Briana walked out of the building of Victory Enterprise in a fury with two bodyguards dressed in black following closely behind her.
Very soon, Briana arrived at her super luxurious car.
It was a Maserati worth eight million.
Its sleek-looking lines and resplendent paint made the car look luxurious! Fellow drivers would be trembling in fear when a car like that passed them on the road. They would try their best to stay away to avoid accidentally scratching it because it would cost them an arm and a leg to pay for the damages.
All of a sudden, Briana stopped in front of her car and turned around. “The two of you aren't allowed to follow me today.” With that, she got into the car.
The two bodyguards were stunned for her order put them in a difficult position. If they followed her, she would be displeased. If they did not, they would be worried about her
safety.
Just then, Jonathan walked over with a grin. “It's fine.
There's no need for both of you to follow Ms. Briana. From today onwards, I'll be solely responsible for her safety.” “Crazy man!” When Briana saw Jonathan, she became «even more irritated. She started the engine, and the car sped away.
“Phew! | finally got rid of that lunatic,” Briana mumbled to herself as she heaved a sigh of relief.
She then gradually slowed the car down.
“Briana, we're about to become a family very soon.” Just then, she heard Jonathan's voice. “You have always been complaining about your future husband!” Briana was shocked to see that Jonathan was seated in the front passenger seat. She had no idea when he sneaked in.
The tires screeched, and the car came to a sudden halt.
At that moment, she was on the road, so the taxi behind her crashed into her Maserati when she braked suddenly.
That made Briana even angrier. She got out of the car and rushed up to the taxi driver. “What's wrong with you? If you don't know how to drive, then you shouldn't be on the road.” Surprisingly, the taxi driver was a plain-looking woman in her thirties. The instant she realized that she had crashed into a Maserati, tears rolled down her cheeks.
The female taxi driver got out of her vehicle and immediately apologized to Briana, “I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. It was an accident. | didn't think that you would slam on the brakes so suddenly.” “Do you think an apology is going to solve the problem?” Briana said furiously. “You have to bear the full responsibility for this accident. The tail lights have been smashed, and so is the paintwork.” She then paused for a while before continuing, “Forget it. I'm going to call the traffic police.” “No!” The woman was so terrified that her face had turned pale. She quickly got down on her knees and begged Briana, “I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. It wasn't done on purpose. |
don't have this much money to pay you!” Usually, Briana was not an unforgiving person but she was in a very bad mood that day. As such, the female taxi driver became her punching bag.
The taxi driver was Miranda Hudson. She was a divorcee and single mother.
It had not been long since she started driving a taxi, and she did not expect such an accident to happen.
On the first day of being a taxi driver, some of the old- timers told Miranda to watch out for luxurious cars on the road, and that she should keep a safe distance from those expensive cars.
Miranda had done her diligence. The logo of Maserati was too eye-catching.
Even if she could not recognize the logo of the car, she could still tell that it was a luxurious car judging from its sleek outlook.
Miranda was on the verge of breaking down.
At that moment, she had no more dignity left. As long as she was not required to give any monetary compensation, she would be willing to do anything even if she was asked to strip naked.
Just then, she heard a gentle, male voice. “Go on. You don't have to pay for the damages.” Miranda looked up to see a decent-looking young man with gentle eyes.
He was none other than Jonathan.
Miranda glanced at Jonathan before turning to look at Briana in doubt.
Briana was infuriated, and she yelled at Jonathan, “It's my car. What has it got to do with you? Are you trying to play the nice guy? Fine. Since you don't want her to pay, then you compensate me.” A frosty look appeared in Jonathan's eyes for a very brief moment before he calmed himself down.
However, that split second of iciness made Briana shiver.
‘With a nonchalant smile, Jonathan said, “You're my future
wife. Your car is mine too. Why do | need to compensate you?” “You!” Briana was incensed.
Jonathan told Miranda, “Get lost.” Relieved, Miranda turned around and was about to get into her taxi.
“Stop right there!” Briana shouted.
Jonathan reached out to grab Briana.
Miranda quickly got into her taxi and drove off.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was not Briana's intention to hold a grudge against Miranda, she pushed Jonathan's hand away and cautioned him, “Let me warn you, you crazy man. Don't follow me anymore.” After that, she hurriedly got into her car.
The first thing she did after she got in was locked the doors.
However, after the doors were locked, she found Jonathan sitting comfortably in the front passenger seat. “Get out of my car!” Briana screamed.
Jonathan smiled before saying, “Briana, if you get angry too often, you will age very fast. But, it's okay since your family is filthy rich. Even if you become ugly, | will still accept you.” There was nothing Briana could do to a scoundrel like Jonathan, so she threatened, “Are you really not getting out of my car? Fine! I'll call the police!” Jonathan was not at all fazed by her threat. “Go ahead.
