Chapter 31
“Don’t be so quick to anger, Keegan,” cautioned
Roselynn hurriedly.
After all, given the status of the other party, Roselynn
was worried that her brother was going to suffer.
However, she truly disliked Keegan. Roselynn decided
to use Emmanuel as a shield and take advantage of
the situation. “This is Emmanuel, a good friend of
mine.”
Even though Emmanuel and Roselynn shared a last
name, in Keegan’s mind, he had never even
considered Emmanuel to be one of Roselynn’s
relatives. Giving Emmanuel a condescending look,
Keegan said, “Your physique isn’t enough to kill me, a
seasoned soldier, with one punch. I’d advise you to
know your place!”
Keegan was a soldier. Since he was a child, he was
fond of bullying others by exerting force over them.
Now that Roselynn was around, Keegan was going to
go all out in showing off because he liked her. He
assumed that Roselynn would fancy a domineering
person like him who could give her a sense of security.
He then glanced at Emmanuel’s physique. How good
could he possibly be? To top it off, Emmanuel is not
someone of renown. I bet that a threat or two will send
him scampering off with his tail between his legs.
“Well, soldiers are really awesome and deserve
respect!” said Emmanuel, nodding.
As a soldier himself, Emmanuel also respected his
fellow soldiers. However, he had little respect for the
one before him.
“Hmph. I guess you’re smart!”
Keegan did not comprehend the meaning behind
Emmanuel’s words, assuming that Emmanuel had
already been subdued. Even his very breath now
seemed proud and disdainful.
After that, he took Roselynn’s fair hand and said, “Rosie,
there are many unruly people about. Why don’t we go
somewhere quieter for a proper chat?”
Keegan felt sorry, having not been able to pursue this
deity then. Since he encountered Roselynn again
tonight, he was determined to kiss her, no matter what.
Roselynn’s gaze wavered. Subconsciously, she coldly
wrestled her hand free from his grasp and asked,
“Keegan Doyle, what do you think you’re doing?”
She was Roselynn Lowe, not some shameless hussy.
However, Keegan was used to being domineering and
had never allowed anyone to go against his will. Even if
Roselynn was his deity, he was going to pursue her
with greater force.
Emmanuel stood in front of his sister and grabbed
Keegan’s wrist with one hand. With a cold gaze, he
said, “You’re behaving so brazenly in public? You’re so
crass!”
“You little piece of sh*t! You’re courting death!”
Keegan was so incensed that the only thing he
retaliated with was a punch to Emmanuel’s face.
After all, Keegan’s punches were strong and powerful.
Even Chase, who was some distance away, was
subconsciously startled by this. However, he couldn’t
help but gloat.
Milani was looking on expectantly.
I bet that rascal Emmanuel is in deep sh*t this time!
Who wouldn’t want Keegan to beat the cr*p out of
him?
Unexpectedly, Emmanuel easily caught Keegan’s
powerful punch with just one hand.
He was completely unscathed.
Keegan’s heart sank. This little brat is quite powerful!
His fist, which few people in the army could stop, was
somehow easily caught by this kid.
Lexi, who had been observing Emmanuel from a
distance, was secretly taken aback. I think Ms. Quillen’s
husband is no ordinary man!
Upon knowing Emmanuel’s strength, Keegan’s
expression immediately turned sinister and
threatening. “You little brat. How dare you oppose me?”
“My apologies. You don’t interest me in the slightest,”
retorted Emmanuel mildly.
He then flicked Keegan’s hand away casually.
This scene amazed Milani, Chase, and everyone else
watching.
Everyone thought that Emmanuel was quite arrogant,
for someone his size.
“Da*n it! You little brat! Do you dare look down on me?
Don’t you know who the heck I am?” scoffed Keegan
disdainfully. He was so angry that he was breathless.
Keegan then noticed that Emmanuel still remained
impassive. He shook his head in anger.
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“I joined the army at fourteen, made the field division
at seventeen, and was awarded the rank of junior
lieutenant at twenty!” hissed Keegan. “Now, there are
many officers under my command! I’m not some
small–time gangster! I’m a real, gun–wielding soldier
who has killed before!”
Keegan’s loud voice and imposing aura terrified
everyone.
Having said that, the scorn returned to Keegan’s face
as he looked at Emmanuel. “Now, do you dare display
such arrogance before me?”
Everyone assumed that Emmanuel was going to be
quaking in his boots. However, nobody expected this
gynecologist to look contemptuously at Keegan and
retort, “Do you think it’s an honor to have killed before?”
