136: Chapter 136: The Quarrel Begins 136: Chapter 136: The Quarrel Begins Jas Brown and Emily Lopez took a taxi straight ho.
Along the way, Emily didn’t say much, but as soon as they got out of the car and walked into the residential area, Emily excitedly linked her arm through Jas’s and, with sparkling eyes, exclaid, “Brother-in-law, you’re truly incredible!
I knew you could fight, but I never imagined you could fight like that.
Seven or eight thugs, and you took them out so easily.
This is the first ti I’ve seen soone so powerful.
Brother-in-law, have you learned so real martial arts?
Like the kind in W Region novels?”
Emily’s questions poured out like a burst of gunfire, one after the other, overwhelming Jas so much that he could hardly keep up.
He replied with a wry smile, “Can we take these one at a ti?”
Emily stuck out her tongue and said, “Alright then, let ask you, do you really know martial arts?”
“I know so, what they taught in the military.
Uncle Lopez knows this; I think he has so martial arts skills too.
Haven’t you ever seen him?”
“Of course, I’ve seen him doing so moves, but he’s been out of the service for so many years.
I think he’s just showing off with fancy moves.
Not like you, brother-in-law—that was the real deal.”
“Hehe, Uncle Lopez is a leader; he obviously can’t go around fighting people.
I liked this kind of stuff while I was in the service, and it seems I have a natural talent for it, so I was a little better than the average soldier.”
“A little better?
You were amazing!
Just like that, seven or eight guys were all down on the ground.” Emily kept talking, gesticulating as she spoke; today’s events had truly excited her.
Amidst their laughter, they arrived at their apartnt door in the elevator.
Jas took out his keys and opened the door, only to find the living room light on, with Gina Lopez still wearing the sa professional outfit she had on in the morning, phone in hand.
Jas’s phone also started ringing at that mont.
“Sis, why are you back?” Emily asked Gina in surprise, then added in a guilty whisper.
Gina hung up the phone, crossed her arms over her chest, and looked at them coldly, saying, “Can you two give an explanation?”
Emily giggled and said, “I’m tired.
I’m going to take a shower.” Then she dashed into the bathroom to hide.
Jas was left sowhat speechless.
Emily really wasn’t showing any loyalty at this mont.
It was her idea to go out, and now that Gina had found out, she had bolted first.
“Great, you’ve got such a strong sll of alcohol on you.
What exactly did you do?” Gina demanded, her voice harsh as she glared at Jas.
Of course, Gina wasn’t genuinely Jas’s girlfriend, and with Emily hiding in the bathroom, Jas didn’t feel the need to be afraid of Gina.
He simply smiled faintly and said, “I took Emily out to a bar for a few drinks.”
“A few drinks?
With such a strong sll, how much did you drink?”
“We didn’t drink that much.
We just went out to have so fun, and we didn’t do anything bad.
It seems to there’s no need for such a big fuss.”
“I don’t stop you from playing during the day, but going out at night, don’t you know how dangerous it can be outside?
If anything happened to Emily, how would I explain it to our parents?”
As Gina lectured him, Jas beca frustrated, frowning as he said, “I was with her.
What could have happened?” Pretending to be her boyfriend and looking after his sister-in-law, Gina’s temper was just too much for Jas to handle.
Emily then burst out of the bathroom, stood in front of Jas, and glared at Gina, “What do you think you’re doing?
I just asked my brother-in-law to take out for so fun.
Do you have to make such a scene?
Who do you think you are?
I’m your sister.
In this life, our lots are cast; there’s nothing we can do about that.
But brother-in-law is such a good person, and you still treat him like this.
Let tell you, if brother-in-law loses his temper and doesn’t want you anymore, you’ll be too late even if you cry about it.”
This was the first ti Jas had seen the sisters really argue.
Emily had a sharp tongue; she had turned Gina’s face red with just a few words, leaving her trembling with anger, unable to speak.
Emily stood with her hands on her hips and scoffed, “What, no coback?
Just because you’re a big boss doesn’t an you can shout at my brother-in-law.
Don’t forget, you’re still his girlfriend.
Have you fulfilled your responsibilities as a girlfriend?
All day, you think about what my brother-in-law should do; how co you’ve never considered what you should be doing?”
Seeing Gina’s eyes red with anger, Jas pulled Emily back and said, “Emily, stop it.”
“I will not stop.
She’s my sister; she yells at , fine, but to treat her boyfriend like this?
Do you think everyone is like your employees, dependent on you to make a living?
People like brother-in-law, there are loads who like him, and you don’t even appreciate it.
I really feel sorry for brother-in-law.”
“Have you said enough?” Gina suddenly roared.
“No, I haven’t said enough.
What about it?” Emily stared back, unyielding in her confrontation with her sister.
