The Supreme Soldier in the City
Chapter 423 - 430: Lucy Campbell’s Man

Chapter 423: Chapter 430: Lucy Campbell’s Man

William Johnson burst into laughter and said, "These are just kids’ affairs, a little conflict is nothing."

Lucy Campbell smiled faintly and replied, "Mr. Johnson, there’s no need to be so polite. If James Brown hit someone from the Brownie Family, and you just swallow this without reacting, it’ll look like I’m pressuring you. You are free to retaliate against James Brown, but I have only one request—don’t go after James Brown’s family or friends. Confront him directly."

William Johnson was momentarily stunned but soon understood Lucy Campbell’s implications. He chuckled and said, "Since Miss Johnson has put it that way, I’ll accept your terms."

"Alright then. In the future, if you’re ever in the Capital of SSUP or YODC City, feel free to call me. I’ve always admired your reputation, Mr. Johnson."

"Of course, of course!"

After hanging up the phone, William Johnson’s expression turned grim. He said, "Joe is really an idiot. Knowing full well that James Brown has close ties to the Sanker Family, he still recklessly stirred up trouble."

Jessica Wilson’s face changed suddenly, and she anxiously said, "Dad, you’re not going to stand up for Joe anymore, are you?"

William Johnson snorted and said, "You’ve all grown arrogant. While our family is powerful in the province, on a national scale, many families surpass us. The Sanker Family is one of the most prominent families in the Capital of SSUP. Lucy Campbell is now even praised as the most beautiful woman in SSUP Country—not only does she have stunning looks, but her abilities are exceptional. She’s not someone the Brownie Family can afford to provoke."

"So... does that mean Joe was beaten for nothing?"

William Johnson waved his hand dismissively and said, "Enough! Leave me alone. I’ll handle this matter. Don’t cause any more trouble."

After sending Michael Johnson and the others out, William Johnson tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest as he processed Lucy Campbell’s words. Someone like Lucy Campbell wouldn’t easily intervene for others, and if she did, it indicated a deep relationship. Ordinarily, with her personally making a call, he would have no choice but to endure it.

But Lucy Campbell also stated she didn’t mind if they confronted James Brown directly, which suggested she had immense confidence in James’s abilities.

"Since you’re so confident, I might as well go along with it. If the Senior Advisor injures James Brown, she can’t blame me."

Although William Johnson had warned his son it was unwise to provoke the prominent families in the Capital of SSUP, their family had never had direct conflicts with them in recent years. He was curious to test their strength against these elite families. A small, non-damaging trial seemed permissible.

Thus, William Johnson ultimately decided against calling back the Senior Advisor, letting him confront James Brown. If James could be dealt with, it would be ideal; if not, there would be no significant loss.

At Lucy Campbell’s house, Lucy was smiling while looking at James Brown. James, however, rolled his eyes at her and said, "Why do you finish things halfway? Leaving loose ends like this—isn’t that intentionally causing me trouble?"

Lucy chuckled softly and replied, "I think life’s too easy for you right now. If you keep this up, your skills will get rusty. So, I figured I’d give you something to keep you active. Isn’t that a good thing?"

James pulled out a cigarette and was about to light it but ended up tossing it onto the coffee table. Lucy looked at him curiously and said, "What’s wrong? Don’t like smoking these anymore?"

James smiled bitterly and said, "It’s not that I don’t like them. I’m just considering quitting, as I’ve been thinking about having a child in a while."

Lucy raised an eyebrow slightly and asked, "So soon you’re planning for kids?"

James shrugged and said, "I’m not in a hurry, but Gina’s parents keep urging us. Besides, we’re not young anymore. Might as well have one."

Talking about kids made James think of Melody Yoody. She was already carrying his child, and it was a child that had to be born. The thought of being unable to take responsibility for her weighed heavily on him. He picked up the cigarette again and lit it.

"Why are you smoking again?" Lucy asked, puzzled.

James let out a sigh and said, "Let’s hold off on the idea for now."

"That’s not like you," Lucy remarked.

James looked at Lucy and said, "Lucy, I’m currently stuck in a tough situation and need your advice."

"It must be about relationships," Lucy teased with a playful smile.

James nodded and said, "I’m married to Gina now, and since I said ’I do,’ I want to live a good life with her. But now Melody is pregnant with my child. If she loses the baby, she won’t be able to have children ever again. So she has to give birth."