‘Your dad approves of me as his future son-in- law. I'll have to keep an eye on you so that you won't go looking for that fellow. | don't want you to cheat on me!” All of a sudden, an idea popped up in Briana's mind, and she smiled coldly at Jonathan, “Fine. So, you want to stay in the car, right? You'd better not regret it later.” Thereafter, she started the engine.
Throughout the drive, Briana did not speak to Jonathan, so he pretended to fall asleep.
Before the car accident, he would not mind teasing her to have some fun. However, after the way Briana treated Miranda, he lost his interest.
Half an hour later, the Maserati stopped in front of Angelite Spa.
Angelite Spa specialized in beauty and wellness treatments.
Briana walked straight in with Jonathan following closely behind her at a comfortable pace.
There was an elegant reception area the moment they entered Angelite Spa. At the reception counter, there was a cashier.
The moment Briana walked in, the cashier greeted her politely, “Ms. Yarbrough.” “Where's Sean?” asked Briana.
The cashier replied, “Mr. Watson is attending to a customer right now. But, he did say to inform him when you arrive.” “All right. I'l wait for him here,” said Briana before she sat down on the couch.
The cashier cast a glance at Jonathan and asked, “Is he a
friend of yours, Ms. Yarbrough?” Before Briana could reply, Jonathan responded with a happy expression, “I'm her fiancé.” The cashier was taken aback because she knew that Briana and Sean were a couple.
Where did this fiancé come from? When Briana saw the change in the cashier's expression, she quickly cut in, “Fanny, don't listen to this lunatic. He's a nutjob. I don't even know him.” Fanny became less warm. “Mister, I'll have to ask you to leave.” Jonathan smiled at the cashier and said, “If my wife is still here, then I'll be here.” Fanny uttered coldly, “What a bloody psycho.” She then spoke into her walkie-talkie and yelled, “Kairo, someone is causing trouble at the reception area. Please come here as soon as possible.” That did not seem to bother Jonathan.
When Fanny saw his calm demeanor, she knew he was trouble. She decided to inform Mr. Watson as well.
Mr. Watson was Sean.
Jonathan began to study his surrounding before inquiring, “Sean is the owner of this place?” “That's right!” Briana proclaimed proudly.
Initially, she had no intention to entertain Jonathan.
However, that was the perfect opportunity to strike him, so she said it without any hesitation.
Jonathan smacked his own mouth and exclaimed, “A big, grown man actually opens a spa center. What a sissy! Briana, so you prefer this type of man.” “Watch your mouth!” Briana immediately told him off.
Jonathan let out a chuckle and did not seem to mind her outburst.
Just then, three men, who were filled with murderous intent, came out.
The leader of the trio was bald, had a muscular body, and a piercing gaze.
Jonathan eyed him up and down nonchalantly before realizing that the man was a Nascent Soul.
He was in the early-stage of Nascent Soul! That stunned Jonathan a little. He could also tell that the other two men were at the peak of Neutralizing Force.
All three of them were highly skilled.
Looks like this isn't just a beauty parlor! Jonathan also noticed that Briana had been completely surrounded.
Victor, being a shrewd man, had already noticed it as well.
That was why he was willing to activate the prismatic crystal and seek help from Divine Realm.
Only Briana was still in the dark.
“Kairo!" she called out happily as she stood up.
Kairo smiled at Briana and said, “Briana, you're here. Get behind me.”
Briana acted as if Kairo was her family, so she quickly stood behind him.
Next, Kairo stared coldly at Jonathan and questioned, “Did you call Mr. Watson a sissy just now?” Jonathan was getting close to becoming a Celestial Soul.
As such, the moment he held back his aura, even Kairo would not be able to detect it.
Jonathan pretended to be frightened and said, “N-No, | said no such thing.” He then stood up and continued, “Bro, | was only joking with Briana. Please don't take it seriously.” ‘When Briana saw that Jonathan was afraid, she was emboldened. Waving her fist at him, she said, “You lunatic! | told you earlier on that you will regret it if you follow me.
Now you are scared? It's too late.” Jonathan turned pale and begged Kairo for mercy, “You must be Kairo, right? I'm really sorry for saying that rubbish just now. | hope you don't take it to heart.” Kairo glared at him coldly. “You have offended Mr. Watson
with your words, and that has its consequences. Since you are aware that you are at fault, then kneel down and apologize. We can consider this matter closed.” Jonathan began to panic and wave his hands. “Kairo, I-I can't do that. Please don't joke around like this.” He then looked at Briana and pleaded, “Briana, please speak up for me!” Briana snorted and said, “You just won't give up. Weren't you very arrogant earlier on? Now, get down on your knees and beg for forgiveness.”
