The Supreme Soldier in the City
Chapter 377 - 384 Hello

Chapter 377: Chapter 384 Hello

James Brown was frolicking in the water with Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog, not just them, but here, some usually very reserved big stars were also having a great time. In front of the media and fans, these stars always put on a grand front, but in private, they still reveal a lot of their suppressed true natures.

As long as Emily Berns wasn’t around, James Brown didn’t care much, and at this moment, he hadn’t noticed that someone had already stealthily swum up from underneath.

Emily Lopez, who usually likes to dance and do sports, also enjoys swimming, which she has been learning since she was seven. She is proficient in various strokes and decent at diving. Now she directly dived near James Brown, surfaced to take a breath, and after estimating James Brown’s exact position, Emily Lopez dived again, stretching out her hand to grab at James, intending to give him a good scare.

James Brown was leisurely swimming freestyle, with his body almost floating on the surface when suddenly a hand reached out from below to grab him, catching him completely off guard. It wasn’t that James Brown lacked vigilance; he had just observed the people around him and saw no one skilled, so he had let down his guard.

Moreover, he had noticed Emily Lopez. And as for this playful little aunt-in-law, he didn’t take it too seriously. He just kept a little distance from Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog to avoid Emily Lopez coming over to nag him. But who knew Emily Lopez, this little aunt-in-law, would sneak underwater and launch a surprise attack on him, and the attack was so precise that she grabbed his sensitive spot in one go.

Instantly, James Brown’s body sank, while Emily Lopez surfaced right after, her hand still not letting go. Flicking the water droplets from her hair, she indignantly said to James Brown, "You jerk, coming here to swim and leaving me behind."

"Sandra, could you... let go of your hand?" James Brown looked at Emily Lopez with a pained expression.

Emily Lopez paused for a moment, realizing what she was holding on to and let out a low gasp, quickly released her hand, and in the ensuing panic, forgot to tread water, her body immediately sinking down. This was the deep end of the pool with a depth of roughly two meters, and her head immediately submerged under the water.

Since Emily Lopez hadn’t grabbed hard, James Brown only felt a slight pain, and he quickly reached out to wrap his arm around Emily, bringing her head back above the water.

But at this moment, their position was such that Emily Lopez was facing away from him, with James Brown holding her from behind; the most fatal part being James Brown’s hand was still on Emily Lopez’s chest.

"Brother-in-law, you’re so bad," said Emily Lopez, who now felt powerless, thinking that just a moment ago, she had grabbed that part of James Brown, and in the blink of an eye, he was touching her chest, leaving her, a young girl, quite overwhelmed.

James Brown also realized that he was touching in the wrong place and quickly slid his hand down, wrapping it around Emily Lopez’s stomach, and said in an embarrassed whisper, "Sandra, I didn’t do it on purpose."

Emily Lopez lightly patted the water twice with her hands, steadying herself, turned her head with blushing cheeks, and spat at James Brown, "You did it on purpose."

"I really didn’t do it on purpose, Sandra, don’t wrong me."

"Anyway, I’ve decided that you did it on purpose." Emily Lopez winked at James Brown, kicked with both feet, and shot away like a mermaid.

At this point, James Brown was quite embarrassed; wanting to chase after her, but Alice Brown swam up, smiling and said, "It seems like Mr. Lopez’s sister gets along quite well with you."

James Brown laughed awkwardly and said, "Indeed, quite well," then he started chasing after Emily Lopez.

While playing in the pool, Emily Lopez didn’t mention the incident again, she was just frolicking in the water with James Brown, having a great time. Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog also wanted to get close to James, but with Emily Lopez there, they didn’t dare to get too close. Fortunately, James had already promised to treat them to a meal today, so they could take the opportunity to get closer to him later. If they interfered with James and Emily Lopez now, it might actually upset James.

After playing for an hour or so, James Brown and Emily Lopez got out of the water, sipping tasty drinks, and lying on the loungers, truly enjoying themselves.

"Brother-in-law, this wealthy lifestyle is really different, such enjoyment," she said.

James Brown smiled and said, "Your sister is also wealthy."

"My sister is not considered wealthy anymore," she explained. "After all, she’s just a wage earner, not a boss. Look at Principal Wilson’s place, with its villas and swimming pools. When will our family be able to live like this?"

"If you like it, just ask your sister to buy it."

"What do you mean ask my sister to buy it? You’re my brother-in-law! If we buy, wouldn’t you two have to be the ones to buy it, and I’d just tag along?"

