Chapter 454 Enough to Buy Your Life
Anthony wasn't sitting alone; in front of him was a young man in his early twenties, with tea-colored hair, wearing over-ear headphones around his neck, a hoodie, a baseball jacket, and jeans, looking like a delinquent.
It was her good-for-nothing brother, fawning in front of Anthony. If he stuck out his tongue, he'd look just like a dumb dog.
Rebecca rolled up her sleeves and walked towards them, "Howard, aren't you supposed to be in school? What are you doing here?"
Howard was telling Anthony about his plan to switch to the law department. After almost being sent to jail last time, he realized that shouting and fighting wouldn't work. He needed to understand the law, so he could use it to put others in jail if they bullied him, instead of ending up there himself.
He was so engrossed in his story that the sudden voice startled him, making him jump off the stool with a howl.
Realizing who it was, he turned around, still shaken, and patted his chest, "Rebecca, what are you doing? Don't you know you can scare me to death?"
Rebecca initially looked fierce, but when she saw Anthony looking at her, she quickly changed to a caring expression, "Howard, it's my fault. I spoke too loudly and scared you. Sit down, I'll treat you to the most expensive thing here. You're the treasure of our family."
Howard, who was just startled, began to tremble uncontrollably at her words.
He avoided Rebecca's outstretched hand, like a duck with its neck stepped on, "Rebecca, listen to me. I didn't get into trouble. I came to see Mr. Lewis because I heard mom say he visited our house a few days ago and mom wanted to set you two up. I'm here to help you test the waters."
He didn't dare mention switching majors now, or he'd get beaten up by his sister.
Rebecca's fingers had already touched him, and he shivered, "Ah, Winona, help me convince Rebecca that hitting people is wrong."
Seeing this, Anthony couldn't help but smile.
Hearing him laugh, Rebecca felt so embarrassed she wished she could dig a hole and bury Howard, the idiot. She gritted her teeth, "What nonsense are you talking about? When have I ever hit you? I care about you too much to hurt you!"
Howard's body twitched again. Never hit him? He was beaten so much he almost had muscle memory.
When did his sister become so spineless?
She was lying through her teeth...
He glanced at Anthony sitting across from him and suddenly understood. Oh, his sister was trying to act like a virtuous wife and loving mother.
Although his sister was super fierce, he decided to help her with her love life, "Yes, Rebecca treats me the best. She cares for me the most at home."
Winona tried hard to hold back her laughter and pulled out a chair to sit down.
As Rebecca's best friend, she knew their sibling relationship well. Getting along peacefully was impossible; they always bickered when together. Howard had been beaten up many times since childhood.
"Mr. Lewis, did you find Timothy's information?"
Anthony took a manila envelope from his briefcase, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards her, "This is all I could find."
"Thank you, sorry for the trouble."
She planned to look at it at home.
Beside her, Howard, under Rebecca's "caring" gaze, nervously ordered the most expensive coffee and snacks in the shop.
Rebecca patted his head with satisfaction, "My brother is so obedient. By the way, did you check out the house I bought for you last month? Do you like it? I had to sell everything to scrape together the money for it."
To make it seem real, she even mentioned the address.
Howard blurted out, "Didn't you empty my savings to buy that house for yourself?"
Although he had the right to live there, the house was in his sister's name.
Of course, the Davis family had money, so their pocket money was pooled together, with no clear distinction.
Rebecca fell silent.
She turned her head and glared at him fiercely where Anthony couldn't see.
Howard instantly caved under her intimidation, "Yes, that house was bought for me. My sister treats me the best."
His leg was going to be bruised from the pinch.
Anthony gave Howard's twisted face a meaningful look, "I didn't realize Miss Davis was so selfless."
Howard didn't respond.
Not only did you not realize it, but he also didn't realize it either. And Mr. Lewis, you actually like this selfless type.
Rebecca said, "Of course, not only do I buy things for my brother, but when I get married, my husband will also have to buy things for my brother. He must treat my brother like his own, fulfilling all his needs first, even if it means not eating or drinking himself. The best car, the most expensive house, and the best girlfriend..."
Howard couldn't care less if his sister would hit him now. He covered Rebecca's mouth, "Mr. Lewis, my sister is joking. Last time I asked her for a $500,000 gaming computer, she didn't give it to me. I asked from the beginning of the year to the end, and in the end, I didn't get the computer and got beaten up instead. She even said she'd send me to the countryside to learn what it means to be frugal."
"She also said $500,000 was enough to buy my life and told me to work more and wish less. The biggest expense she ever made for me was taking me on a trip after I got into college. She paid, and I carried the luggage. After the trip, she wanted to leave me there to work a summer job, one that included food and lodging so I wouldn't have to spend extra money on rent."
Rebecca fell silent.
She wanted to tear Howard's mouth apart. He was more trouble than he was worth.
Anthony rarely smiled. Besides his personality and upbringing, his job involved law, requiring him to be meticulous and responsible. He dealt with clients who were in trouble and depressed daily, so he naturally didn't smile much. But at this moment, watching the Davis siblings interact, he couldn't help but smile.
Last time, Rebecca asked him why he wanted to marry her. His answer was: "You look pleasing to the eye, not too troublesome, unlike some women who are too delicate."
But now, he thought he should add another reason: "I can ask you to fulfill my wish."
Rebecca forcefully pulled Howard's hand away from her mouth, "You talk too much. Why aren't you a talk show host?"
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