Chapter 528: Chapter 538: 2 Hosts

After seeing Melody Yoody off, Alice Brown started the car again. She didn’t ask John Brown where he was headed, just drove slowly, barely reaching twenty miles per hour, while frequently checking the rearview mirror to look at James Brown sitting in the back.

Today, Jennifer Hog had a few drinks, and now, emboldened by the alcohol, she unfastened her seatbelt and moved from the front seat to the back, sitting next to James Brown. She bit her lip, looked at him enticingly, and said, “Mr. Smith, I… I…” before falling into his arms.

James Brown rubbed his nose, fully aware of what Jennifer Hog wanted, just as he understood the feelings both women had for him. He didn’t believe their advances were simply desperate actions or attempts to be with him for a particular purpose.

Rejecting them outright would be quite hurtful, so James Brown gently stroked Jennifer Hog’s hair and softly said, “Laura, Alice, I appreciate your feelings, but I must be honest with you, I’m already married.”

Jennifer Hog held onto James Brown tightly, trembling slightly. James didn’t push her away this time, making her quite excited. She quickly said, “I know, both Alice and I understand we can’t be Mr. Smith’s wife, and we truly have no demands. We merely hope to have a chance to be with you, even if only occasionally when you’re lonely and can come see us, we’ll be satisfied.”

James Brown smiled gently and said, “Thank you both for being so good to me, but I genuinely can’t do this anymore. My wife treats me very well; I can’t let her down again. You’ve seen it too; there’s Melody, and others beside her. I’m already too indebted to my wife.”

Jennifer Hog hastily added, “Since you have others, it won’t hurt to have us too. Mr. Smith, we really like you so much. These days, Alice and I think about you every day, hoping you’ll remember us. We want to find you, but we’re afraid of disturbing you, not even daring to call. Please, just pity us and say yes, even just once.”

What Jennifer Hog said was so tender and pitiful that it tugged at James Brown’s heartstrings. A beautiful woman speaking in such a manner, almost pleading, is hard for any man to refuse.

However, James Brown genuinely didn’t want to incur more emotional debts now. Previously, he’d be with a woman and never see her again the next day, thus no emotional burden. But lately, the women he’s involved with are not ones he can treat as before, and subconsciously, he feels urged to take on some responsibility. Hence, agreeing to them now would mean bearing responsibility for them later.

With a soft sigh, James Brown said, “Alice, Laura, to be honest, you both indeed attract me, but I must adhere to my principles. If we’re to be involved, I would regard you as my women, and I can’t accept you being with other men…”

Alice Brown slammed on the brakes, turning around anxiously, “No! Absolutely not! We would never be with other men. We’ll be your women forever, Mr. Smith, no matter which man, we’ll never let them touch us.”

James Brown smiled wryly and said, “But I have a wife, and I can’t be with you often; you’d practically be less than lovers.”

Jennifer Hog held James Brown tightly and said, “We don’t mind. Just once a month—or even once a year—if you can see us, we’ll be fulfilled.”

“Aren’t you being too silly?” James Brown was truly moved, and he believed their sincerity.

Alice Brown looked deeply into James Brown’s eyes, softly saying, “Mr. Smith, we used to pursue various things, for fame, for benefit; but after meeting you, we realized how meaningless chasing those things was. Now, we just hope to become one of Mr. Smith’s women; that would be our greatest happiness.”

Jennifer Hog nodded repeatedly, raising her head to gaze at James Brown affectionately.

James Brown looked at Alice Brown and then at Jennifer Hog but finally shook his head, “I’m sorry, I can’t agree to this.”

Both women’s expressions immediately turned extremely sorrowful, tears streaming down their faces, embarrassing James Brown. He quickly said, “When I say I can’t promise to be with you like that, I mean I can’t treat you as my women, but I would definitely consider you my good friends. If you need anything, feel free to call me, even if it’s just to chat or have dinner together, that’s perfectly fine. But I really can’t have you as my women; it wouldn’t be fair to you, and I’d have a heavy burden on my conscience. I’m too sorry to you.”

