CHAPTER 38: CHAPTER 38 WITH HUSBAND’S BROTHERS

In the evening, Harry King received a WeChat message from Lucas Hughes saying he wanted to go drinking at Red Dust Alley, just after finishing a phone call with his father, Charles King.

His father had mentioned taking him to an event that night, and if it went well, their family could secure financing and go public.

Harry knew what this meant for the entire King Family and didn’t ask much, he just went directly.

But he never expected that Charles King would be taking him to meet Alexander Johnson.

Of course, as the Young Master, the wealthiest in the Capital Circle, just a wave of his hand and they could soar to great heights.

That said, thinking about Chloe Simpson, Harry always felt an inexplicable resistance towards Alexander Johnson.

It was indeed Lucas Hughes who delivered Chloe Simpson to Alexander Johnson, after negotiating with his mother, Mrs. Johnson.

One could say Alexander Johnson himself wasn’t really at fault in this matter.

But the way Alexander Johnson clung to it made Harry feel a bit uncomfortable.

A man like Alexander Johnson could have any woman he wanted, he didn’t really need Chloe Simpson.

With this thought in mind, he attended the event half-heartedly, without much enthusiasm.

Until he went to the restroom, and Alexander Johnson followed him.

"I know what kind of relationship you have with Lucas Hughes, and you know very well that with my capabilities, finding out anything is effortless. Let me be direct."

"Harry King, I need a spy, someone close to Alexander Johnson. Agree to this, and I’ll make sure your family’s financing go through the moment I get to the office tomorrow."

"Why choose me?" Harry asked in shock.

He couldn’t believe that Alexander Johnson would make such a request.

The value of a spy versus the King Family’s financing and going public was clear even to a three-year-old.

Moreover, Chloe Simpson wasn’t some noble scion; she was a married woman, not an innocent girl.

If it’s about love, Harry didn’t buy it at all.

"You don’t need to know. Just answer me—are you in or not?"

Alexander Johnson spoke like a king ruling his realm from on high.

Harry King, under immense pressure, asked, "Before I answer you, I have a question."

Alexander Johnson chuckled, "Ha, well done. Even in this situation, you dare to negotiate with me. No wonder you’re the one I chose. Ask away!"

"What are you going to do to Chloe Simpson? Or will anything happen that would harm her?"

"I didn’t expect this, coming from Lucas Hughes’ side, that you’d be concerned about Chloe Simpson. It seems things are becoming more interesting. You needn’t worry; she’s just a woman, I won’t do anything to her."

Alexander Johnson spoke seemingly casually with a smirk.

But his eyes, sharp as a giant axe cleaving stone, were piercingly fierce.

Seeing such an expression, Harry only had one strong feeling—as Alexander claimed, he wouldn’t harm Chloe Simpson.

Yet he couldn’t figure out why Alexander Johnson would show such leniency towards Chloe Simpson.

Nor could he predict what Alexander Johnson wanted him to monitor Lucas Hughes for.

For Chloe Simpson?

Obviously, such a prestigious Young Master wouldn’t go to these lengths for a woman from a one-night stand on a cruise ship.

Even though rumors across Kyohai said he didn’t care for women.

"You have three days to think it over."

Ultimately, the night’s event concluded with that single line.

And when he returned from the restroom, Alexander Johnson was already gone.

His father told him that Alexander Johnson had said everything was discussed and they were waiting for his answer.

The father kept questioning him about what he talked about with Alexander Johnson.

"Father, I’ll tell you after I’ve made up my mind."

He just left that statement behind and walked out of Red Dust Alley.

Harry thought maybe he could find some clues with Lucas Hughes.

Unexpectedly, upon arrival, he heard Lucas Hughes boastfully humiliating Chloe Simpson.

He made a snap decision.

No matter what Alexander Johnson wanted, it was better than letting Chloe Simpson remain with Lucas Hughes!

Still, he didn’t know what Alexander Johnson’s intentions were, and as a longtime friend, he didn’t want anything bad to happen to Lucas Hughes.

Lost in thought, his phone rang, it was a message from Alexander Johnson.

"Rest assured, in this rule of law society, the Johnson Family wouldn’t do anything illegal."

Harry picked up his phone and tapped on the keyboard: "Alright."

After replying, he glanced back at Red Dust Alley once more, then sped away.

At Red Dust Alley’s bar, Lucas Hughes, who had just been hit, finally recovered from the pounding headache.

"Damn it! Going home now!"

The alcohol wore off, and he had no interest in drinking more, so he left with Noah Woods.

The next day, the swelling on his face got better, and Chloe Simpson saw it when she returned from her night shift.

"What happened here?" Seeing his face, Chloe rushed over.

Lucas Hughes replied instantly, "I went out for dinner with Noah Woods last night and ran into a scuffle; I got hit while trying to break it up."

"Oh dear, every time! You’re just too kind-hearted."

Chloe lovingly scolded him and went to fetch the first-aid kit to treat his injuries.

"Alright, it’s nothing. I’ll be more careful next time. It’s getting late, I have to get to work."

Lucas Hughes was quite familiar with such a reaction from Chloe. After a couple of replies, he went to work.

In the following days, strangely, Alexander Johnson didn’t show up, not even at the hospital.

In fact, everyone had anticipated this.

The Psychological Intervention Clinic was nominally set up to provide assistance during patients’ treatment.

But frankly, it was more of a formality.

The reason the Director agreed to set up this clinic was to give an explanation to the Johnson Clan Group, a post for the Young Master.

Receiving the same salary while doing nothing relaxed everyone immensely.

Finishing work on time, spending the entire day idling in the office, overwhelmed the doctors and nurses with ease.

Wishing this department could run forever!

Only Chloe Simpson and Lucas Hughes found this uncomfortable.

Lucas’ struggle was that without Alexander Johnson around, he couldn’t set them up.

He couldn’t report to Mrs. Johnson nor ignite anything between them to provoke himself, easing his own condition.

However, Chloe Simpson agonized over an uncertain tomorrow.

She couldn’t fathom what game Alexander Johnson was playing, pulling both her and Lucas Hughes into his orbit only to then disappear.

In the first two days, she was helping in the emergency room.

But when a new nurse arrived, she wasn’t needed there anymore, so she returned to the Psychological Intervention Clinic.

Thus began her days of idle work.

Day after day, she remained anxious, feeling as if something was about to happen.

Until this evening, near the end of her shift, Harry King suddenly sent her a message.

"Chloe, I have something very important to discuss with you. Meet me after work. Don’t tell Lucas."

Seeing the message, Chloe was stunned.

What important matter was Harry talking about, avoiding Lucas?

Considering the relationship between Harry and Lucas, Chloe was hesitant about meeting him.

Meeting her husband’s friend behind his back, especially under these circumstances...

But after much consideration, she decided to go.

If there was indeed something, she could seize this opportunity to see through him completely, and cut ties for good.

Before going, she prepared an emergency SOS call, ready to seek help if anything happened.

Yet Chloe still overestimated herself.

"Harry!"

After arriving at the address Harry gave her, she called out his name, and then a heavy blow from behind knocked her unconscious.