288: Chapter 295: A Promise Holds 288: Chapter 295: A Promise Holds Gina Lopez was at a loss for words when Sunny Nguyen put it that way.
But Sunny Nguyen misunderstood and took Gina Lopez’s hand seriously, saying, “Gina, we’re good sisters, I’ve never considered you an outsider.
If there’s anything, let’s talk about it openly to avoid any hard feelings.
I promise you, I will not behave like this with Jas Brown in the future, so you don’t feel uncomfortable.”
Only then did Gina Lopez snap back to her senses, hurrying to reply, “No, no, that’s not what I an.
I haven’t had that kind of relationship with Jas Brown.”
“Really?” Sunny Nguyen teased Gina Lopez with a wink.
Gina Lopez imdiately felt the awkwardness under Sunny Nguyen’s gaze, knowing that Sunny Nguyen must not believe her now, so she gritted her teeth and recounted the incident where she pretended to be Jas Brown’s wife the other day, including the details—she even went into detail because she knew that Sunny Nguyen and Jas Brown were just engaged in that act a mont ago.
Sunny Nguyen was astonished upon listening and comnted, “Jas Brown is really sothing, able to restrain himself in that kind of situation.”
Gina Lopez gave an embarrassed smile, saying, “Maybe he was afraid that people would see the problem.”
Sunny Nguyen laughed, “Hehe, I wouldn’t know about that.
But the way things are between you two now, it’s no different from having a real relationship.
I won’t ddle anymore then; I hope you two can eventually beco a couple.”
Gina Lopez hurried to clarify, “That’s not what I ant, Sister Sunny, I really don’t have that kind of thought.
I’m Gina Lopez, even if, even if I really did marry Jas Brown, I wouldn’t stop him from being with you.”
Sunny Nguyen laughed out loud, and Gina Lopez gave her a nudge, protesting, “Don’t you believe what I said?”
Sunny Nguyen managed to suppress her laughter, saying, “What silliness is this, what kind of person would let their own husband fool around with another woman.”
“You’re not an outsider, you’ve been with Jas Brown for a long ti.
Under normal circumstances, it would be perfectly right if you were with Jas Brown.
I always feel like I’ve snatched him from you, but you’ve never minded it.
How could I stop you two from being together?
Plus, you’ve said it yourself, you never thought of marrying Jas Brown, so there won’t be any problems.”
Sunny Nguyen found Gina Lopez’s train of thought to be really bizarre and sowhat naïve.
The main thing was she didn’t expect that despite developing her relationship with Jas Brown to this point, Gina Lopez still hadn’t changed her mind about it, which was rather touching.
Holding Gina Lopez’s hand, Sunny Nguyen said emotionally, “Gina, I’m so grateful for your kindness, I really don’t know what to say.
No matter what happens in the future, I, Sunny Nguyen, will never let you down.
Just say the word, and I’ll break with Jas Brown completely, without the slightest involvent.”
Gina Lopez grasped Sunny Nguyen’s hand in return, smiling as she said, “Sister Sunny, rest assured, I would never do that.
I know I’m too prideful, and in many ways, I’m not suitable to be a good wife.
I’m counting on you to keep that guy’s heart in the future.”
Sunny Nguyen laughed heartily, “Okay, then I won’t be polite.”
Jas Brown had no idea that the discussion between Gina Lopez and Sunny Nguyen was about this matter.
After making rry with Sunny Nguyen, he was feeling refreshed and leisurely returned to his office.
Since Linda Campbell ntioned that she would dine with the Mayor tonight, Jas Brown wouldn’t be able to have dinner with Sarah Utah.
He made a call to Sarah Utah, and she was very understanding.
After her bold confession today, she was teased by her company colleagues and now she felt rather shy facing Jas Brown.
Besides, she was afraid of causing trouble for Jas Brown, who now had a girlfriend.
In the evening, Jas Brown and Gina Lopez took a car to the L Hotel.
For soone like Linda Campbell, dining elsewhere would be disrespectful, so the L Hotel in YODC City was the only choice.
Besides Mayor Christopher Brown, who ca today, there was also Mayor David Johnson and Chief of Public Security Bureau John Harris.
After everyone arrived at the private room, Christopher Brown introduced everyone around.
They had all dined with Jas Brown and Linda Campbell before; the primary introduction was for Gina Lopez.
Director N of the Public Security Bureau, John Harris, shook hands with Jas Brown, expressing his guilt, “Mr.
Brown, I have been negligent in my work, allowing such scum to erge from the Public Security System.