These words made Milani, Chase, and everyone else
very anxious.
After all, if a man said that he had killed before, he
wasn’t fooling around. This was not a game of
Werewolves!
Is Emmanuel truly not afraid of being killed?
Milani had changed her opinion of Emmanuel after
seeing the way he behaved tonight. For one to be this
arrogant, he is definitely a genius. However, I think he
won’t live for long!
There were already many people paying attention to
the commotion, but after the two exchanged barbs
tit–for–tat, more and more people gathered around
them.
Lexi had also never imagined Ms. Mackenzie’s husband
to be so plucky.
No wonder I heard rumors that he’d managed to
impress someone like Mr. Webber! However, he didn’t
hesitate to pick a fight with Keegan to protect the
woman behind him. I wonder what their relationship is.
If Ms. Mackenzie finds out about this, she’s going to be
so angry!
Right now, Keegan was extremely livid.
Keegan was a well–known figure among the upper
echelons of Yeringham and had a reputation for a hot
temper and behaving impulsively. There had been
many young heirs of these families who had gotten
into conflicts with Keegan, only to be defeated by his
fists.
If even such rich and powerful people were afraid to
take revenge on Keegan, what gave this poor nobody
the audacity to pick a fight with Keegan?
The whole situation was preposterous.
Keegan wanted to pull out the gun from his waist in a
fit of rage.
“Keegan Doyle!” yelled Roselynn.
When Roselynn saw what was about to unfurl, she
hurriedly tried to put a stop to this. “I’m not your
girlfriend or your woman! Why do you care who I’m
speaking to? I don’t want to go elsewhere with you
either!”
Keegan was already angry and paid Roselynn no
mind. As such, he continued to draw his gun.
Emmanuel quickly shook off Keegan’s hand and
pushed him away, putting some distance between
them.
Just as things were about to get heated, another voice
was heard entering the fray. “What’s the meaning of
this? Who dares cause a ruckus at the Quillen family’s
banquet?”
As soon as those words were spoken, an old man in a
black suit walked in quickly with the staff stationed
on–site.
The onlookers looked more and more excited.
“I never expected Mr. Smith to come over personally.
This is going to be such a treat!”
“The Quillen family is the number one family in
Yeringham. Mrs. Quillen was also promoted to deputy
mayor! If the two of them dare to make trouble at her
banquet, nobody is going to let things slide.”
A group of women immediately began to gossip.
Milani immediately leaned over and snorted derisively.
“It’s best to drive out this gynecologist. An intrusion to
this banquet by the likes of him serves only to cheapen
the atmosphere!”
When Keegan saw Adam, he immediately lowered his
hand and tried to take control of the situation. “Mr.
Smith, I am Keegan Doyle of the Doyle family. I
assumed that tonight was meant to be an elegant
affair. I never expected such unruly people to barge in.
It’s really disappointing!”
Adam was taken aback.
The Doyle family was also quite powerful in Yeringham.
Keegan’s mother was an official figure, so Adam dared
not offend the Doyle family so easily. Humbly, Adam
replied, “I’m truly sorry about this, Mr. Doyle. If someone
managed to sneak in, it’s definitely negligence on our
part. Please allow me to investigate this.”
After this, Adam turned to face Emmanuel with an icy
look. “Sir, please show me your invitation!”
Roselynn immediately became nervous and retorted,
“Why do you want Emmanuel to show you an invitation
just because of one accusation from Keegan? He’s not
the organizer!”
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“Mr. Doyle’s mother is a good friend of Ms. Lorelei. Since
he’s questioning the validity of someone’s presence, it’s
naturally my job as the person in charge to sort this
out!” replied Adam.
Adam then added, “Since I’ve never seen this
gentleman before and his clothing seems quite out of
place for a banquet like this, I need him to show me an
invitation!”
Given that it was a reasonable answer, Roselynn could
not refute it.
What do I do?
What’s more, someone suddenly shouted, “His name is
Emmanuel Lowe, and he is a gynecologist. I daresay
that he snuck inside without an invitation!”
Milani had been waiting for this opportunity for a long
time. How could she pass up a chance at revenge?
She really wanted to see Emmanuel being kicked out
in full view. It was going to be satisfying, and it could
allow her to vent her hatred.
“Right! Just look at his outfit! He claims that he
received an invitation to this banquet. I refuse to
believe it!”
