246: Chapter 249: Secretly Following 246: Chapter 249: Secretly Following Following Christopher Taylor, the two n who had co with him frowned at Jas Brown’s obstinance, feeling helpless.
They knew that if the matter escalated too much, it wouldn’t be good.
If Jas could agree to Christopher’s terms, it would be a better way to handle things.
Involving the Public Security Bureau and causing a big scene, especially in the age of the internet, would make it difficult to manage if it got out online.
But now Christopher was so furious that they couldn’t calm him down without offending him, so they had no choice but to make a phone call.
At that mont, Jas’s phone rang first; it was Gina Lopez calling.
Jas answered with a laugh, “Mr.
Lopez, what’s the deal?”
“Where have you run off to?
Everyone’s waiting for you.” Gina’s tone was reproachful but not stern, more like she was sweet-talking.
Jas was a little overwheld by Gina’s tone.
For so reason, when other won talked to him like this, he found it pleasant, but not when Gina did; it made him uneasy, and he quickly said, “Alright, alright, I’m coming over.”
“You think you can co over?
There’s no way,” Christopher sneered.
Jas had hung up by then and told Alice, “Alright, soone’s pushing .
I’m not playing with them anymore.”
“Playing…” Christopher and the others were shocked by Jas’s words.
Did Jas consider his dealings with them as just play?
What was he relying on?
“You’re playing us for fools, you’re asking for death!” Before Christopher could speak, the other two n were already yelling angrily.
But Christopher just waved his hand dismissively, looking at Jas as if he were an idiot.
“Well, I’d like to see how you play.
The police will be here soon, and I wouldn’t mind if you go to the station to ‘play.’ Let the officers keep you entertained; I’ll make sure you enjoy it, haha…”
Ignoring Christopher, Jas went over to the window and picked up an item, turning to Christopher, he said, “Go ahead, call your people, I’m about to upload a thrilling video online.”
“Video?” Christopher was taken aback at first, then his eyes widened at the sight of the mobile phone in Jas’s hand.
He instantly realized what was happening; Jas had fild everything by placing his phone at the window.
If this got out online, it would be a scandal.
Him, the Deputy County Chief, coercing a female presenter would incite public outrage.
Even with a powerful family, to appease public sentint, he wouldn’t be able to continue as Deputy County Chief, and his future prospects within his family would be in jeopardy.
Jas brandished his phone and continued, “Mayor Johnson, isn’t it?
I think many people would love to see a mayor’s tyranny, how he oppresses civilians, and why such a mayor is so brazen as to completely disregard others.”
Christopher’s face turned ashen, and he suddenly roared with fury, “Grab it from him!”
He lunged at Jas, desperate to retrieve the footage.
At this critical mont when his career was at stake, the only thing on their minds was to grab the phone; nothing else mattered.
The two n also rushed at Jas with fury written all over their faces, ready to even kill Jas if necessary, so long as they could sohow cover it all up.
It was three n against one, but their assault was swiftly countered; in an instant, all three were kicked to the ground by Jas.
Blinded by desperation, the three n imdiately got up and charged at Jas again, all semblance of restraint gone.
At this point, they would dare kill Jas if it seed necessary.
But Jas had lost interest in them.
He quickly neutralized their attack, then, taking Alice by the hand, he simply walked out without saying another word to Christopher and his gang.
“Mr.
Smith, isn’t this making things too big?” Once in the hallway, Alice asked, a bit concerned.
Jas smiled and reassured her, “It’s fine.
With this video, they won’t dare to ss around.”
Rembering Jas’s identity, Alice felt less worried.
Lucy Campbell was one of the most influential young figures in SSUP Country, and as her cousin, Jas wouldn’t be lacking support.
Besides, Christopher’s influence was at most provincial, so compared to Jas, there was a significant gap.
Holding hands with Jas, Alice suddenly felt very sweet.
Jas had co to her rescue at her most perilous mont and even declared himself her boyfriend.
Although she knew it was fake, just the pretense of it was enough to satisfy her.
Side-glancing at Jas, she gripped his hand tightly, not wanting to waste this rare chance to be close to him, even if it was just for a brief mont, even if it was fleeting like a blooming flower upon snow—a mont she would never forget.
Jas could feel Alice tightening her grip.
He turned and smiled at her, “Don’t worry, really, there’s no issue.
Do you want to co with ?”
“To go with you… would that be inconvenient?”
“It’s not anyone else, just our company’s Mr.
