Chapter 278 Counter-Ban
That same afternoon, at Rosewood City Airport, several cars were parked in the designated area. Keith leaned against one of the cars, watching the private jet take off.
Eugene had broken limbs and a torn ear, Keith immediately arranged for someone to send him back to Stardust City after his condition had stabilized.
After the jet departed, Keith nonchalantly pulled out a cigarette and lit it.
"What's wrong?" Leila walked over, raised her hand, and took the cigarette from Keith's mouth.
Today, she was dressed in a light pink dress, her hair was up, and she wore light makeup. A blue ribbon was tied perfectly around her neck.
Her simple attire exuded an arresting aura.
Keith smiled, "I bear some responsibility for what happened to Eugene, but The Campbell Family understands, so there's no need for an explanation, and no headache. As for James, he's just a doctor. He's not worth my headache, nor is he worthy of being my opponent. I'm just thinking about how to deal with that bastard in an interesting way."
"He is the first loser to challenge us, I have to give him a proper end to live up to my name in Stardust City."His eyes gleamed with amusement. James's resistance and struggle didn't anger him, it only piqued his interest further.
A mouse was challenging a cat, what a curious thing.
Keith continued, "He surprised me a bit. Not only did I not expect him to be as skilled as Eugene, but he also managed to pull The Walker as his backer."
Leila's red lips parted slightly, "Riley is crazy and not much of a threat, but we can't ignore her identity and Christian behind her."
Keith paced back and forth, "I've looked into it. The so-called son-in-law of The Walker is just a joke by Riley, a pretext for her to protect James. It is just that James treated Riley's injuries, and Riley is grateful. James is far from having The Walker as his backer."
A look of disdain flashed in his eyes, "Christian wouldn't randomly step in to support James."
"That's true, but Riley is unpredictable. She considers James a friend and won't stand by if something happens to him." Leila analyzed softly, "So using official power to label James as a criminal and take him away won't work."
"That's true." Keith's tone was indifferent, "With Riley involved, official means are ineffective."
"It is also difficult to attack in secret because James and Francis are skilled fighters, and even Joe and his men were taken down. It's hard to get the upper hand. Besides, Rosewood City isn't our territory. Too much violence could displease Brandon." He sighed, initially thinking it would be easy to crush James, but now realizing it was a bit tricky.
At that moment, Leila's phone vibrated. She answered it, and after a moment, her face lit up with a smile.
She approached Keith and said, "James has offended Simon, and now Simon has declared that the entire Howard family will completely block James. In two days, JZL Medical Clinic will open. Anyone who dares to show up at James's clinic will be suppressed by the Howard family. Those with business relationships will have them terminated, and those without will be fully acquired. Even ordinary people will be pressured to get their companies to fire them."
Leila's face flushed slightly, "In short, anyone who appears at James's clinic will be an enemy of the Howard family."
"Great."Keith's eyes lit up, "James really doesn't know his place, daring to offend the Credit Stealer. He and JZL Medical Clinic are doomed."
keith had dealt with Simon many times and knew Simon was stubborn and decisive. If Simon wanted to suppress someone, he would do so relentlessly.
Facing an economic giant like Simon, even The Morris Family would tread carefully. A small clinic like JZL Medical Clinic would be crushed to dust.
"Looks like we won't need to move, James is doomed."Leila smiled faintly, "Simon is an economic giant. One word from him is enough to make JZL Medical Clinic deserted."
"That's not enough."Keith's lips curled into a smile, "When a lion hunts a rabbit, it uses all its strength. We can't just stand by. Let's make James's downfall even more tragic. Send the order that The Morris Family will completely block JZL Medical Clinic! Anyone who appears at James's clinic will be an enemy of The Morris Family."
Leila nodded, "Understood!"
At 5 PM, the entire Rosewood City was in turmoil, and the name JZL Medical Clinic spread rapidly through the streets and alleys.
First, the Howard Group stepped forward, declaring that James had poor character and terrible medical skills, causing harm to Simon. They announced a complete boycott of JZL Medical Clinic.
Anyone who congratulated or sent flower baskets to JZL Medical Clinic would be considered an enemy of the Howard family.
Next, the Morris Group issued a similar statement, boycotting James and JZL Medical Clinic.
Following that, the Ramirez Family, the Ross Family, the Campbell Family, the Bell Family from Stardust City, and Secure Horizon Services and the Carter Family from Los Angeles also expressed their stance, joining forces to boycott James.
Ray from Rosewood City also seized the opportunity, aiming to drive James out of Rosewood City.
In other words, anyone who dared to support JZL Medical Clinic would be offending nine powerful entities, including giants like the Morris Family and the Howard family.
These statements not only pushed JZL Medical Clinic into the spotlight but also caused a severe drop in the Rosewood City stock market.
Many entrepreneurs and individuals online posted messages calling for the closure of JZL Medical Clinic and for James to get out of Rosewood City.
For a time, JZL Medical Clinic became the most talked-about topic in Rosewood City.
Some uninformed people were curious about how this small clinic, JZL Medical Clinic, had managed to offend so many big shots.
It was like being surrounded by enemies.
While the entire Rosewood City was in turmoil, James was on his way back to the clinic with the opening day clothes he had bought for his parents.
As soon as the car reached the entrance, James sensed something was off.
The usually bustling clinic was deserted. Not only were there no patients in line, but even Mia and the others were nowhere to be seen.
James walked in to find that only Virgil, Michelle, and Francis were left in the clinic.
Virgil was sweeping the floor, Michelle was wiping the tables, both with a hint of sadness in their expressions.
Only Francis remained expressionless, seriously sorting the medicinal herbs.
Seeing James return, Michelle forced a smile, "James, you're back?"
"Mia and the others had some family matters to attend to and just received a call to go back." Her eyes were as doting as ever, "Are you hungry? I'll make you something to eat."
"Mom, I'm not hungry." James smiled, sensing something was wrong but not pressing the issue. He handed them the clothes, "These are the new clothes I bought for you to wear on the opening day."
Virgil and Michelle stunned, then they smiled and accepted the clothes, "We already have clothes, no need to buy more."
"James, something's wrong." At this moment, Samuel, the driver, rushed in, holding his phone and out of breath, "The Howard family and the Morris Family have teamed up to suppress you, saying they will boycott you and JZL Medical Clinic."
"They also said that anyone who shows up at your clinic will be their enemy." Samuel looked anxious, "What are we going to do?"
The Howard family and the Morris Family are giants. If they team up to suppress someone, anyone would have to think twice about the consequences.
James squinted slightly, seemingly understanding why the clinic was deserted. He then took the phone and browsed the news.
Sure enough, he saw the statements from Simon and the others.
"James, it's okay. In today's society, you can find a job."Michelle quickly comforted James, "If the clinic can't open, I'll set up a stall, and your dad can drive for a ride-sharing service. As long as the family is united, we can get by."
Virgil also took out a bank card, "James, I have $10,000 here from my last shipping job. You can use it."
With so much money spent on renovations, if the clinic couldn't open and patients stopped coming, James might be out of money.
Samuel also took out his savings.
Francis looked at the black sword in his hand, which he had taken from Thunder, wondering how much it could sell for.
"Dad, Mom, Samuel, don't worry, I'm fine." James's face showed confidence, "It means nothing to me."
He turned, "Samuel, go and make a list of everyone who is boycotting me. Then issue a statement, Anyone who stands against me, James, will be boycotted by me! They will lose the chance of being treated by me."
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