As soon as Milani spoke, the women surrounding her
echoed in agreement.
The one thing a banquet like this did not lack were
lapdogs and self–righteous women. They were fond of
using someone’s allegedly lowly status to elevate
themselves.
Right now, Emmanuel was nothing but a lowly
miscreant to them.
“Sir, please show me your invitation now. Otherwise,
you can’t blame us for being rude.”
Adam’s expression had turned grim.
As the banquet manager, Adam could be blamed for
negligence if someone slipped inside amid all this
confusion. If the situation continued to escalate, it was
going to be hard for Adam to explain what happened.
“I don’t have an invitation,” confessed Emmanuel.
Roselynn looked on helplessly because her invitation
did not qualify her to be on the third floor, let alone
bring in a stranger.
This scene caused an uproar.
“Ms. Roselynn, this man is riffraff! He has no business
being with you. Come over to my side!”
An arrogant smile finally made its way to Keegan’s lips.
Keegan was even showing off in front of Roselynn, and
there was nothing to conceal the disdain he had for
Emmanuel in his eyes.
This man is indeed good–looking and skilled, but so
what? He has no identity or status. On top of that, he’s
just scum. What can he use to compete against me?
“This is an outrage! How did you sneak inside without
an invitation?” asked Adam angrily.
If this became an even bigger deal, Adam, the person
in charge, was going to have a hard time explaining
this to his superiors.
Fortunately, this incident had yet to alert the bigwigs
upstairs. Otherwise, it was going to be even harder to
contain.
“Goodness, Emmanuel. What are you going to do this
time?”
Milani was very happy, and there was nothing but
gleeful excitement all over her face.
Emmanuel could not explain. If he spoke the truth,
Roselynn was going to be implicated too. As such, he
chose to remain silent for the time being.
“Why is there such a ruckus? What on earth has
happened?”
Claudette was attending another social event at a
different banquet hall. She had just ascended the third
floor when she realized that a group of people was
gathered in a corner.
She hurried over to take a look and noticed that it was
Emmanuel and Roselynn who were caught in the
middle.
“Emmanuel seems to be in a tight spot. What do I do?”
muttered Claudette.
When she saw so many people deliberately making
things difficult for Emmanuel, Claudette was quite
anxious.
Claudette had a very unique illness back then. She had
seen many female gynecologists but failed to find a
cure. In the end, Emmanuel, a male doctor, was the
one who succeeded in curing her.
A disease of that nature was not going to be cured
after a single visit. To make a complete recovery,
Claudette met Emmanuel many times in secret.
Of course, Claudette had undressed numerous times
in front of Emmanuel too. It was quite embarrassing to
think about.
Back then, she was barely twenty years old.
Since women had a sense of loyalty, Claudette’s heart
vaguely affirmed this man’s character simply because
he had seen her body so many times.
The most important thing was that Emmanuel bore no
ill intent when he examined her. His clear eyes and
serious expression were deeply imprinted into her
mind.
Gradually, Claudette developed a liking for the tall and
handsome Emmanuel, which was different from how
she felt about other men.
Just then, Milani’s voice rang across the room once
more. “Everyone, do be careful. For all we know, he’s a
thief who snuck in to pickpocket us!”
Immediately, everyone present started frantically
checking their valuables for fear of anything missing.
When Roselynn saw this, she began to panic too.
With so many people present, she was worried that
someone was going to announce that they had lost
something. If that happened, Emmanuel was going to
stand no chance of proving his innocence.
Emmanuel furrowed his brows. He didn’t think that
Milani was going to be so vicious.
“Everyone, please accept my apology. I was the one
who brought him in!”
Just then, Claudette finally strode in.
When she showed up, there was another uproar.
Although Claudette was a discreet person, she was still
a scion of the wealthy Lenoir family. There were few
present who did not know her.
Claudette was also a classy beauty who had plenty of
admirers. Many people had mixed feelings when they
saw her sticking up for Emmanuel.
Emmanuel looked over and saw that Claudette was
smiling faintly at him.
It was quite a delicate smile.
Emmanue! immediately responded with a faint smile
of his own.
Just as he was about to be swept away by everyone’s
accusations and insults, this young lady actually stood
up for him, like a small boat going against the current.
Emmanuel was very grateful for her kind gesture.
“I’m sorry, Ms. Lenoir. Although you are a distinguished
guest, you have no right to just invite an outsider!”
“No. She was not the one who invited me!”