James Brown immediately said apologetically, "Sometimes I truly don’t have that concept. I really did marry your sister, so everything at home is a matter for both of us."

"Exactly, your sister’s money is your money as well. But do you even know how much money your wife has?" Emily Lopez asked with a giggly smile.

James Brown chuckled and said, "I really don’t know; I’ve never asked."

"Look at you two, do you even act like a married couple? You, as a husband, don’t know how much wealth is in the house."

"Then I will go and ask your sister later and see if we have enough money to buy a villa like this. If we do, then let’s buy one," he said.

"Hehe, is that right now?"

The two of them joked and laughed for a while, and Emily Lopez said teasingly, "I mean, Brother-in-law, you claim Emily Berns is your enemy, but when I mentioned your name to her, she didn’t even know who you are. You really have a talent for exaggeration."

James Brown chuckled and said, "Who knew you’d actually go and ask her." He thought that if Emily Lopez really knew about his relationship with Emily Berns, she might even go check with Emily Berns for confirmation, so he might as well admit to his boastfulness. Emily would probably forget about it soon enough.

The main reason James Brown felt so relaxed now was that he had seen Emily Berns leave first, so he no longer had to worry.

As a well-known director, John Smith felt humiliated by Laura today, and it put him in poor spirits for the entire evening. At the moment, he was there drinking, thinking about how to vent his frustration.

"Director Smith, what’s the matter?" A charming voice came from behind John Smith, followed by a delicate hand resting on his shoulder.

John Smith turned around to see a tall beauty standing behind him, someone he recognized. She was a second-tier actress named Olivia Robinson. Neither red-hot nor obscure, she had some reputation, and someone like her needed a good director to offer her a role. It was clear she came to flatter him.

"Come, join me for a drink," said John Smith, pointing to the seat opposite him.

Olivia Robinson was thrilled and quickly sat across from John Smith, attempting to appear as seductive as possible, saying, "Director Smith, it’s such an honor to drink with you. Cheers."

After several drinks with Olivia Robinson, John Smith asked, "What brings you here?"

Olivia immediately replied, "I have relatives living here, and I’ve been staying here for a few days. I heard Principal Wilson was throwing a PARTY, so I came over."

"Do you know anyone here?" John Smith asked, his eyes lighting up.

"Not really, but I have a cousin in YODC who’s quite well-connected. He knows most people around here."

"Is he in the gang?" John Smith narrowed his eyes.

Olivia Robinson felt somewhat embarrassed but still nodded and said, "Yes, he’s involved in that."

"I’m currently looking for a lead actress for my next film. Are you interested in auditioning?" John Smith suddenly threw out a tempting offer.

Overjoyed, Olivia Robinson knew that a piece of cake like this wouldn’t come easily. "Of course, I’m interested. Whatever you instruct, Director Smith, I will fulfill to your satisfaction," she said.

John Smith looked around, leaned in, and said, "There’s a host from YODC City TV Station named Laura. She dared to stand me up, and I want your cousin to find a way to bring her to me."

Olivia quickly caught on but couldn’t help wondering if getting her cousin involved could lead to consequences, since Laura was a TV host. She worried about the repercussions of dragging her into this.

"Don’t worry, I just want to get back at her and mess with her a bit. What can she possibly do? Just help me with this, and I will make sure you become a big star," he reassured her.

Upon hearing this, Olivia had no more concerns. She beamed and said, "Since Director Smith has placed such trust in me, if I don’t get this done, I would be letting down your kindness."

John Smith then looked towards the pool area, cursing inwardly: "Emily Johnson, you wretched woman, I’m going to play you this time. Let’s see what you can do."

As Principal Wilson’s son, Michael Carter had always been the center of attention at the party tonight, surrounded by stars, but he had no interest in any of them.

His family owned a film company, and to him, the stars had no special allure. The more famous they were, the less he respected them because he knew very well that a hot star, unless she had very powerful backing, had to pay a steep price, whether it was cozying up to directors, producers, or screenwriters—basically anyone who could determine their fate.

So, those celebrities held no attraction for him; he wasn’t even interested in casual flings.

However, Michael did notice a girl at today’s PARTY that intrigued him. She always wore a smile, innocent yet mischievous, a stark contrast to the fabricated grins of the stars.

He wanted to strike up a conversation with her but was constantly surrounded and had no chance until now. When he finally had some free time, he noticed that she was with another man, making him frown.

And that girl was none other than Emily Lopez. She didn’t even know that without exchanging a single word with Michael Carter, she had already caught his eye.