Regarding the proposal made by Bonnie and Jeremy, Ritchie accepted without the slightest hesitation.
"In that case, you should promptly go find Howard." he instructed, his voice carrying an air of urgency. "I believe the two of you will suffice for this task, rendering my presence unnecessary." he added, a note of finality in his tone.
The reasons Ritchie provided were merely superficial justifications.
In truth, Ritchie did not hold a particularly favorable impression of Howard. Ritchie always felt that when he and Emma, along with Claire, were targeted by Kean, Howard had not exerted his utmost efforts to assist them.
Consequently, Ritchie believed that Howard was merely exploiting him, Jeremy, and the others.
Once they no longer held any value, Howard would promptly discard them without a second thought.
