Supreme Mars novel Chapter 23

It was only then that the crowd regained their senses. Both the security officers of Oceania and Peter's bodyguards jumped into the river to rescue Peter.

Caroline came up to Leo, her face flushed red. "Look at what you've done! You threw Peter Lawson into the river! The Lawsons won’t let this slide! We’re all dead men walking!"

William looked worried as well. "Leo, you should better leave Emerdale at once. Don't worry about us."

Leo smiled. "Don't worry, Dad. I'll be fine."

Peter's bodyguards were quick and rescued him in less than five minutes.

However, Peter was drenched all over.

He walked with the support of his men, panting and heaving. His face was bruised in several places.

Emerdale River was ice-cold at night and he almost froze to death.

"Mr. Lawson, are you okay? Should we take you to the hospital?" Victor asked, expressing his concern purely out of courtesy.

"Hospital, my ass!"

Peter pushed him away and shouted, "Victor Sharp, you're finished! Oceania will shut down, starting tomorrow!"

He then looked at Leo, his eyes full of resentment. "Son of a bitch… How dare you throw me in the river!"

Leo remained seated. He shook the red wine in his glass and smiled. "Looks like the river water didn't manage to wash your mouth clean."

"Very well," Peter said. "You've got guts. I expect nothing less from the man who nearly married my cousin."

Everyone was silent. Peter's smile was giving them goosebumps.

"But, you're still no match for her!"

Peter's laughter came to an abrupt halt as he added, "If she hadn't asked me to bring more men with me, I might have died in your hands tonight."

The smile on Leo's face faded slightly.

Kate, one of the two most outstanding people in the Lawson family, was known as the female Napoleon. Though she was the star of the business scene in Emerdale, she was not here in person tonight.

That meant that she had seen through the nature of the wedding.

That explained why she sent someone else in her place, and that replacement was Peter.

Peter laughed again. "Sure, you can brawl, but can you fight a group as large as ours?"

Then, he made a phone call.

Leo shook his head and looked at Peter with pity.

What a pathetic man. He did not even realize that he had been betrayed by his cousin and was still trying to defend her honor.

Peter seemed to have found backing after the call. "I'm friends with Warrant Officer Homer Gibbs," he said provocatively. "He’s already on his way here. You're as good as dead."

Leo burst into laughter. "Who did you say that was?"

Peter thought Leo was scared and his confidence increased. "Warrant Officer Gibbs! It's too late for regrets now!"

Leo's smile widened. He ignored Peter's provocations and continue sipping his wine.

On the other hand, William was beside himself with anxiety. He had lived in Emerdale for more than 20 years, and he knew what kinds of people he could not afford to offend.

One group were the big shots with political power, and the other group were people from the military.

"Leo, you should get out of here. No good can come from this if that guy shows up looking for you."

Leo refilled William's glass of wine as well and consoled him. "Come, let's have a drink, you and me."

Out of nowhere, rapid footsteps came from behind them.

A callous man dressed in civilian clothing walked up to them with a group of people.

Peter ran toward the indifferent-looking man. "Gibbs, you’re finally here!"

Homer Gibbs snorted and shouted, "Where's Leo Cohen?"

"That would be me." Leo stood up in a carefree manner.

"You were the one who assaulted Mr. Lawson just now?" Homer stared at Leo with laser-sharp eyes.

"Yes."

"Were you aware that he couldn't swim?"

Homer's eyes grew cold and his voice became louder. "I'm arresting you on the charge of attempted murder. You have the right to remain silent!"

These words cast a pin-drop silence over everyone.