Kairo looked at Jonathan and said flatly, “You heard what Briana said too, didn't you?” Shaking his head, Jonathan gave him a bitter smile and replied, “Although | am just a nobody, I'll never bow down to anyone. Men should not bow to anyone so easily. | can bow to the gods and my parents, but not others!” Kairo's full name was Kairo Golding. He thought that Jonathan was just a ruffian, so he looked down on the latter. He sneered and said, “I'm not that patient. It's okay if you don't want to bow.” Then, he turned to look at one of the people behind him and added, “Terry, teach him the proper way to behave.” “N-No!" Jonathan immediately pleaded in fear. He looked at Briana and went on, “Briana, my dad and your dad were close friends. Please save me!” Briana ignored him.
She hated him to the core.
Just then, a man's voice was heard. “What happened?”
An elegant and sophisticated man, who looked around twenty-six years old, emerged from the corridor.
He was Sean Watson.
He looked handsome and exuded an indescribable grace and charm wearing a suit and a pair of leather shoes.
He had an air similar to that of those in power when he spoke.
At a glance, Jonathan could tell that Sean was also in the early stage of Nascent Soul.
After Sean appeared, Briana happily ran over and threw herself into his arms while greeting, “Sean.” Wrapping his arm around Briana's waist, Sean smiled faintly and replied, “You're here, Briana.” Briana planted a kiss on his cheek and said coquettishly with pouted lips, “You never take the initiative to come and see me.” With a wry smile, Sean explained, “You know that your father doesn't like me.”
“Hmph, | don't care what he thinks. You're the only man | want anyway,” Briana declared.
Sean appeased, “Alright. There, there.” He then took her hands.
The two walked over intimately. Sean shot Jonathan an indifferent glance and turned to ask Kairo, “What's going on?’ “Sean, this ruffian calls you a sissy,” Kairo replied respectfully.
Stunned, Sean asked, “Why does he say so?” “He said you're a man but you run a spa,” answered Briana.
Smiling, Sean said, “Well, it's his right to say whatever he wants. We should just mind our own business and don't care about what others say.” Seeing that Sean had said so, Kairo knew he should not pursue the matter further. The latter looked at Jonathan and said, “You're lucky. Now, get out.” After thanking them, Jonathan said nothing further and
prepared to leave right away.
Yet, Briana said, “Sean, we can't let this lunatic leave. You have no idea how horrible he is. He kept bullying me and making me angry. Also, he actually said | was his fiancée. | don't know what's wrong with my dad either. He wants me to marry him.” Sean's face fell in an instant. A gloomy, uncertain look flickered in his eyes.
Jonathan picked up the pace, making it look like he was going to flee.
Sean called out, “Wait a minute!” Jonathan immediately turned around and said with a wry smile, “Oh, Sean, It's really not my fault. My father and Briana's father were former comrades-in-arms. They arranged our marriage when we were kids.” With a faint smile, Sean replied, “We live in a modern world now. Arranged marriage is irresponsible and a retrogression of civilization. Don't you think?”
Troubled, Jonathan disagreed, “Not exactly. Our parents gave us life, so we still have to respect their wishes. Don't you think so, Sean?” “My as*! Who do you think you are? Do you think a ruffian like you is worthy of Ms. Yarbrough? Come on, tell me, are you?” Terry snapped, questioning Jonathan with an obvious threatening tone.
Jonathan immediately answered in fear, “No, I'm not worthy.” “Coward!” Terry said disdainfully.
Briana's disdain grew stronger.
Jonathan asked, “Can | go?” “What's your name?” asked Sean indifferently.
“Jonathan Lawson.” “Jonathan, you and Briana should join us. No matter what, your father and Briana's father were good friends. That makes you my friend too. Since you're here today, | should be a good host to you, right?” Sean said.
“You don't have to,” replied Jonathan with a bitter smile.
“I should show the proper etiquette, so it's decided, then.” Sean did not give Jonathan a chance to refute or refuse.
Jonathan could also see that Sean might look gentle and speak kindly on the surface but his words carried hidden threats.
He's no ordinary man! Meanwhile, Briana could not help but feel displeased and said, “Sean, what kind of friend is he? Does he deserve it?" Sean patted her on the hand and assured her, “I know what I'm doing.” Jonathan laughed dryly at his words and asked, “Sean, you're not going to pull a trick on me, are you?” “Trick your as*! Are you worthy of getting tricked by Sean? Tell me, are you?” Terry snapped again.
