The Supreme Soldier in the City
Chapter 472 - 482 Forming Alliances

Chapter 472: Chapter 482 Forming Alliances

"This..." John Brown naturally knew that for the sake of the child, living together with Emily Berns might be the right thing to do, but now it’s not just about the child. There’s also the matter of being with Emily Berns, which always feels like a terrifying prospect. Additionally, there’s Gina, oh, and a pregnant Melody Yoody.

"Uncle, how can you be so silly, Sister Grace is a superstar, a goddess dreamed of by countless men. Being with you now, it’s such a blissful thing, and you still won’t agree. It’s driving me crazy."

Sarah Grandy was now quite frustrated, shaking James Brown’s arm forcefully, urging him to agree.

Emily Berns pouted and said, "This guy is really heartless, always saying it’s for the good of his daughter, but he doesn’t want to let go at all. He’s just a selfish jerk."

John Brown sighed and met Emily Berns’s gaze, saying, "Emily, it’s not that I’m selfish, but I’m really in a difficult position right now. I’m not hiding it from you, Gina Lopez is my legal wife, and Melody Yoody is pregnant with my child. Then there’s Emma Campbell, who has always been selflessly devoted to me. I can’t repay their kindness, and don’t know how to choose. Being with you is for the good of you and our daughter, but what about them? What do I do?"

Emily Berns snorted. She knew about Gina Lopez and Melody Yoody, but she didn’t know about Emma Campbell. This emerging factor made her even more displeased.

"Uncle... and there’s me!" Sarah Grandy listened to John Brown name those three women and kept looking at him expectantly. But James merely mentioned those three and did not bring up Sarah, causing her to feel wronged and her eyes reddened.

"Right! And there’s Charlotte too. I can’t just leave Charlotte behind." John Brown’s heart was startled; this girl was sensitive at this time. He couldn’t provoke her and hurriedly patted her head.

Sarah Grandy then smiled through her tears, suddenly hugging John Brown’s arm, saying sweetly, "I knew Uncle wouldn’t leave me behind."

Emily Berns glared at John Brown and said, "That’s up to you then. Anyway, my daughter and I are one. If you want our daughter, you have to want me. If you don’t want me, then don’t want our daughter. I won’t let my daughter become a child without a mother."

John Brown had already anticipated Emily Berns would say that. He seriously told Emily Berns, "Emily, I know this is the best solution. Not discussing others, the main point is whether we are suitable for each other. If we’re truly together, it means living as a couple, not simply acting on impulse."

Emily Berns immediately responded passionately, "How do you know we’re not suitable for each other? You just think I have a bad temper, right? Didn’t I tell you before, it was all to get your attention. You made me suffer so much later, and when I saw you, I lashed out. Can you not allow that? If we were together in the future, I would naturally take good care of you. I would wash clothes and cook, taking care of you and our daughter very well."

Sarah Grandy immediately chimed in, exclaiming, "Yeah, Uncle, you need to try to know whether Sister Grace is suitable for you. Maybe you two would be very loving together? You can’t look at things with old perspectives; I used to be mischievous, and now I’m very well-behaved."

Emily Berns glanced at Sarah Grandy. She couldn’t quite figure out this young girl. Seeing Sarah’s close relationship with John Brown, it seemed like they had a deep connection. But this girl wasn’t competing for John Brown, instead encouraging him to be with Emily Berns. However, regardless, Sarah supporting her made Emily have a very good impression of her.

For Sarah Grandy, she never thought of competing to be John Brown’s wife. As long as she could be around him, it didn’t matter whom he married. Gina Lopez put pressure on her, and she didn’t have much in common with a CEO like Gina Lopez anyway. So, in her mind, she naturally supported John and Emily being together. If she helped Emily Berns, later when she’s with John Brown, Emily might not get angry. This girl’s got some cunning thoughts.

But Sarah Grandy’s words indeed resonated with John Brown. Instead of stringing Emily Berns along indefinitely, it’s better to really be with her for some time, letting Emily realize the incompatibility on her own. Then she would naturally retreat. Hesitating briefly, James Brown said, "Alright, I agree with you."

Emily Berns looked at John Brown in doubt, "You really agreed?"

John Brown smiled gently, "I agree, but on one condition."

Emily Berns excitedly said, "Say it! As long as you agree to be with me, I’ll agree to anything."