Just as Adam was about to make things difficult for
Claudette, Emmanuel stepped in to defend her
instead. “Ms. Lenoir only wanted to help me out of
kindness. This has nothing to do with her.”
Emmanuel was already prepared to be chased out of
the venue and did not want to implicate anyone else.
Claudette sighed helplessly. She did not expect
Emmanuel to say this.
Now, everyone was ganging up on Emmanuel and
treating him like a thief. Even though Claudette had no
right to bring him in, she could at least find a way to
smooth things over. Why did he turn down this kind
gesture of hers?
Does Emmanuel not think of me as a friend?
“Fine. If that’s so, then you admit to sneaking in!”
Adam had already lost his patience, not wanting to
spare a second glance at Emmanuel. “Guards! Drag
this riffraff out of here!”
The crowd who was coldly watching the scene unfold
immediately burst into a flurry of activity.
“Hmph. Imagine being a loser and still having the guts
to sneak into a prestigious event like this. We can’t let
this slide! He needs to be handed over to the police!”
“Indeed! He has disturbed the public order and should
be subjected to administrative detention!”
“Everyone, check and see if your valuables are still
there. There’s only one person to be blamed for this.”
If anything, a lot of the banquet’s attendees merely
came to show off their superiority.
However, this sense of superiority came at the expense
of someone else. They saw how this person, who had
no right to be here, had trespassed on private property
to sneak into this banquet. Given that they had every
right to stay as guests, they felt a sense of
accomplishment. Some even took the time to spread
this on Instagram to act cool.
Now that things have gone to this extent, Claudette
could not do much else to help. She merely looked at
Emmanuel’s lone figure and sighed.
Chapter 34
Chase stood silently, his expression betraying a hint of
smugness as he watched Emmanuel being encircled
by a group of bodyguards.
Milani was inwardly delighted. Emmanuel, this should
show you your place. Who are you to even think that
you want to marry me? We’re from two different
worlds.
Keegan puffed his chest up, sending a clear message
to all present that anyone who attempted to snatch
his significant other away from him would result in dire
consequences.
To their surprise, Emmanuel remained calm and
unfazed.
He had no interest in status and prestige at all, so he
didn’t find this situation humiliating. Confident in the
knowledge that he had done nothing wrong, he was
not concerned with the potential of being falsely
accused.
However, many people assumed he was scared
senseless as he said nothing.
The bodyguards were about to take action when an
icy voice resonated around the hall. “Wait! Who in the
world would dare to kick him out?”
Those present were ultra–wealthy, but they still felt
chills running down their spines upon hearing the
piercingly cold voice.
Not long ago, Adam was exhibiting a haughty attitude
as he attempted to take control of the mayhem that
had broken out at the party. However, he now seemed
to resemble a child who had been chastised by an
adult.
Adam nervously glanced in the direction of the voice
and saw Beatrix Quillen making her way to the area.
His heart sank as he shivered in trepidation.
Everyone also turned to look at the young heiress.
Beatrix Quillen, who was only twenty years old, made a
grand entrance accompanied by an entourage that
lent her a certain degree of intimidation.
Tonight, she was dressed to the nines, looking
absolutely ravishing. She had a few bodyguards by her
side, magnifying her entrance and allowing her to
outshine the other affluent people in the hall.
Wherever she went, people would make way for her as
though she was royalty.
“Who is she? Her entrance was so grand!” Milani
muttered curiously.
The manager from Cloud Construction gasped,
covering her mouth with her hand as she chastised,
“Stop acting like a fool! That’s Ms. Beatrix, from the
Quillen family. They’re the wealthiest family in all of
Yeringham, and this gathering is to mark the occasion
of her aunt’s promotion to the deputy mayor of the
city!”
“What? Ms. Beatrix of the Quillen family?” Milani’s face
paled visibly.
She was an ordinary woman who had just been
promoted to a senior executive role at Cloud
Construction’s project. Despite her newfound success,
she was vain, just like any other woman, so she had
heard a lot about the Quillen family.
I heard that the Quillen family is worth billions. Ms.
Beatrix might not be a real princess, but she is more
influential than royalty in Yeringham! Why is she here?
“M–Ms. Beatrix!” Adam greeted hastily as dread filled
his heart.
He regretted his hasty judgment. If Ms. Beatrix had
indeed invited this man to the party, I’ll be doomed!
However, his years of experience on the job were
enough for him to regain his composure quickly. He
then offered a flattering smile. “Ms. Beatrix, what brings
you here? Can I help you with anything?”