Hearing James Brown say this made the women’s faces light up with joy. Initially disappointed by his refusal, the kind of man James Brown was made them admire him even more. If they genuinely made him accept them, he’d undoubtedly never let them down. Now that James Brown had promised them, they’d have many opportunities to be with him, confident they’d eventually win his heart together.

Jennifer Hog pouted and said, “Mr. Smith, you mustn’t deceive us.”

Seeing them no longer crying made James Brown relieved, “Of course I won’t deceive you; I’ll certainly do as I say.”

Alice Brown blinked with teary eyes and said, “But aren’t you married? What if your wife asks when you go out?” She blinked playfully, squeezing out more tears, displaying a mix of playfulness and sadness that couldn’t help but be adorable.

James Brown chuckled, “Then we won’t go out at night. We could choose lunchtime to have a meal together or something; that way, my wife won’t object.”

“Sure, lunchtime it is then,” Jennifer Hog continued to cling to James Brown’s embrace, gently shifting her body, blinking at him and said, “There’s two of us, a double treat.”

James Brown coughed, feeling a powerful allure. Previously, when he’d been with Emma Campbell and Sarah Grandy, he’d always controlled himself, afraid to act recklessly, but imagining being with Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog was incredibly thrilling.

Alice Brown giggled, “Mr. Smith, seems like you’re moved.”

James Brown glanced at her, “Stop tempting me, or else I won’t dare be with you.”

Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog laughed even louder, both feeling great, marking an advancement in their relationship with James Brown.

James Brown helped Jennifer Hog sit up and said, “Alright, alright, hurry and drive. If I’m late home, my wife will be mad.”

Alice Brown stopped being mischievous, obediently starting the car, “Mr. Smith, you’re actually married. Who’s your wife? We’re eager to know who’s that fortunate.”

James Brown rubbed his nose, “I can’t reveal this now; it’s still not public.”

Jennifer Hog teased, “You won’t even tell us?”

James Brown hesitated for a moment, “Alright then, I’ll tell you, my wife is Gina Lopez.”

“Ah! It’s actually Mr. Lopez!” Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog exclaimed but weren’t surprised. Given James Brown’s standing, only a woman of Gina Lopez’s stature could match him, and they wholeheartedly accepted it. If it were an ordinary woman, their acceptance might be reluctant.

“Haha, don’t tell anyone outside this circle. Only my closest friends know we’re married, totaling less than ten people.”

James Brown’s words delighted the women, indicating he truly considered them his best friends.

Now, they both had certainty: as long as they avoided Gina Lopez, finding James Brown would be easy, and they mustn’t reveal any affections for him in her presence.

“By the way, Mr. Smith, how many lovers do you have now?” Jennifer Hog lightly poked James Brown and winked.

James Brown coughed and said, “Melody Yoody is one, though not exactly a lover; our relationship’s unclear.”

Alice Brown promptly replied, “You’re indeed impressive, considering she’s a Deputy County Chief, and it’s rumored she’ll progress even further politically. That she’s your lover is indeed impressive.”

“Who else?” Jennifer Hog pursued further.

James Brown laughed, “Don’t ask any more. I won’t tell.”

“Cheapskate,” Alice Brown and Jennifer Hog ceased further probing, knowing insistence would be unwarranted. They were primarily concerned about his wife; lovers weren’t intimidating.

After dropping James Brown outside the community, the two reluctantly left, while James Brown waved goodbye before entering his residence.

Upon entering, Emily Lopez checked the time and said to James Brown, “Brother-in-law, your timing is impeccable, just two minutes before ten o’clock.”

James Brown couldn’t help but smile; it really wasn’t deliberate, “Em, you’ve given a strict order, I dared not be late.”

“Smart of you, come over and massage my feet.” Emily Lopez ran over and lay on the sofa shaking her little feet, while beside her, Charlotte also shook her feet, looking at James Brown with pride.