Chapter 278
“Wait,” Jennie said
Jennie suddenly spoke, she then gave Leo and Jessica a reassuring look before turning Melody with a smile and said, “Little sister, you’re Melody Fox, right? I know about you. You were abandoned by the Fox family in the countryside for over ten years and only recently brought back. It must be hard for you at the Fox family, isn’t it?”
“Get to the point,” Melody said impatiently.
Jennie nodded. “Then I’ll be frank. Helping Wilmot might only earn you a thank you, but if you stand with us, the benefits will be much more than just a thank you. Do you want to live a life where you can’t hold your head high in front of the Fox family? It’s normal for young people to have a temper, but I hope you think this over carefully before giving us an answer.”
“There’s no need to think about it. I won’t cooperate with you. Don’t talk so much nonsense. I just want to take back what’s mine!” Melody replied immediately.
Jennie lowered her eyes and chuckled. “Miss Fox, you are truly a stubborn young person.”
As she finished speaking, Jennie suddenly pulled out a dagger from her waist, aiming it at Melody’s throat.
Melody reacted quickly and bent down to dodge, but the next moment, Jennie stabbed at her again.
Melody quickly dodged by bending over, but Jennie attacked again in the next instant.
Barely avoiding the strike, Melody switched from defense to offense, delivering a swift kick to Jennie’s hand.
“Damn it!” said Jennie.
Jennie cursed while lunging forward again.
However, Melody was faster than her. In an instant, she moved behind Jennie, kicking her in the lower back.
“Ah!” Jennie cried out, nearly stumbling to the ground.
James watched in awe at Melody’s
strength and speed.
“Hurry up and help!” Leo shouted urgently.
Jessica’s people finally reacted, swarming forward.
James recovered from his shock and hurried to assist in dealing with the lackeys.
Jessica cowered in a corner. She had no experience in fighting and was terrified by the scene.
Jessica was here to discuss matters with Leo today therefore she did not bring many bodyguards with her. Looking at Melody and James’s skills, Jessica realized they were quickly losing the upper hand.
What terrified Jessica even more was that she knew that Melody was under the protection of Ken.
Even if Jessica agrees, she is still unable to handle Ken.
Jessica hesitated for a moment before her eyes suddenly lit up.
She remembered they were at the Golden Lounge, Ulric’s territory. Thinking of this, Jessica immediately took advantage of the chaos and quietly slipped out to seek help.
Outside, she grabbed a passing waiter. “Someone’s causing trouble in our private room. Go find your manager and call security! Inform your boss Ulric that Ken’s people are here causing trouble! It’s a woman named Melody Fox!”
Everyone in Silverlake knew that Ulric and Ken were not on good terms, especially the staff at the Golden Lounge.
Upon hearing it was Ken’s people causing trouble, the waiter realized the seriousness and ran to report.
After running to the office of the person in charge, he hurriedly shouted, “Mr. Smith, Bad news!”
As soon as he finished speaking, he realized that another person was sitting in Mr. Smith’s office.
The man sat in a wheelchair, exuding an air of elegance.
It was none other than their big boss, Ulric Swanson.
The waiter was shocked and quickly restrained his flustered expression. He greeted respectfully, “Mr. Swanson”
Ulric raised his eyes slightly, teasing, “What is it? Is there a fire?”
The waiter realized that he had lost his composure just now and quickly shook his head. “No, no fire. Someone is causing trouble in a private room. The guests are already fighting in the room booked by Miss Summers of Silk Beauty Cosmetics. I think someone broke in and started a fight.”
“Oh?” Ulric found it interesting. “Who’s causing trouble here?”
“It’s the people from Ken Swanson,” the waiter answered quickly.
“Ken Swanson?” Ulric’s smile vanished and a cold and gloomy expression appeared in his eyes. Ulric terrifying aura was overwhelming, causing the waiter’s back to turn cold and he broke out in cold sweat.
Mr. Smith finally understood why the waiter ran in a panic.
Mr. Smith turned to Ulric and asked, “Mr. Swanson, how should we handle this?”
Ulric leisurely lit a cigarette, exhaling smoke before calmly saying, “Beat them to death.”
“What?” Mr. Smith widened his eyes in disbelief and asked, “Kill them directly?”
“What?” Ulric raised an eyebrow, looking at Mr. Smith expressionlessly. “Do you want to die for his people?”
Mr. Smith’s forehead was drenched in cold sweat. He hurriedly waved his hand and said, “Of course not, but wouldn’t killing someone at the Golden Lounge affect your business here?”
“What’s there to fear?” Ulric said indifferently. “We’ll find a scapegoat. Say it was an accident while maintaining order. Whoever volunteers for the scapegoat role will be rewarded with a lifetime of wealth.”
“Understood.” Mr. Smith nodded and looked at the waiter coldly. “Are you deaf? Hurry up and do it.”
“Yes.” The waiter replied. Just as he was about to run out to pass on the message, he suddenly remembered what Jessica had said and turned back.
The waiter mustered his courage and asked, “Mr. Swanson, are we really going to beat them to death? Miss Summers said that the troublemaker is a woman.”
Ulric’s eyes flashed with surprise.
Beside him, Mr. Smith asked in confusion, “A woman? A woman single-handedly handling a room full of people?”
“That’s what Miss Summers said.” the waiter replied.
“Mr. Swanson?” Mr. Smith turned around and asked Ulric again.
Ulric was silent for two seconds before saying, “Proceed as I instructed.”
“Understood.” The waiter, without further hesitation, ran out.
After the door closed, Ulric asked, “Every private room has a pinhole camera, right?”
Mr. Smith immediately understood what Ulric meant. Mr. Smith used the office computer to access the footage from where Jessica was.
The camera was high-definition and could clearly see the situation in the private room.
It was already a mess inside. Almost all the decorations were scattered on the ground.
Ulric’s eyes immediately focused on Melody, who was fighting Jennie at that time.
Ulric had guessed the “woman” might be Melody, but seeing it confirmed still surprised him.
Melody’s movements were swift, precise, and ruthless, her speed extraordinary.
No one, man or woman, in the entire
Halcyon, could match Melody’s skills.
“This Melody is really interesting.” Ulric stroked his chin with great interest.
Mr. Smith asked curiously, “Do you know this girl? Her skills are impressive. If she were ours, we would
never fear trouble at the Golden Lounge. It’s a pity that her face is not flattering.”
Ulric’s expression darkened as he glanced at Mr. Smith,
“You think this girl is good?” Ulric asked.
Mr. Smith did not understand Ulric’s intent but answered honestly, “Her skills are unmatched, there are indeed not many people who can defeat her.” At that moment, the camera showed Ulric’s men entering the private room.