Chapter 651: Chapter 651 Higher and More Dazzling_1
“So the customs in Clearwater are quite liberal,” Violet Nelson feigned revelation, “Back in Kingsley, if a schoolgirl gets a boyfriend, she would be expelled from school.”
Her voice was a tad high, and everyone heard her.
“Ah…” Seeing all eyes on her, Violet Nelson smiled awkwardly and said, “I misspoke; Ms. Summers probably wouldn’t care about getting expelled if she could be involved with Mr. Howard, right?”
Her words were meticulously chosen, not only implying that Purple Summers was young but already cavorting with men, but also hinting that Purple was only having a fling with Roy Howard, being nothing more than a nameless affair partner.
Rich and influential men always had many women around them; they would get bored after playing for a couple of days and then discard them, so really there was no need to put Purple Summers on a pedestal.
Violet Nelson was accustomed to the spotlight, and when the focus shifted from her to another woman, she couldn’t stand it, refusing to allow anyone to stand taller and shine brighter than her.
However, she clearly underestimated these people’s reverence and fear for Roy Howard – fear to the extent that… not even idle gossip dared to be spoken.
The heiresses who were unaware didn’t hesitate to be capricious and gossip about Roy Howard not being chivalrous or merciful towards women.
But the young masters who had heard of Roy Howard’s methods dared not voice any dissent.
The silence made the atmosphere awkward.
Violet Nelson felt awkward; she didn’t understand why no one agreed with her. Was what she said incorrect? Purple Summers, a teenage student, was being so intimate with a man she just met – utterly shameless!
Why weren’t these people saying anything? Were they all blind?!
And Gerald Graves, at that moment, only wanted to curse.
No matter how hard he tried to maintain the ambiance, Violet Nelson kept stirring trouble again and again!
Gathered together for a game, who knows what other hiccups Violet Nelson would cause. Perhaps it was better to just listen to music, have a drink, and go to bed!
Just as Gerald Graves was about to disperse the crowd, a sudden “bang” of a gunshot echoed from outside!
Everyone was caught off guard, initially thinking it was just another show. However, the ensuing burst of gunfire and overlapping screams made it clear!
All faces turned pale from fright!
Gerald Graves was also terrified, but as today’s host, he had to take control even with his legs trembling, “…Quick! Inside! Everyone, get inside!”
They had been standing by the door when the gunfire started, and everyone began to scramble backward, including guests who were outside listening to music, running for cover inside the building!
The gunfire continued, as the attackers clashed with Gavin Graves’ men.
Ryan Wesley shielded Zara Jameson and Jane McCain as they ran into the hall, and at a glance, he saw guests with panic-stricken faces, but Purple Summers was nowhere to be seen.
“Second young master! Where’s Ms. Summers?” Ryan Wesley asked anxiously.
Before Gerald Graves could reply, another group of people rushed in from outside, led by Alexander Summers and his bodyguard, protecting Purple.
Alexander Summers stuffed a gun into Purple’s hand, cupped her face, planted a firm kiss on her forehead, then began to lead his men away.
Purple, infuriated, punched his back twice, scolding, “Asshole! Who have you gone and pissed off now?”
People from afar were shocked.
The surroundings were chaotic, and they hadn’t heard the exchange between Roy Howard and Purple, but the two solid punches Purple landed on Roy’s back were clear and unmistakable!
Such audacity, would Master Xander not turn and blow her head off with a gun?
No, they saw no execution style killing; instead, they saw the usually cold family head of the Howard Family gently tousle Ms. Summers’ hair before turning away and exiting.
The crowd was dumbstruck.
But right now, survival was the priority, and there was no space to worry about others’ gossip.