Although those words sounded reasonable, they attracted many people's attention.
-That's the real world of the wealthy, isn't it? I'm too poor to imagine it. They are so rich, but why don't they do the checkup overseas?
-They did it to gain good reputations. Businessmen and businesswomen do things only for their profits.
-Mr. Witt seems to imply Sophia worshiped thing foreigns. TSK. TSK. Why did she return from abroad? She should have stayed there all the time.
-I was moved by Drake and Sophia's love story before. They turn out to be such bad guys. How disgusting!"
Shortly after, Sophia and Drake saw the news and realized Rashad's purpose with a single glimpse.
Drake called Sophia on the phone. "Seen it? That's your good senior in high school."
Sophia heaved a sigh. "Can you stop mocking me? How could I know he'd changed so much? Look. He smeared me too."
"He wasn't an idiot to say those words at that moment. I'm sure he has a purpose."
The point was, what was his purpose?
Soon, they received a call from the Old Riley and were asked to return to the Riley manor.
Sophia and Drake exchanged glances as they arrived. Their premonitions told them that something would happen today. But they feared nothing.
After entering the house, they saw Lily and Rashad standing in the living room. Seeing them, Rashad looked ashamed.
"Drake, Sophia, I'm sorry. Grandpa just scolded me. I've realized my mistakes."
Drake and Sophia looked at him in unison. Drake asked, "Huh? What do you mean, Rashad? Why do you suddenly apologize? I don't quite follow you."
"I have never managed a large company. This time I failed to achieve cooperation at Sliplas. When I came back, I tried to help you out, but I only made things worse. I'm sorry. I've realized that I still have a lot to learn.
"It's all my fault. I apologize for it."
Both Drake and Sophia scoffed inwardly, for they had seen through Rashad, who pretended to be pure and innocent, but was in fact manipulative and calculating.
Lily walked to them and echoed apologetically, "Drake, Sophia, your cousin has never dealt with such things. He wanted to help, but... As his mother, I should have reminded him more. It was my fault. Please forgive us."
Sophia and Drake didn't speak. After all, they wanted to hear the Old Riley's opinion.
"Drake, Sophia, I called Rashad to come back as soon as this happened. I was really angry just now. This was just supposed to be over. I didn't expect him to make comments like that online to make things worse."
"Rashad explained he was too worried to be considerate. You should know he used to live in a different circle, so he had never encountered such a thing. You should help him more in the future so that he can get used to these situations as soon as possible. Just forgive him this time."
Finally, Drake and Sophia understood Rashad's real purpose.
They were impressed by the trick Rashad used.
It not only ruined their reputation but also gained the Old Riley's forgiveness. What an impressive trick.
Though they detected Rashad's purpose and trick, they had to suppress their rage.
Sophia chuckled, "Grandpa, you've overthought this. We know Rashad is inexperienced, so we've never blamed him for this matter."
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