Lucy furrowed her brows. James marrying Gina already gave her headaches. Now, with Melody carrying his child, being with James became even more complicated.

"What do *you* want to do?" Lucy asked, meeting James’s gaze.

James took a puff of his cigarette and said, "I’m honestly torn. Normally, since Melody is my first love, I think I should be with her. But I’m already married to Gina, and divorcing her doesn’t feel right."

"Have you considered how Gina might feel if she finds out you and Melody have a child together?"

"She would definitely feel conflicted."

"Don’t you think Gina would be heartbroken?"

James froze. He really hadn’t thought about that. Ever since marrying Gina, she had been incredibly tolerant of him and his entanglements with other women. So James rarely considered her feelings of hurt.

"No matter what you decide, someone will be hurt. But it seems that being with Melody might hurt fewer people in the end," Lucy remarked.

"Why?"

"If you stay with Gina, Melody will have to raise the child without a father—that would hurt her deeply. And Gina, sooner or later, would find out you have a child with Melody. Would she feel good or accept it easily? But if you’re with Melody, Gina will feel sad, no doubt, but at least Melody won’t be in pain, and your child will have a father. This way, you only hurt one person."

James smoked two more puffs and sighed, "You’ve got a point, but asking Gina for a divorce—just the thought of it makes me hesitate."

Lucy chuckled lightly and said, "Then I can’t help you anymore. Matters of the heart are complicated. The best solution, though, would be to marry both Gina and Melody. That way, no one gets hurt."

"Marry both?" James exclaimed, eyes wide in disbelief as he stared at Lucy.

Lucy laughed, "Yes, it’s not entirely outrageous. Plenty of influential families have arrangements like this. My second uncle has four wives, and my third uncle has three."

James rubbed his nose awkwardly and muttered, "That... seems a bit ridiculous, doesn’t it?"

"It depends on how you approach it. Nothing is truly impossible for a determined person. If you’re serious about it, I can even help. I’d ensure they both have legitimate statuses. The main thing, though, is whether you can handle them both personally and navigate getting their families to agree."

"That sounds incredibly challenging," James replied with a wry smile. When it came to matters of the heart, James felt utterly out of his depth.

"What’s this? You’re backing down from a challenge now?" Lucy teased, looking at James provocatively.

Straightening up his posture, James puffed out his chest. Ever since joining the Hawk Squad, he had never been intimidated by any difficulty, no matter how dangerous.

Seeing this, Lucy’s eyes sparkled. What she admired most about James was his unyielding masculinity.

But no sooner had James lifted his chest than his shoulders sank back down as he sighed, "Even if I were facing a hundred hitmen, it’d be easier than dealing with this."

Lucy couldn’t help laughing, both exasperated and amused. "You’re not wrong. Even in bullet storms, you never flinched. But when it comes to women, you suddenly become a dithering little man."

James chuckled nervously and said, "Ah, the famous saying is true—’the tender trap is a hero’s grave.’ Dealing with women is the toughest thing in the world. Otherwise, why would so many ancient emperors lose their kingdoms over them?"

Lucy couldn’t help but laugh melodiously. "Then why not become a true hero? Women, after all, are just the accompaniment to a hero’s life. Think of all the classic tales of heroes and beauties. If you’re too caught up in it, you’ll lose your heroic spirit. Adjust your mindset—stop taking women so seriously, and you won’t feel this overwhelmed."

James gave Lucy a strange look and said, "You’re a woman too, you know. Your perspective is... unexpected."

Lucy met his gaze squarely and said softly, "If there were a man I truly loved, I’d willingly be his supporting role."

"No way. With your status and position, what man could possibly be better than you?"

"Being better or not doesn’t matter. What matters is whether he can make me fall for him, make me willing to give something up. I, too, would love to be a demure woman, following my beloved man around—making him coffee when he works, massaging his shoulders when he’s tired, resting on his chest at night..." As she spoke, Lucy’s eyes grew dreamy, though they never left James’s.

James chuckled awkwardly and said, "If there’s really such a lucky guy, he’d be blessed for sure. But, um... can you not look at me like that? It makes me feel like that lucky guy is me."

Lucy’s eyes sparkled as she focused on him, offering a radiant smile. "Why not? You meet my standards pretty well."