, Evella's eyes flickered.
When they had almost finished eating, Evella said to the others, "Dad, Joseph, Nora, you guys go back first, Howard and I have something to do, we'll be back later."
Richard was taken aback. "What's going on?"
"Don't worry, Richard. Bye, take it slow on the way!"
Evella waved goodbye with a smile.
Richard thought Evella and Howard were going on a date, which he was happy to see.
After a few words of advice, he signaled for Joseph to leave with him.
Joseph glanced at Evella, said nothing, and just pursed his lips slightly, showing his displeasure.
As they left the hotel, Richard and Nora bid farewell and got into the car with Joseph.
Joseph drove, and Richard sat in the back, staring at the back of his head, feeling it necessary to have a good talk with him.
"Joseph, do you want to pursue Evella?"
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