The two of them were equally furious, their expressions almost identical.
If not for the different clothes they were wearing, Jas might once again have had trouble telling them apart.
Jas Brown’s headache worsened as the two bickered; he shot them a glare and barked, “Have you two had enough?”
Gina Lopez imdiately snapped at Jas Brown, “You shut your mouth.”
Jas furrowed his brows and stretched out his hand, suddenly lifting Gina into his arms.
She was completely taken by surprise, and by the ti she ca to her senses, Jas had already carried her into the bedroom and then, with a thud, closed the door behind them.
“What are you doing?” Gina was startled and cried out.
Jas leaned in close to Gina’s ear and murmured softly, “Watch out, we might blow our cover.”
Gina instantly cald down.
Compared to arguing with her sister, this was clearly more important.
She snorted and demanded, “Then why did you carry in here?”
Jas set Gina down and explained, “If I didn’t bring you here, you two would’ve kept arguing endlessly.
What if you got so worked up that you gave us away?
Then all my hard work these past days would’ve been for nothing.”
Gina gave Jas a glare but knew he had a point, and said irritably, “So why did you go along with her to fool ?”
“The boss, you see, it’s just a bit of fun.
No need for such a big reaction.
Besides, as a qualified brother-in-law, shouldn’t I be doing this?”
Gina’s anger finally subsided, but as soon as she thought about Emily Lopez taking Jas’s side, she frowned again and said, “Emily is quite protective of you, isn’t she?”
“That’s because she thinks of as her brother-in-law.
Stop worrying about useless things.
I know what I should and shouldn’t do.”
Emily, seeing Jas carry her sister into the bedroom, quickly went up to the door to listen.
She couldn’t hear what the two inside were saying, but apparently, her sister had stopped arguing.
This surprised Emily considerably; she knew her sister’s temperant very well.
Usually, even if she was angry, she rarely argued with Emily, but once they got into a real fight, it wouldn’t end easily.
Who would have thought that after going into the room with Jas, her sister would quiet down so quickly?
This brother-in-law really did have so martial arts skills, able to subdue her sister.
After a while, the bedroom door opened, and Emily playfully winked at Gina and Jas as they erged, asking, “All good now?”
Emily was a girl with an open mind; she had a quick temper, but it also cooled quickly.
She never bore grudges against her sister.
Gina glared at Emily and said, “Were you waiting to see if we’d break up?”
Grinning cheekily, Emily said, “Heh, it looks like even you aren’t foolish.
Couples fight at the head of the bed and make up at the foot, right?
Oh, but you two aren’t a couple yet.”
Gina’s face turned red with anger, and she snapped, “A dog’s mouth won’t spit out ivory.
Get to the shower and off to bed.”
Jas gave Emily a sly ‘OK’ gesture behind Gina’s back.
Emily giggled and scampered off to the bathroom.
And so the storm passed.
It was getting late, so after everyone took their showers, they went off to their rooms to rest.
Gina lay in bed, unable to sleep.
It wasn’t because there was a man beside her, but because of her current situation.
For so many years, she’d always made decisions swiftly; what she disliked most was dithering.
However, now she felt that with two issues on her plate, she was just making things ssier.
The first issue was about her job.
She wanted to leave but couldn’t bear the thought.
The decision was genuinely torturing her.
The JYPP Region Company was like her child; how could she let go so easily?
But if she didn’t leave, the higher-ups probably wouldn’t let her stay in charge here either.
She didn’t want to move to another branch or head to the headquarters.
The JYPP Region still had so much potential, and she had many ideas yet to implent.
The second issue was about her relationship with Jas.
She had thought that pretending to be a couple just to deceive her parents over the New Year would be the end of it, but things had beco more complicated.
Jas, as her boyfriend, had gained her family’s approval—not only did her parents like him, but her sister did too.
If she were to break up with Jas, her parents would surely get angry, and they’d pester her about finding another boyfriend.
Gina didn’t want to drag these issues out any longer.
She was well aware that prolonging them would only lead to more trouble.
After pondering half the night, Gina made up her mind.
Regarding work, she’d leave the JYPP Region and join Lucy Campbell’s company.
As for Jas, once Emily was gone, she’d tell her parents straight up that she and Jas had split.
Her parents weren’t nearby anyway; they’d probably just nag at her, and she could excuse herself by claiming emotional hurt and a desire to avoid relationships for a while.
Having made these two decisions, Gina yawned, feeling sleepiness wash over her.
Yet, as she turned to look at Jas, bathed in the hazy moonlight, admiring his distinct features, a sudden twinge of reluctance surged through her.
The thought startled Gina—who had rely hired Jas, after all?
Why would she feel any reluctance?
Could it be that she was truly developing feelings for Jas?
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