At this point, John Brown felt quite guilty, sighed, and said, "Emily, I agree to be with you, but you can’t interfere with my freedom. The freedom I refer to... you understand, right?"

Emily Berns frowned and then glared at John Brown, saying, "You have it all figured out, haven’t you? Eating from the bowl while eyeing the plate, and thinking about the kettle too! Humph! You just can’t let go of your wife and Melody Yoody, can you? Rest assured, I, Emily Berns, am not afraid of them. As long as you can get along with me, I believe you will eventually ditch them sooner or later.

Sarah Grandy cautiously said to Emily Berns at this time, "Sister Grace, please don’t let Uncle leave me behind, okay?"

Emily Berns felt quite good at this point; John Brown finally agreed to be with her, to take care of their daughter together, which was something she had longed for a long time. She looked at Sarah, then at John Brown, and said, "What’s her deal?"

John Brown felt embarrassed and seeing Sarah Grandy’s pitiful look, he couldn’t harden his heart. He could only say, "Charlotte really likes me and has always wanted to be with me."

Sarah Grandy quickly grabbed Emily Berns’s hand again, shaking it gently, and said weakly, "Sister Grace, I really like Uncle so much, I can’t be without him; otherwise, I would die. You and Uncle together, I won’t disrupt you two. I’ll behave and follow you two, I’ll serve tea and pour water, I’ll help you take care of the child, I’ll be able to play with her—you know, I’m really good with kids. Kids love playing with me."

Emily Berns was both angry and amused as she looked at Sarah Grandy and said, "What kind of love potion did this guy give you? Why are you so devoted to him?"

Sarah Grandy noticed Emily wasn’t too angry, so she quickly seized the opportunity and said, "Big Sister Grace, please agree. I’ll do whatever you ask in the future. I can even fetch your foot bath water every day, be your little maid. Just agree!"

Emily Berns shot a glance at John Brown and said, "You’re really something, I have to hand it to you."

John Brown chuckled dryly and said, "When you were with me, you weren’t much older than Charlotte."

"You scoundrel, just good at corrupting young girls, I tell Charlotte..."

"Sarah Grandy!" Sarah quickly emphasized her own name.

Emily nodded and said, "Charlotte, you’re still young. Why hang around someone like him? You’ve seen what he’s like, quite the playboy with tons of women. What’s so good about being with him?"

Sarah Grandy immediately said excitedly, "Uncle is not like that. He’s very good to us. He’s good to Sister Emma, and good to me too. Sister Emma and I have already discussed it. No matter who becomes Uncle’s wife, we’ll both be his mistresses."

"Mistresses..." Emily’s face darkened as she kicked John Brown and said, "Aren’t you going too far?"

John Brown forced a smile and said, "There’s nothing I can do. Sometimes, I’m just that charming."

Emily was amused by John Brown’s words. She had given John a child, and now she was clinging to him, unknowingly charmed by him.

"Big Sister Grace... do you agree?" Sarah Grandy gently shook Emily’s arm, her eyes full of pleading.

Emily cleared her throat and said, "Okay, I’ll agree to it."

Sarah Grandy widened her eyes in excitement, her words stuttering, "Sister... Grace... you... you really agree?"

Emily nodded and said, "I agree."

"Oh yeah!" Sarah Grandy exclaimed in excitement then gave Emily a big hug, planting a kiss on her cheek with a smack.

Emily was startled by Sarah’s enthusiasm and cast another unkind look at John Brown.

"Big Sister Grace, and then there’s Sister Emma. She’s such a good girl, very gentle and loyally following Uncle. Since you’ve accepted me, why not accept Sister Emma too?"

Emily’s face darkened and she said, "When will this end?"

"Big Sister Grace, Sister Emma is truly wonderful. If you meet her, you’ll definitely like her. Sister Emma and I had already decided, we’re in this together. I can’t get your approval and leave Sister Emma behind. That would be too selfish of me."

Emily blinked and said, "Alright, I’ll agree to Emma too. But you guys have to listen to me from now on, or else I won’t agree."

"Okay, from now on we’ll definitely listen to you. Everything I say, Sister Emma will agree with, I guarantee it."

"Alright, it’s a deal then." Emily agreed cheerfully and then winked at John Brown.

John Brown, however, darkened his face. Emily agreeing with Sarah Grandy clearly felt like an alliance was forming, making things even harder for him.