Everyone involved in this matter has been severely dealt with, especially Qian Liben, Jas Robinson, and Alan Johnson, who have been expelled from the Public Security System and handed over to the Integrity Departnt for investigation.”
Jas Brown smiled faintly, not taking the matter to heart, and said, “I’m fine, and it’s good that you’ve handled it.
I know Director N is a great cop.
In a big forest, there’ll be all kinds of birds.
As a director, you naturally can’t be clear about every subordinate’s character.
It’s not your fault.”
The Public Security Bureau Chief indeed holds significant influence in YODC City, but he is nothing in front of Lucy Campbell, and definitely not qualified in front of Jas Brown, her cousin.
Seeing that Jas doesn’t seem angry or intent on pursuing the matter, he felt relieved at once.
Lucy Campbell spoke very seriously, “This matter must be dealt with strictly.
If law enforcers commit such acts, the damage will be even greater.
The higher authorities are currently clamping down hard on such issues.
If you do not take it seriously, I’m afraid it will bring trouble to everyone involved.”
Coming from anyone else, this might seem like an exaggeration, but not when it cos from Lucy Campbell.
The three senior city officials did not dare to take her words lightly and promptly expressed their commitnt to address the issue of legal violations within the governnt departnts.
These matters were of little interest to Jas Brown.
Fortunately, the leaders didn’t dwell on them for long, and once the dishes were served, they began to eat and drink.
“Mr.
Brown, there’s a business networking event in the city in a few days, would you consider joining us?” Christopher Brown asked with a smile after clinking glasses with Jas Brown.
Jas Brown shook his head, responding, “I’m not interested in such networking events.
I’d rather not.”
Christopher Brown hesitated before saying, “Mr.
Brown, there are many who are unaware of your identity.
Thus, it is possible for so ignorant people to offend you.
Perhaps it’s better if people are aware of your identity to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.”
Jas Brown replied with a smile, “Secretary Johnson, rest assured, I don’t go around causing trouble for others, nor do I bully people.
As long as nobody provokes , there won’t be any problems.”
Lucy Campbell also spoke with a smile, “My cousin doesn’t like to draw attention.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have co to YODC City.
I think as long as the leaders manage their city well, no one will bother my cousin.”
At this, Christopher Brown and the others felt the predicant internally.
There will always be so individuals who think that having so money and power makes them invincible, and that’s sothing that cannot be entirely prevented.
If such people were to offend Jas Brown, that would be very troubleso.
But since Lucy Campbell and Jas Brown had already made their stance clear, it was not their place to say more.
They considered informing so of the key leaders to not provoke anyone from J Corporation.
As for others, if they really are blind to the situation, then it would be their bad luck, and it might serve as a lesson to deflate their arrogance.
Gina Lopez, being on a different level compared to the three city officials, felt sowhat out of place even though she was dining at the sa table.
Facing the city officials, she felt intimidated and dared not start a conversation.
Seeing Jas Brown talking and laughing confidently with the city officials and even taking a leading role in the conversation was partly due to being Lucy Campbell’s cousin, but more importantly, it was because of Jas’s own composure.
Admiring him for that alone, Gina’s esteem for Jas increased.
A man who does not fear authority inherently has a deanor that commands respect.
Gina had not noticed this before, but now she did.
She wondered how such a deanor was cultivated.
She didn’t believe military service alone could have fostered Jas’s aura unless he was indeed frequently interacting with high-level leaders.
Thinking of this, Gina beca more curious about Jas, feeling an interest in uncovering the unknown aspects of this man.
“Mr.
Lopez, our company is going to expand in YODC City.
We will inevitably need the leaders’ assistance, so you should at least offer a toast,” said Lucy Campbell, interrupting Gina’s curiosity about Jas.
She stood up promptly, poured wine for the three officials, and then filled her own glass before offering a toast to them.
The three officials treated Gina courteously, but their attentiveness was noticeably less compared to their interaction with Lucy Campbell and Jas Brown.
Lucy Campbell smiled slightly, adding, “Mr.
Lopez is soone I highly value.
I hope the leaders will take good care of her.”
With these words, Lucy Campbell signaled that Gina was not just soone helping her manage the company, but a confidant.
This made the officials approach Gina with a greater degree of respect.
The al was quite enjoyable, and the party did not disperse until two hours later.
All three had been drinking and were driven ho by the drivers brought by Lucy Campbell.
Gina had so things she wanted to discuss with Jas, but since Lucy and Jas were going ho together, she had to keep her thoughts to herself for the ti being.
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