“Help me? You’re trying to kick someone from the
Quillen family out of the hall. Are you sure you’re
helping me?”
Emmanuel is Mackenzie’s husband. How dare these
people kick him out of the Quillen family’s party? They
must have a death wish!
Beatrix’s frosty words caused everyone to gasp in
disbelief.
Someone from the Quillen family? Did Ms. Beatrix just
say that this man is part of the Quillen family?
Roselynn’s eyes widened in amazement as a thought
crossed her mind. Could it be possible that
Emmanuel’s wife is a Quillen, the wealthiest family?
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Adam’s face turned as pale as a sheet.
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Those who laughed and enjoyed Emmanuel’s
misfortune earlier felt their cheeks heat up in
embarrassment.
None of them knew that the man who looked shabby
was, in fact, part of the Quillen family.
When did the Quillen family have a man among them?
Milani’s mind had gone blank, while Chase dared not
utter a word.
Even Claudette couldn’t hide her shock. Emmanuel has
joined the Quillen family? Does he work for them? Or
has he become a live–in son–in–law?
Despite being the center of attention, Emmanuel was
confused as he didn’t know who Beatrix was.
Adam hastily explained, “Ms. Beatrix, I am deeply sorry
for my error. I had absolutely no idea that this man
was your personal guest, nor did I know he was a
member of the esteemed Quillen family!”
“If you don’t know anything, why didn’t you check first?
Isn’t it rude to kick someone out after allowing him
entry?”
Beatrix’s retort struck Adam silent.
At first, he intended to look into the issue further, but
upon overhearing people talking, particularly Milani’s
comment, he made an impulsive decision without
conducting an investigation into Emmanuel’s identity.
This is my fault. If Ms. Beatrix tells Old Mr. Quillen about
this, I’ll get fired tonight.
“I’m really sorry, sir. The inconsiderate treatment you
received was due to my oversight. Please accept my
apology!”
With that, Adam gave a polite bow, seeking
Emmanuel’s forgiveness.
That sight caused everyone’s jaws to drop open in
disbelief.
Emmanuel is just a useless man. Who is he to get
treated this way?
Milani bit her lip, refusing to accept what happened in
front of her face.
Many shared her sentiment, too.
At first, Emmanuel was met with scornful stares, but
now, the people who had regarded him with such
contempt were casting him glances of surprise and
admiration.
Some were even sneaking out of the hall as they were
afraid Emmanuel would settle scores with them with
Beatrix’s help.
Emmanuel gazed at Beatrix in surprise, as he still had
no idea who she was.
Beatrix merely winked at him smugly.
Before Emmanuel said a word, Adam kept his head
bowed.
An air of awkward silence lingered in the air.
“It’s fine. You were just doing your job, anyway,”
Emmanuel said.
He didn’t blame Adam for treating him that way.
Nevertheless, he was a vengeful person and added,
“However, this young man named Keegan was
arrogant and insolent, so I don’t think he should stay
here lest he bullies someone else. Do you understand
what I’m saying?”
Hearing that, Keegan raised his hand tactfully and left
the scene before Adam could take action.
No matter how much pride he had, he was not foolish
enough to challenge the Quillen family while they were
hosting a celebration.
Chills ran down everyone’s spines as they started
fearing their fates.
After all, they didn’t side with Emmanuel earlier. If he
were to nitpick on them, they would all have to leave
the party.
Even so, Emmanuel wasn’t that petty. He was not that
foolish to use Beatrix’s reputation to offend the guests.
After dealing with the situation, Beatrix turned to
Claudette and Roselynn. “Ladies, I need to talk to him.
in private. Will you please excuse us?”
Roselynn nodded eagerly. They were currently at the
Quillen family’s party, and Beatrix had just saved them
from a very awkward moment.
Despite her reluctance, Claudette was polite enough
to fake a nonchalant smile. “If he’s part of the Quillen
family, why would you need our approval to bring him
away?”
“Thanks!”
With that, Beatrix tugged the socially inept Emmanuel
away.
Emmanuel’s brows furrowed together. Who is this
young lady? Why didn’t she seek my approval before
tugging me away?
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“Who says siblings must resemble each other?”
I’m his sister–in–law, but he doesn’t even know it. This is
certain that her sister had been keeping things a
to the top floor and found Mackenzie.
Chapter 38
She assumed it was for work, so she took out her
married?”
to see her ID card?”
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