Chapter 272 The First Bad Girl
"Because he's my man, he is the Walker's son-in-law." Riley's voice wasn't loud, but to Eugene, Lucy, and the others, it was like a thunderclap.
Though the words were simple, they carried an undeniable aura of intimidation.
Everyone, including Eugene and the other elites of Stardust City, knew exactly what kind of person Riley was.
She had no interest in luxury cars or handsome men, nor did she attend parties or gatherings. Her world is one of knives and guns, conquering south and north. Just like a female general
If Sebastian was the number one bad boy of Rosewood City, then Riley was the number one bad girl of Celestia.
They were troublemakers that countless elite offspring dreaded.
Eugene, though a scoundrel himself, was no match for Riley and usually didn't dare provoke her.
So hearing Riley call James her man was a huge shock to Eugene and the others.
Despite the shock, they still had to maintain their composure in public.
"Riley." Eugene's voice was low and somber: "Are you going to fall out with me over this man?"
He didn't know how James and Riley knew each other, nor if the Walker's son-in-law claim was true, but he knew to subtly remind Riley to consider the consequences.
It wasn't worth offending him over a doctor.
Riley didn't waste words and slapped Eugene, making him stagger back.
"So what?"Riley kicked Eugene to the ground.
Eugene clutched his cheek in anger, never expecting Riley to be so ruthless.
Riley slapped him again, "So what?"
Eugene shouted angrily, "Riley, don't push me too far."
Riley slapped him once more, making his mouth bleed, "Offending James means offending me, and also offending the Walkers."
She looked at him with disdain, "So what if I bully you? Even if Keith were here, I'd still hit you."
Riley had swollen Eugene's face with her slaps.
This scene left many people present stunned.
They didn't know Riley, but seeing the arrogant Eugene not dare to fight back, they realized this woman had significant status.
James was also a bit surprised, not expecting the Walker's background to be so powerful.
Alexa was even more puzzled, wondering why dealing with James was so troublesome.
Eugene felt utterly humiliated, "Riley, can what you say and do today represent the Walkers?"
Eugene was furious but still confident, not believing the Walkers would oppose him for James.
It wasn't about fear but about whether it was worth it.
"Of course, I can represent the Walkers." Riley sneered, "Even if my father and grandfather were here, they'd tell you that offending James means offending the Walkers. But you, daring to offend the Walker's son-in-law, if your father and grandfather knew, they'd probably break your legs."
The Walkers always acted based on the reality. As long as they were in the right, Riley believed she would have Christian's full support.
Moreover, after seeing her injuries this time, Christian had proactively told her to protect James.
Eugene clenched his fists, "He's the Smith Family's son-in-law. When did he become the Walker's son-in-law? And how could a useless man living off the Smith Family gain the Walker's attention?"
He wanted to regain some face, "Aren't you being too desperate to chose him?"
Riley slapped him again, "None of your business."
"Riley, James killed Joe and two others. Eugene wants to take him back for investigation. Are you Walkers sure you want to protect a murderer?" Lucy, extremely angry at Riley for protecting James, stepped forward and said, "Can you bear the consequences?"
Riley stepped forward and slapped Lucy twice, causing her nose and mouth to bleed, "Get lost! So young and already learning to talk nonsense and bully others. Don't you have any idea why James killed them?"
She gave Lucy no face at all.
James was slightly taken aback, not expecting Riley to be so reckless.
Lucy touched her cheek and roared, "How dare you hit me?"
"Didn't you see it clearly? Then let me give you two more slaps." Riley straightforwardly stepped forward and slapped her twice again.
Lucy's face now had several more finger marks, filled with grief and venom, but she didn't dare to rush at Riley.
Eugene and his kind had right to kill ordinary people first and report later, but Riley had a shield to act against these elite offspring.
After all, Riley had Christian's support, who could single-handedly take on a nation, backing her.
"Miss Walker, this world operates on rules and reason. Your reckless behavior will bring shame to the Walkers." Sarah, seeing her plans ruined, also spoke with a sarcastic tone, "I will definitely report your vile behavior to the authorities. No matter how capable Christian is, he can't protect you."
The Howard family had direct channels to the authorities, and she thought she could suppress Riley.
As Riley walked past her, she stopped and slapped Sarah.
Sarah staggered back, furious.
Three black bodyguards instinctively stepped forward.
Riley pulled out a gun and fired three shots at the approaching bodyguards, knocking them all to the ground, "You talk about power when it comes to following the rules, but when I talk about power, you want to talk about fairness. You're always trying to play both sides."
Riley kicked the three bodyguards aside and sneered at Sarah, "How are you as shameless as your dad, the Credit Stealer?"
Simon had a nickname, Credit Stealer, because he liked to target emerging companies. Once they developed well, he would step in to buy them at a low price.
If they didn't agree, he would use any means to suppress them or control them through various capital channels.
Because the Howard family was wealthy, almost no emerging company targeted by him could escape.
Over the decades, Simon had destroyed countless companies that could threaten the Howard family and had grown his own business tenfold.
However, Simon despised the nickname Credit Stealer.
So Sarah exploded instantly, "Don't slander my dad."
"I'm telling the truth. Others might not know what he's like, but don't you?"Riley poked Sarah's shoulder with her gun, not putting the Howard family's heiress in her eyes, "By the way, I heard your dad is not doing well, and your dozen siblings are eager to fight for the inheritance. Do you think you've secured your position? Do you believe that if the Walkers declare support for your other siblings, you'll be out immediately?"
Sarah's face changed dramatically.
The Walkers ruled the entire nation's underworld. Although they no longer interfered in general affairs or power struggles, their influence never waned.
If the Walkers declared support for a Howard family member, Simon and the family would take it very seriously.
Sarah would be in a precarious position.
"Let's go." Seeing Sarah also suffer, Eugene's face was very grim. He knew he couldn't touch James today.
"James, I admit defeat today, but there will be a next time." He glared at James and touched his aching face,"Let's go."
Eugene led Lucy and the group to leave.
"Stop."James, who had been silent, spoke coldly, "Who said you could leave?"
At that moment, an invisible aura emanated from James.
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