Chapter 431 - 438: Emily Berns Comes Knocking

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Chapter 431: Chapter 438: Emily Berns Comes KnockingAfter the meal, James Brown stood up, patted John Smith on the shoulder, and said, "Thanks for the hospitality. We’re leaving now." "Mr. Brown, I..." John Smith panicked instantly. If James Brown left him to his fate, wouldn’t his life be ruined? James offered a faint smile and said, "Be more mindful in the future. You’re not young anymore, don’t keep harming those young girls." John Smith, with a bitter expression, said, "Mr. Brown, I really won’t anymore, but... I still have to..." "It won’t affect anything. You’re fine now." As soon as James finished speaking, he walked straight out with Lucy Campbell. "I’m fine?" John Smith’s eyes widened in disbelief. James didn’t seem to have done anything to him. But since James said so, he was inclined to cling to a shred of hope. He immediately found someone within the club, and when that woman stripped, he was so nervous he could hardly breathe. But then, he vaguely felt a reaction there—a far cry from the old pain he used to feel even at the thought of it. This filled him with joy. Lying on the bed, letting the woman serve him, his manhood was restored, and he once again became a functioning man. After his exhilaration, the mere thought of James Brown made sweat pour down his forehead. James wasn’t just formidable; he was practically a figure who could decide life and death. Not only did John have no hatred for him but also a tremendous sense of reverence. If given the chance, he was determined to curry favor with Mr. Brown and be sure never to offend him. As James Brown exited the club, everyone got into his car. Lucy Campbell smiled at him and said, "Mr. Watkins, should I head home myself so that you can drop off these two lovely ladies?" Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog blushed at the comment, both shy and delighted. They gazed at James eagerly. They weren’t women of loose morals, but when it came to James, they both wished he would agree. "No need. I’d better head home—I’ve been out all day. My wife will be mad." Alice and Jennifer both looked disappointed. Still, Alice chuckled and said, "Mr. Smith, you’re married? Why didn’t you let us know? We could’ve celebrated with you." James laughed and replied, "We didn’t host a wedding. Once we do, I’ll be sure to invite you." "Then take us to meet your wife," Jennifer said, giving James a playful wink. James smiled and said, "You both know her, so there’s no need." "We know her? Who’s the lucky one?" Alice and Jennifer were both surprised. James rubbed his nose and replied, "You’ll find out at the wedding. For now, it’s a secret." Alice and Jennifer pouted, displeased that James wouldn’t take them to meet her. Still, they didn’t dare push for answers or resort to coquettish antics. To them, James was like a god. Even just clinging to the edge of his life was enough for them—they wouldn’t dare dream of more. After dropping off Alice and Jennifer, Lucy grew curious and asked about John Smith. James gave her a brief summary. Lucy listened with great interest and commented enviously, "Too bad I wasn’t there. It must’ve been interesting to see." James chuckled, "Why are you interested in everything, as if you’re not from this world? Oh wait, maybe you really aren’t. You’re on such a high level, you can’t even appreciate common pleasures." "True. I used to find my pursuits exciting, but they seem so dull now. I’m starting to love being ordinary. Maybe I won’t go back. I’ll just stay as your secretary forever." James laughed heartily, "That’d be great. Having a secretary like you is a treat for the eyes every day." James took her comment as a joke and didn’t take it seriously. But Lucy, leaning against the window, seemed lost in thought. After spending the entire day outside, James returned home to find Emily Lopez pouting, visibly displeased. This sister-in-law clung to James more than his actual wife, Gina Lopez. Spending the weekend without James left Emily sulking. "Brother-in-law, you’ve been gone so long! I’m injured, and you’re not even here to take care of me," Emily complained, pulling James down onto the sofa with a look of grievance. Gina handed James a glass of water and said, "I’m home, aren’t I? Besides, you’re perfectly fine—why would your brother-in-law need to take care of you?" Lucy chuckled lightly, "My fault! I dragged your brother-in-law away. To make up for it, I bought you some gifts. Take a look, Emily—they’re