Chapter 581


    Besides, for a long time, she had been copying the habits and preferences of Pearl Howard, who


    disappeared years ago


    She did this to win the affection of Pearl’s family, hoping they would pour all their love for Pearl onto


    her.


    Like Balfour, who treated her like his own sister and spoiled her rotten.


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    However, the Bagleys werent so easily swayed by her attempt to resemble Pearl.


    Patricia was frustrated by this, but she hadn’t given up trying to win over the two old folks from the


    Bagley family


    This was because the Bagleys held a significant position among the rich and powerful families, and


    they were old friends with the nchets. If she could get on their good side, she would have a powerful


    network backing her, which would help if she were to marry into the nchet family.


    Thus, she had been trying hard to make the two old Bagleys treat her like their long–lost


    granddaughter, but she had been unsessful all these years


    “Old Mr. Bagley”


    Someone called out softly


    Everyone turned to look at a middle–aged man in a grey suit who was walking over slowly


    Old Mr. Bagley’s friendly face instantly turned sour upon seeing the man and he grumpily asked, “What


    are you doing here?”


    The middle–aged man was polite and said, “It’s your birthday today I came to give you a gift and wish


    you a happy birthday”


    Old Mr. Bagley grumpily said. “Take it away! The Bagleys don’t need your stuff!”


    The middle–aged man didn’t get angry and just sighed resignedly. He gave the gift to old Mr. Bagley’s


    servant and instructed, “Add a little of this when you make soup for old Mr. Bagley it’s good for his


    health, but remember not to add too much Too much won’t be effective”


    The old servant just nodded and took the gift


    Having delivered the gift, the middle–aged man politely said, “I won’t disturb your birthday celebration,


    Tile see you another time.”


    Old Mr. Bagley waved him away grumpily, “Get out! Don’te to wish me a happy birthday, don’t


    come here at all, you bring nothing but trouble!”


    The middle–aged man didn’t say anything and just sighed. He seemed used to old Mr. Bagley’s attitude


    and turned to leave.


    By this time, Byran and Patricia hade over.


    Byran said, “Dad”


    Patricia said, “Dad, are you leaving?”


    McNeil Howard nodded to his two children, “You two stay here and keep your grandfatherpany on


    his birthday. Byran, don’t make trouble and annoy your grandfather. Patricia, put on more clothes, don’t


    catch a cold”


    Byran said, “OK, I got it. I’m not a kid, I won’t cause trouble!”


    Patricia nodded, “OK, Dad, I’ll go put on a coatter”


    Ellinor, an outsider, stood aside, quietly observing their interactions.


    The middle–aged man was McNeil Howard, head of the Howard family, and her biological father


    Ellinor felt a mix of emotions upon seeing her biological father for the first time. She smirked with a hint


    of sarcasm on her face


    The man was in his forties, dressed neatly but not overly refined. He was tall and handsome, with fine


    lines at the corners of his eyes, which were just signs of age.


    As Ellinor watched him, Mr. Howard senior walked towards her.