Chapter 189
Right? Right?
Zoey could tell that Howard had changed his mind, so before he could say anything, she piped up, Dad, what Bernard said makes sense. Take your time. I know you love me, but you have to think about what Bernard wants too, right?" She had chosen her words in a clever manner. It showed that she
was considerate, sensible, and well-behaved. It was also a subtle jab at Bernard, saying that he was selfish and petty.
Sure enough, Howard's face darkened. He glared at Bernard with great dissatisfaction, then patted the back of Zoey's hand and -comforted her. "You don't have to worry. I will always support you. When you marry Samuel, I will definitely let you have a glorious marriage!"
He was implying that the promise he initially made was still valid and that 40% of the family assets would be her dowry.
Zoey smiled and said sweetly, "Thank you, Dad. Either way, I'll listen to you."
"You're so considerate, Zoey."
The two of them shared a happy, warm exchange.
Bernard stood to the side and said nothing. He went upstairs with. no expression on his face.
Zoey knew that she had won by only a narrow margin.
If she wanted to take all of the Jules family's assets, she had to have a legitimate reason.
She glanced at Howard and pretended to casually remark, "Dad,
Right
you already have white hair on your head. It must have been hard, being alone all these years. Maybe you should plan for the future and look for a wife so that there's a mistress in the family..."
"You don't have to worry about me." Howard laughed and waved his hand. "It's getting late. Go upstairs and sleep. I have some plans. I need to go out and meet up with someone." "Who are you going to meet at this late hour, Dad?" she asked.
"I'm going to the cafe down the street. One of my partners asked to meet up there. I have to go and see him," Howard said, getting up and walking out.
Zoey walked him to the door. She also warned the driver, "Alan, drive slowly. Be careful."
"Don't worry, Miss."
The driver, Alan, started the car and chatted casually with Howard. Miss Zoey cares about you the most, Mr. Jules. As they say, daughters are always the most caring." Howard nodded with a grin on his face. "That's right."noveldrama
To everyone's surprise, Alan added, "On the other hand, Miss Lucille is really heartless and reckless- I'm sorry, sir. I shouldn't
have mentioned Miss Lucille."
Ever since Howard severed ties with Lucille and drove her cut of the house, he had strictly prohibited any servants from mentioning Lucille at home.
If anyone mentioned her, he would definitely be furious!
Alan broke out in a cold sweat.
Even though Howard didn't lose his temper, his face turned cold.
Right?
He warned, "Alan, since we've been working together for so many years, I won't say anything to you. However, remember that you're not allowed to mention that brat in front of me from now on. I don't want to hear a single word about her." Alan immediately replied, "Yes, of course. There won't be a next time, Mr. Jules."
Howard leaned against the back seat, and the tension on his face eased a little.
At that moment, Zoey watched Howard's car drive off at the gate of the Jules family's villa. She returned to her room and locked the door. After repeatedly making sure that no one was
eavesdropping, she took out her mobile phone and dialed
someone.
"Hello, Mr. Davis. I need you to do me a favor."
The person she asked for help was named Henry Davis.
He was her father's best friend when he was still alive.
When she was ten years old, her father had unfortunately died in order to save Howard. Her mother abandoned them early on, and she had no relatives. Initially, Henry wanted to adopt her, but couldn't because he was abroad and couldn't come back in time. That was why Howard brought her home and raised her.