handpicked by him." Hearing this, Emily brightened up immediately, eagerly taking the gifts from Lucy and opening them with excitement. Gina pulled Lucy aside and said, "Why bring gifts?" "It’s nothing special. I just saw them while we were shopping. Besides, I borrowed your husband; otherwise, James would’ve been here keeping you company." James sipped his drink and smiled, "No need to stand on ceremony. Lucy’s such a big spender—you shouldn’t feel guilty benefiting from her generosity." Gina shot him a look, "You’re certainly not shy about it." Lucy grinned, "I like James being this way. I don’t have many friends. I see you all as real friends, so don’t be so formal with me. Otherwise, I’ll feel awkward coming over for dinner in the future." "Ah! Brother-in-law, my sister and I haven’t had dinner yet," Emily suddenly exclaimed. James immediately smiled, "Alright, brother-in-law will cook for you two." Lucy didn’t stay for dinner. After the three of them ate, they sat in the living room watching TV. Emily casually rested her feet on James’s lap, boldly asking him to massage them in front of her sister. Meanwhile, Gina was happily chatting with James. Their home felt more lively and warm than ever. But this also reminded James of Melody Yoody. She was pregnant and experiencing strong symptoms. Normally, he should be taking care of her, but he couldn’t. This thought left James uneasy. "What’s wrong?" Gina noticed James seemed distracted and nudged him gently. James turned and smiled at Gina, "It’s nothing. Just random thoughts." "Care to share?" Gina probed gently. "Nothing important—just spaced out a bit. Now that you ask, I can’t even remember what I was thinking about," James said, avoiding creating a lie about Melody’s situation, as he still didn’t know how to address it. "Brother-in-law, are you daydreaming about some beauty?" Emily teased, nudging him with her foot. She thought his distraction stemmed from massaging her feet. Gina didn’t press further. Resting her head on James’s shoulder, she softly said, "Husband, don’t forget I’m your wife. Whatever it is, we can face it together." James felt a warm surge of gratitude. Since marrying Gina, he found her more like a gentle, caring wife at home—nothing like the assertive woman she was at work. That evening, Gina didn’t head to the bedroom. Instead, they all stayed in the living room watching TV. Emily couldn’t cross any lines with James but was content having him massage her in front of her sister. At around ten, they decided to rest. Emily tried to sleep with the couple, but Gina sternly refused after yesterday’s embarrassment over letting Emily join them unknowingly. Emily grumbled but didn’t insist, obediently heading back to her room to sleep. The weekend passed uneventfully. James stayed home, keeping company with both his wife and sister-in-law. Lucy Campbell stopped by for a chat too, and the day flew by. On Monday, James and Lucy arrived at the office together. David Clark, the plump colleague, sauntered over after learning Lucy was James’s cousin. He tried chatting her up, but James quickly sent him away. Sёarᴄh the Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Though both James and Lucy kept an eye on David, Lucy still couldn’t recall where she had seen him before. Later, some work arose, and James had Lucy report to the office. If Lucy was keen on being a secretary, James treated her as one inside the company. Lucy had just left when someone knocked on the office door. Focused on his work, James called out for them to enter without glancing up. The door opened, followed by the rhythmic click of high heels approaching. Assuming it was Lucy, James paid no mind. With the office busier now, Gina had tasked HR with creating more detailed personnel management plans, which James was painstakingly reviewing. These tasks were not his forte, so he focused on them with effort. Several minutes later, James sensed something off. The individual had been standing silently at his desk for some time. This wasn’t typical of Lucy. What’s more, their presence radiated intense hostility—an overwhelming killing intent. Alarm bells rang in James’s mind: Could this be a hitman, like the one who kidnapped Charlotte? James cautiously lifted his head, and when he saw the woman’s face, he leaned back abruptly, nearly tipping over his chair. He had faced countless threats before, but nothing compared to the fear Emily Berns instilled in him!

Chapter 431 - 438: Emily Berns Comes Knocking

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