Chapter 221

Since Richard had graciously extended an invitation, it would be remiss of us to decline. After we exchanged a brief look with Douglas, he responded, "Since you have invited us, we'll definitely be there on time." At that moment, the atmosphere was quite harmonious. After we stepped out of Helix Group, Caroline and I sank into our seats in the car, letting out sighs of relief. Douglas was amused by our appearance. He chuckled and said, "You two were so eloquent in your responses earlier. What's with the sudden timidity now?" Caroline dismissively waved her hand and said, "We had initially assumed that Mr. Fowler was an easy target, but it turns out he's quite formidable. If it hadn't been for you, Nance and I would have undoubtedly struggled today." Douglas flashed a grin and replied, "You're giving me too much credit, Ms. Whittaker. It should be given to Nancy instead. I was merely lending a hand in the background." Douglas' comment made me feel a bit embarrassed. "I couldn't ha