Lopez, Director Green, and my old classmate Township Chief Johnson—all won.”
Alice Brown smiled and said, “All beauties, huh?
Mr.
Smith, you really are quite the charr.”
Jas Brown broke into a sweat and said, “What charr?
I’m just a personnel manager in the company now; they are all older than .
That’s why I slipped out.”
“Personnel departnt manager…
Mr.
Smith, you really are sothing.”
Jas Brown chuckled and said, “Let’s go.”
Alice nodded; even if it was the D Danger Zone, she was willing to take the risk to spend more ti with Jas Brown.
When they arrived at the door to Gina Lopez and the others, Jas Brown let go of Alice’s hand, and she felt a sense of disappointnt.
She wished Jas would keep holding her hand, never letting go, but she also knew that was just wishful thinking.
So she composed herself, put on a bright smile, and walked into the private room with Jas.
Gina Lopez and the other two won were chatting happily when suddenly they saw Jas Brown bringing Alice in and were briefly taken aback.
“Mr.
Lopez, Director Green, Mayor Johnson, hello.” Alice knew all three won, so she greeted them with a smile as she ca in.
The three of them also knew Alice, and Gina Lopez imdiately said with a smile, “Alice, co sit down.
How did Jas manage to find you in just a short while?”
Alice sat down with grace and said, “I just happened to bump into him.
Knowing that Mr.
Lopez, Director Green, and Mayor Johnson were eating here, I had to co and offer a toast, otherwise it would be impolite.”
“There’s no need for politeness here; we’re just having a casual al.
If you have no other plans, why not join us for a drink?”
“Then I won’t stand on ceremony.”
Now there were four won, each one stunning, and only one man, Jas Brown.
For any man, this would definitely be a blessing, but for Jas, it didn’t seem like a good thing.
Because lody Yoody didn’t know about Jas Brown’s identity as the CEO, he was still just a personnel manager here, so naturally, the head of the table was Gina Lopez, with lody Yoody and Sunny Nguyen sat next to her.
Jas Brown was beside lody Yoody, with Alice next to him.
They had barely spoken a few words before the topic shifted to him.
lody Yoody turned to Jas and raised her glass, saying, “I’m telling you, Jas, you’re surrounded by beauties every day.
You really have an embarrassnt of riches.” Then she downed the beer in her glass in one go.
Jas Brown drank a glass in accompanint.
In front of lody Yoody, he always felt a sense of guilt, even though lody had said she wouldn’t hold the past against him.
Things had happened after all, and their love back then had been intense; it’s not sothing that can be forgotten just like that.
Jas had been feeling quite relaxed a couple of days ago.
The past with lody Yoody, indeed, had been a burden on his heart.
It seed like once the burden was put down, it should be gone, but he knew that was just lying to himself.
Each ti he saw lody Yoody, his guilt didn’t lessen but grew heavier, because he knew her feelings for him hadn’t changed one bit; it was just the differences in their lives that had created a gap between them.
Jas forced a laugh and said, “What kind of luck is that?
I’m just a lowly manager, and here we have CEOs and directors.”
lody Yoody glanced at Gina Lopez and playfully slapped Jas’s shoulder, saying, “Now, old classmate, you can’t be talking like that.
Mr.
Lopez is interested in you; you shouldn’t be so evasive.
Mr.
Lopez has looks, talent, and capability; for her to be interested in you, that’s the blessing of several lifetis.
What more could you want?”
At that mont, Jas wanted to run away.
lody Yoody had a smiling face, but under the table, she was fiercely stepping on his foot and even grinding down on it.
Jas could easily have moved away, but he knew lody was venting, so he let her vent her emotions.
With a bitter smile, Jas said, “lody, stop joking around.
I’m just a poor guy, I’m not out to chase after rich and beautiful won.”
Gina Lopez gave Jas a mocking glance and said, “I’m telling you, Jas, can you not embarrass us in front of others?
There’s no one else here.
I’m not afraid, so why are you still hiding?
You just keep worrying about this and that, and I can’t do anything with you.”
lody Yoody laughed softly and said, “Is that so?
Then I’ll have to have a good talk with him later.
I know all about that guy’s pettiness.”
At this point, Alice was sowhat speechless, sensing an undercurrent of contention between lody Yoody and Gina Lopez—it certainly seed a bit like jealousy.
Mr.
Smith really lived up to his na; even when keeping a low profile, he undoubtedly had plenty of beautiful won around him.
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