Chapter 283 - 280: Rising Star IV (2/2)
Anyway, they decided not to dwell on it as no matter, it was only a matter of time before it gets revealed. It was a pity though, getting approval from the public was somehow endearing, no matter how easily swayable they were.
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Howell was amazed by how Emily lived, making him feel that she truly was a wonder. Although she was a daughter of a baron, he did not expect that she lived the way she did. It was a little similar how he as a middle-class commoner does. She told him that her family only has a title, but beyond that, they don't have much.
Her family's house was a typical townhouse. It was good as it was centrally located in the capital, but it was not that spectacular. If it were in the suburbs, it should be equivalent to a single detached home good for 8 people. For having a father that's part of the peerage, that was quite humble indeed.
Emily invited him to sit on the old sofa her family has. ”Please take a sit while I prepare tea. I'm sorry, my family only has 2 servants, the cook and the laundress. So, for other things, we do it ourselves.”
Emily always felt embarrassed about that detail but now, she's flaunting it to project the image she needs. Her sisters were peeking from the outside wondering what was going on.
Emily gave them the eye, and they all knew not to ask until the man leaves.
”No, please no need for tea. I am fine. No need to trouble yourself. I'm here for an interview and I don't wish to impede too much of your time.” Howell said.
”But you're a guest. It's impolite not to do so.”
”Please Ms. Emily, I insist.”
Emily furrowed her brows then nodded as she took the seat opposite of his. ”Alright. Then, how should this interview go?”
”Actually, I already have a lot of things I want to write, but I don't know it they are okay with you. If I were to write everything I saw today, would it be alright or would it be…” he didn't continue to say as many ladies might be embarrassed about being in a situation like Emily was in.
”No, it's alright. I don't mind. It's the truth and I don't know why people think lowly when another is living humbly, but I take pride in it, as having a roof over one's head is blessing enough.”
Howell was more enchanted. He will definitely quote that.
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TBC