Reborn with Nothing but My Farm and Vengeance in the Apocalypse novel Chapter 332

Chapter 332: Chapter 332: A 180-Degree Turn

As Winnie Summers watched in mild surprise, Miles Howell bowed slightly, extended his hand for a handshake, and said with a smile, "Hello, Ms. Summers! My surname is Howell. Please, just call me Howell!"

Melody Summers: "..."

Melody Summers was dumbfounded. ’Is it just me, or does it feel like this Miles Howell has suddenly become a completely different person?’

Melody even began to wonder if the arrogant Miles Howell from a moment ago—the one with his legs crossed and a look of utter disdain—had just been a figment of her imagination.

It wasn’t just Melody who was surprised; Kylie Walsh, who was hiding and peeking from the balcony, was utterly shocked.

Kylie thought, ’Did Miles Howell take the wrong meds or something?!’

’Wasn’t he supposed to help me teach Melody Summers and her mother a lesson? So what’s with this bootlicking act now?’

Winnie Summers was also taken aback by this, but she still managed a polite smile and replied, "...Hello, Mr. Howell..."

Before Melody or Winnie could even process what was happening, Miles Howell quickly ushered them over. "Please, have a seat! Don’t just stand there!"

Seeing the warm smile on Miles Howell’s face, Melody and Winnie pushed down their confusion and sat on the sofa together.

After a moment of careful consideration, Winnie spoke. "Mr. Howell, about your jade pendant... we are truly sincere in our desire to purchase it. Is there any chance we could discuss it further? If you feel the price isn’t right, we’re willing to increase our offer. What price did you have in mind?"

Upon hearing this, Miles Howell waved his hands dismissively. "Not at all, not at all. That jade pendant was left to me by my father. The price is irrelevant. My main wish is for it to find its destined owner!"

"And now that I’ve met you two ladies, I’m certain that you are the ones destined to have it!"

This left Melody even more stunned. ’How did things end up so different from what I expected?’

’I was preparing for a tough fight, but we’re getting the pendant this easily?’

As Melody watched in astonishment, Miles Howell fumbled to put down his wine glass and picked up a box from the table.

He presented the box to Winnie Summers with both hands and said with a smile, "The pendant is here, Ms. Summers. Please, take it!"

Winnie took the box with both hands and opened it. Inside lay the very same jade pendant with the ruyi pattern.

Relieved, Winnie looked up at Miles Howell and said sincerely, "Thank you so much, Mr. Howell, for being willing to part with it. Please rest assured, I will take very good care of this pendant."

Miles Howell quickly waved his hands. "Not at all, you’re being too kind! It’s an honor for the pendant to be in your hands!"

He then took a business card from his pocket, offered it to Winnie with both hands, and said, "Oh, and this is my card. Please take it. If you need anything in the future, I am at your service anytime!"

Winnie was completely baffled by Miles Howell’s effusiveness.

She accepted the card with both hands. Looking at the gilt lettering, she said, a little sheepishly, "Thank you, Mr. Howell... but we’re just an ordinary family. We probably can’t afford the services you provide..."

Miles Howell immediately replied, "No, no, please don’t say that! It’s an honor for me that you’ve even accepted my card!"

Winnie, feeling a bit overwhelmed by his intensity, could only thank him again. She rose to her feet and said, "Thank you, Mr. Howell. We should be going now."

Miles Howell shot to his feet as well. He hurried forward to open the door for Winnie and Melody, his tone tinged with reverence. "Of course, of course, Ms. Summers. Please, watch your step!"

Only after the mother and daughter had left did Miles Howell finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Kylie Walsh had watched the entire exchange from the balcony. She was in shock from start to finish, almost wondering if she was dreaming.

’Is this really the same Miles Howell I know?’

’How could the ever-arrogant Miles Howell act like such a spineless suck-up in front of that mother and daughter?!’

Once Melody and her mother were gone, Kylie stormed out from the balcony and said in disbelief, "Miles Howell, what was all that about? Weren’t you supposed to put that mother-daughter duo in their place?!"

At her words, Miles Howell looked up at Kylie, his expression unreadable.

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