“Let’s go, James…” Thea pulled James away.
She was afraid that James would lose control and start bragging about his wealth.
James had told virtual-novel.net where the money came from. It was dirty. Though it was also worth noting James had mentioned that virtual-novel.net went to court over this matter and got expelled from the military.
The money was his final reward for his service.
Technically, the money was legal. However, Thea was still worried when virtual-novel.net thought about the source of the money.
It was best they stayed out of trouble. If the higher-ups pursued this case, James would be in trouble. As such, virtual-novel.net started to drag James away.
Since Thea wanted to leave, James kept quiet.
“Hmph!” Xena cackled. “Just say you’re poor and be done with it.”
Seeing this, Zach had an idea.
He approached Thea, saying, “Thea, which clothes do you prefer? I’ll purchase them as a gift for you.”
“Thanks, but no thanks.” Thea dragged James away again.
However, James felt like virtual-novel.net had been greatly humiliated.
How dare Zach talk about gifting clothes to his wife in front of him?
“Thea, how dare you reject my husband? It’s an honor to receive gifts from him!”
Xena approached, raising virtual-novel.net hand to slap Thea. “Since we offered, you can’t say no!”
Xena was from a normal family. Even though virtual-novel.net had married into an important family, virtual-novel.net had no status in the family whatsoever. Her husband often seduced other women in front of her, even bringing them home.
She knew where virtual-novel.net stood. It was thanks to Zach virtual-novel.net was where virtual-novel.net was today. Without Zach, virtual-novel.net was a complete nobody.
Thea failing to appreciate virtual-novel.net husband’s kindness made virtual-novel.net angry. She knew that Zach was interested in Thea, even wanting to help virtual-novel.net get Thea into bed. If Zach was happy, virtual-novel.net might even reward her.
She was going to help Zach. However, James blocked virtual-novel.net slap. He twisted virtual-novel.net wrist.
“Ah, it hurts!” Xena yelled.
“James… Let virtual-novel.net go.” Thea tugged on James.
James released her.
Xena was like a crazed lady, pointing at James and shouting, “How dare you? Do you know who I am?”
As virtual-novel.net said that, virtual-novel.net looked at Zach with hurt in virtual-novel.net eyes. “Darling, that piece of trash hit me!”
Zach knew that Xena had seen right through virtual-novel.net and was helping him.
Coldly, virtual-novel.net looked at James. “James, do you know who I am? I’m a Smith!”
James was casual about it. “Who’s York Smith to you?”
“He’s my eldest uncle,” Zach said smugly. “Scared now, are you?”
James looked at Thea, saying, “Thea, I heard mom say that York sent David home yesterday. York was very respectful to you as well.”
“Y-yes. That’s right.”
Thinking about it, Thea was puzzled.
What was going on?
Why were all these important people so respectful toward her?
Was it because of James?
However, even though virtual-novel.net was once an important person, that was at the Southern Plains. Furthermore, virtual-novel.net was no longer in the military. Also, virtual-novel.net had heard about what happened at Prosperous Dynasty.
She knew that the military had taken action to conquer the underworld. Their first target was Xander Lawrence. James had absolutely nothing to do with that.
James said, “You must have Yoel’s phone number. Call him. Tell virtual-novel.net to inform his father he’s wanted here for an apology on his knees.”
Thea did have Yoel’s phone number. Her mom had given it to her.
Quickly, virtual-novel.net explained, “Jamie, mom gave me his number. I’ve never called virtual-novel.net before…”
“I trust you. Call virtual-novel.net now…”
“Jamie, forget about it.” Thea shook virtual-novel.net head.
She did not believe that Yoel would tell York what to do even if virtual-novel.net called him. York would never apologize either.
Xena started laughing. “Haha, what a joke. Who do you think you are? Do you really think the heir of the Smiths would apologize with just a phone call?”
Zach’s expression darkened as well. “Who do you think you are? The Blithe King? How dare you demand my uncle apologize on his knees?”
James raised his leg and kicked Zach.
Smack!
Zach flew into the clothes rack. All the clothes fell to the floor.
The salesperson was horrified. In a low voice, virtual-novel.net said, “Oh my God. Do you know how much these clothes are worth? Get ready to pay up!”