The Billionaire Heir Fell for the Wrong Girl (Hathaway Whitmore) novel Chapter 137

Chapter 137

After hanging up, Hathaway was left a bit dazed.

She never would’ve guessed that Zachary had a cousin.

That was a real surprise.

Back in her previous life, all she knew was that Zachary had joined Blackwood Tech, not the Blackwood Group, but Jeremiah’s own tech company.

He always seemed distant from his family, basically living at the office. On holidays, he’d hang out with Killian and lan, and she never saw any of his relatives around.

Of course, Zachary and Hathaway weren’t close at all.

This time around, she went to the university district, pretending to be a lost student and using the classic “Hey, can you help me out, classmate?” move to deliberately get close to him.

She shamelessly put herself out there, and after hanging out a few times, Zachary actually turned out to be pretty warm and welcoming.

Just then, Mary set Avery’s breakfast on the table. Avery came over to eat and noticed her spacing out “Who

was that on the phone?” he asked.

“Zachary,” Hathaway replied.

“The engineer who’s about to join the company?” Avery asked.

“Who knows, maybe one day he’ll be my husband,” Hathaway joked.

Avery nearly spat out his milk.

Hathaway, brimming with confidence, didn’t look up. “The moment he steps through that door, he’s mine.”

Sylvia walked over and asked, “Who are you planning to catch?”

Hathaway finally looked up at Sylvia and grinned, “How about I bring home a son–in–law for you?”

“That would be perfect, Sylvia replied. “The house would be livelier then”

“Mom, don’t listen to her, Avery said, grabbing half a fried dough stick. “She’s been crushing hard Entely: First she’s talking about bringing home a son–in–law, now she’s saying someone’s got a crush on her.”

Hathaway snorted with a playful smirk. “Wait and see.”

After breakfast, Avery had to take Celeste to her prenatal checkup, so he hurried off without saying much.

When Celeste came downstairs, Mary had already finished tidying up, and the three of them headed in together.

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“Celeste, I’ll go with you, too,” Hathaway said.

Celeste smiled, “Avery and Mary are enough for now. You can come with me next time

“Okay, Hathaway replied.

Watching their car drive off, Hathaway plopped down on the couch and started flipping through a magazine, eyeing the latest dress trends.

Just then, her phone rang. It was Evelyn. “Honey, I’m in love!

“He says he’s broke, but he’d never sell himself for money. He told me to take my money and get out of his sight. Isn’t he so gutsy?”

Hathaway’s mood totally tanked.

So she wasn’t the only one crushing hard.

“What’s his name?” Hathaway asked, clenching her fists.

“Ryder,” Evelyn replied.

Hathaway had known Evelyn for years, but it wasn’t until she was on her deathbed in her previous life that she found out Evelyn had a crush on Jeremiah, too,

Evelyn wasn’t the bold type. After watching Hathaway throw herself at Jeremiah, working so hard and still getting nowhere, Evelyn figured she couldn’t handle a guy like him and gave up on her own.

But that didn’t stop Evelyn from keeping a close eye on Jeremiah and Jessica. She and Hathaway totally bonded over their mutual dislike for Jessica

In her previous life. Lucas and the others always kept Jeremiah’s secrets from Hathaway, so most of what she learned about him was through Evelyn.

At least Evelyn was always honest. She never exaggerated or made things up.

But for someone so straightforward, she actually ditched the perfect match her parents had lined up for her, only to fall headfirst for some scumbag and end up dragging the whole Montgomery family down with her Half an hour later, Hathaway fixed Ryder with a cold stare and was the first to speak. “You again.”

Evelyn blinked in surprise, turning to Hathaway. “You two know each other?”

Hathaway nodded, her tone flat and blunt. “It’s merely a waiter.”

Evelyn’s face fell, a hint of annoyance Dashing in her eyes. She turned to Rider and said softly, Haney, could you wait for me over there for a bit? I need to talk to my friend”

Once Ryder was nur of earshot, Evelyn pulled Hathaway inside and whispered, “Yeah, you’re not worang hat

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couldn’t you at least not embarrass him in front of everyone?

“He’s got that whole proud, standoffish thing going on. He really can’t handle being put on the spot like that

“An arrogant waiter,” Hathaway said.

Ryder was always a stubborn, obsessive kid from a poor background, with a burning hatred for the rich and powerful.

Hathaway remembered all too well how, in her previous life, Evelyn had been pushed to the edge by him

When she called him crazy, he went off like a madman, screaming, “You rich people are the reason I’m like this! You owe me!”

But now, standing in front of them, his eyes were gentle, his smile polite, and his whole demeanor humble and respectful. Every bit of it was a carefully crafted façade.

Hathaway felt a chill run down her spine. “Evelyn, you wanted me to check him out for you, right? Well, I’m not giving my approval.”

Evelyn tried to defend him. “You don’t understand what kind of person he is. He told me, though he’s broke right now, if he ever makes 150 million dollars, he’d give every last cent to me.”

Evelyn always had a thing for proud, self–reliant guys who acted like money was beneath them.

Hathaway nodded. “He says he’ll hand over 150 million dollars if he ever makes it, but right now, he doesn’t have a dime to his name, not a single penny for you.”

“You’re such a gold digger, Evelyn pouted.

“Evelyn, he’s not a good guy.” Hathaway said, clearly annoyed. “Just give me a few days. I’m going to dig into whatever happened at that orphanage and get you the truth.”

Evelyn glared at Hathaway, her irritation written all over her face, “I trust my own instincts, so don’t you dare mess with him. If you do, you’ll have to deal with me.”

Hathaway shot back. “Don’t let that pretty boy fool you. People can totally fake their character if they wain.”

Evelyn didn’t listen to a single word Hathaway said, and they ended up leaving in a huff.

Evelyn marched right over, grabbed Ryder’s arm, and left without so much as a backward glance.

Hathaway watched the two of them walk away, and could only pull out her phone right then and there calling someone to dig up evidence of Ryder and that while lotus girlfriend of his being a little too close

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