Chapter 676

They both turned their heads at the same time.

Evelyn Ross was walking towards them.

Sunlight fell on her, outlining her slender figure.

Julian Evans's eyes suddenly brightened.

Richard Evans's face instantly darkened. "What are you doing here?"

Evelyn walked straight up to the two men, her tone calm. "I think your son has great potential. I want to invest in him to start a company."

Richard was stunned for a moment, then furious. "Are you deliberately trying to oppose me?"

Evelyn spread her hands. "I didn't think that far. I'm just giving an old classmate an opportunity."

Richard's chest heaved violently. "You—"

Evelyn had already turned to Julian. "Remember in college, we said we'd start a chemical company together after graduation? Now, I want to invest in you. Do you accept?"

Julian froze.

He looked at Evelyn, his lips moving slightly.

He wanted to ask: Are you investing in me to deal with the main branch of the family, or out of pity?

Before the words could leave his mouth, Evelyn cut him off. "You know me. I never act on emotion. I'm investing in you only because I think you're suitable."

Julian did have advantages.

His social skills, his ability to rally people, were stronger than Evelyn's, even more outstanding than Alexander Vance's.

Julian clenched his fists, his jaw tight.

Beside him, Richard roared, "Julian Evans! Don't you dare accept her investment! She's in cahoots with Alexander Vance! She's doing this on purpose!"

Julian seemed not to hear.

He just looked at Evelyn and nodded. "I accept."

Richard was hopping mad. "Ungrateful wretch! You ungrateful wretch!"

Evelyn ignored him, looking down to transfer money to Julian. "This is your first month's salary. Next, you need to register the company, trademark, hire people…"

Julian immediately responded, "I will report progress to the investor regularly."

Evelyn smiled slightly. "Email is fine."

"Okay."

With a few words, the matter was settled.

Richard was practically steaming with anger. He shouted, "Julian! Is it because she looks like the dead Evelyn Ross that you're treating her as a substitute? Let me tell you, she's just using you! You accept her investment, do you still have feelings for her? Do you think Alexander Vance will let you off?"

Julian's clenched fists suddenly relaxed.

He laughed.

"I always thought it was a momentary lapse in judgment during college that made me miss her." He lowered his eyes, his voice very soft. "But now I understand, I was never worthy."

He took a step back and gave a slight bow. "Ms. Ross, I look forward to your guidance in the future."

Julian raised his head, his smile one of relief.

The recent period of颓废 and weight loss had almost changed him into a different person.

But this smile now seemed to have shed all burdens, carrying a sense of liberation.

Evelyn also smiled.

This Julian was more like the young man from college who had pursued her for four years.

That young man had never looked down on her for being poor, nor had he distanced himself from her for being withdrawn.

She really should thank him.

In her lonely youth, he had kept her company for a time.

They looked at each other.

Their eyes held mutual understanding.

He had let go of his guilt.

She had finally forgiven him.

Richard's face was livid. "Fine, fine, you little bastard! She gives you a few crumbs, and you think she's your benefactor? Do you know what you're missing? The inheritance rights of the entire main branch of the Vance family! You want to work for her? Fine! I'll bring Cecilia Evans and her mother home right now! Let you know I don't need a son like you anymore!"

He flung these words and turned to stride away.

Julian watched his retreating back.

Evelyn stepped closer. "Regret it?"

"No." Julian shook his head. "I just suddenly think he's pitiful too."

"What?"

"My mother loved him so much, but he never knew how to cherish it. Cecilia and her mother are just using him, but he can't see it."

Julian smiled. "But, it doesn't matter. From now on, he and I will have no further relationship."

Evelyn nodded.

She was about to say goodbye when a man suddenly rushed over from the side.

The man held up his phone, the camera aimed at Evelyn. "Everyone, look! Isn't this the Ms. Ashcroft who was exposed online recently for being unusually kind to a spy?"

As soon as he spoke, several people immediately gathered around.

Evelyn frowned.

Julian immediately stepped in front of her. "You've got the wrong person! We're not!"

The man took a step closer, the camera almost shoved in Evelyn's face. "How could I be wrong? It's her! There aren't many ordinary people this pretty! Ms. Ashcroft, I want to ask you, why were you so good to a spy? Don't you know that kindness to the wicked is cruelty to the good?"

"I think she's in league with the spy!"

Someone nearby shouted.

Immediately after, a cup of milk tea was hurled violently towards them!