With a hollow laugh, Jonathan replied, “I'm not.” There was a subtle chill in his eyes, but he did not show it.
Sean turned to Kairo and said, “Invite Owen, Ronald, and Phillip over, so that we can catch up. It can be considered as a welcome party for Jonathan.” “Sure!” Kairo replied.
Jonathan immediately knew that Sean was up to no good.
The people the latter mentioned, namely Owen, Ronald, and Phillip, must be the debauched sons of wealthy men or government officials.
Sean could not teach Jonathan a lesson himself because he was afraid that Victor would criticize him, so he came up with such a vicious plan.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJonathan kept silent. That's fine. Let's see what tricks you guys will play today.
After a while, Kairo was done calling the three friends of Sean.
Sean and his men then left Angelite Spa with Jonathan.
There were several cars outside Angelite Spa. Sean and Briana got in a Maserati, while Jonathan was taken by
Kairo and the others into a Mercedes-Benz which was driven by Terry.
Kairo sat between Jonathan and another man.
Feeling awkward, Jonathan whispered to Kairo, “Kairo, | don't think it's necessary to hold a welcome party for me.
Can | get out of the car?” The other man was called Bjarne Eckhardt. He sneered and said, “You're not completely stupid. Do you want to get out of the car? Dream on!” Before Jonathan could say anything, Terry shouted from the driver's seat, “If you don't f*cking shut up, believe it or not, I'll stuff shit into your mouth. Do you believe it or not, b*stard?” Every time Terry swore at someone, he did not only swear but also insult them by making them answer him.
“I do!” Jonathan replied fearfully.
Finding it enjoyable, Terry laughed out loud and remarked, “What a cute little fool.”
About twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a club.
It was still early, so it was not open yet.
However, Sean and his men managed to get it to open to business in advance.
When they entered the place, the owner even greeted them at the door.
They soon entered a large private room.
Phillip, Ronald, and Owen each brought their female ‘companions.
They had a great time exchanging pleasantries when they met.
After they were seated, a waitress came in to serve them.
The female companions looked like young models with attractive figures in revealing clothes.
The private room was instantly filled with the smell of women's perfumes and makeup.
Jonathan sat on the side alone, feeling uneasy.
Sean asked the waiter to bring in ten crates of beer.
Owen, Phillip, and Ronald obviously looked like debauched men who almost seemed arrogant.
Smiling faintly, Sean said, “Owen, Phillip, Ronald, let me introduce you.” With one arm around Briana's waist, he pointed his finger of another hand at Jonathan and continued, “His name is Jonathan Lawson, Briana's fiancé. It's a marriage arranged when they were kids. We must be hospitable to him today.” Being no fools, Owen, Phillip, and Ronald took Sean's hint as they knew the relationship between Sean and Briana.
Owen immediately asked his female companion to open a beer. He held up a bottle of beer and said, “Come on, Jonathan, here's a toast to you.” Jonathan picked up the beer.
Owen took a sip, while Jonathan also took a sip before putting it down.
Owen's face clouded over in an instant as he said, “What now? Are you disrespecting me? | can't believe you only took one sip.” Jonathan was stunned for a moment before replying, “But you also only took a sip, didn't you? | thought the one proposing a toast should finish their drink first to show their respect, isn't it?” Terry went up and suddenly kicked Jonathan in the bottom.
“M*therf*cker, Owen is being nice to you by making a toast to you, so just drink up.” Jonathan shot Terry a fearful glance before gulping down the bottle of beer.
Afterward, Phillip also made a toast to Jonathan.
Being mentally prepared, Jonathan emptied another bottle of beer in one go.
He had high alcohol tolerance, so he actually did not take those beers seriously. If he was pushed too far, he could evaporate the alcohol and water through his sweat.
After seeing Jonathan finish the beer, Phillip sneered and
commented, “Smart move.” Following that, Ronald also proposed a toast.
Then, he said to his female companion, “You should toast him too.” She obeyed with pleasure as she toasted Jonathan with a grin.
Jonathan asked with a sullen face, “Can | just take a sip? | really can't drink anymore.” She immediately became displeased and said, “You're embarrassing me.” Hearing that, Jonathan had no choice but to drink again.
After that, the other two female companions of Owen and Phillip took turns to toast Jonathan without being told to.
Saying nothing further, Jonathan drank the beer in one go.
‘With that, he had drunk six bottles of beer.
He staggered to his seat and said, “I can't drink anymore.” Just then, Sean said, “Jonathan, I'd like to propose a toast
to you. How about | drink one bottle while you do me a favor by having three bottles?” “No, | can't. Sean, | really can't drink anymore. I'll die here if | continue drinking. Please just let me go,” Jonathan hurriedly refused.