Chapter 32
“I joined the army at fourteen, made field division at seventeen, and was awarded the rank of junior lieutenant at twenty!” hissed Keegan. “Now, many officers are under my command! I’m not some small-time gangster! I’m a real, gun-wielding soldier who has killed before!”
Keegan’s loud voice and imposing aura terrified everyone.
Having said that, scorn returned to Keegan’s face as he looked at Emmanuel. “Now, do you dare display such arrogance before me?”
Everyone assumed Emmanuel would be quaking in his boots. However, nobody expected this gynecologist to look contemptuously at Keegan and retort, “Do you think it’s an honor to have killed before?”
These words made Milani, Chase, and everyone else anxious. After all, if a man said he had killed before, he wasn’t fooling around. This wasn’t a game of Werewolves!
Is Emmanuel truly unafraid of being killed?
Milani had changed her opinion of Emmanuel after seeing his behavior that night. For one to be this arrogant, he must be a genius. However, I think he won’t live long!
Many people were already paying attention to the commotion, but after the two exchanged barbs tit-for-tat, more and more people gathered.
Lexi had also never imagined Ms. Mackenzie’s husband to be so plucky. No wonder I heard rumors that he’d managed to impress someone like Mr. Webber! However, he didn’t hesitate to pick a fight with Keegan to protect the woman behind him. I wonder what their relationship is. If Ms. Mackenzie finds out about this, she’s going to be so angry!
Right now, Keegan was extremely livid. Keegan was a well-known figure among the upper echelons of Yeringham and had a reputation for a hot temper and impulsive behavior. Many young heirs of these families had gotten into conflicts with Keegan, only to be defeated by his fists.
If even such rich and powerful people were afraid to take revenge on Keegan, what gave this poor nobody the audacity to pick a fight with him? The whole situation was preposterous.
Keegan wanted to pull his gun from his waist in a fit of rage.
“Keegan Doyle!” yelled Roselynn.
Seeing what was about to happen, Roselynn hurriedly tried to stop it. “I’m not your girlfriend or your woman! Why do you care who I’m speaking to? I don’t want to go anywhere with you either!”
Keegan, already angry, ignored Roselynn and continued to draw his gun. Emmanuel quickly shook off Keegan’s hand, pushing him away to put some distance between them.
Just as things were about to escalate, another voice entered the fray. “What’s the meaning of this? Who dares cause a ruckus at the Quillen family’s banquet?”
As soon as those words were spoken, an old man in a black suit quickly walked in with the on-site staff. The onlookers grew more excited.
“I never expected Mr. Smith to come personally. This is going to be a treat!”
“The Quillen family is the number one family in Yeringham. Mrs. Quillen was also promoted to deputy mayor! If those two dare to make trouble at her banquet, nobody is going to let things slide.”
A group of women immediately began to gossip. Milani leaned over and snorted derisively. “It’s best to drive out this gynecologist. An intrusion like his only cheapens the atmosphere of this banquet!”
When Keegan saw Adam, he immediately lowered his hand and tried to control the situation. “Mr. Smith, I am Keegan Doyle of the Doyle family. I assumed tonight was meant to be an elegant affair. I never expected such unruly people to barge in. It’s really disappointing!”
Adam was taken aback. The Doyle family was also quite powerful in Yeringham. Keegan’s mother was an official figure, so Adam dared not offend the Doyle family easily. Humbly, Adam replied, “I’m truly sorry about this, Mr. Doyle. If someone managed to sneak in, it’s definitely negligence on our part. Please allow me to investigate this.”
After this, Adam turned to face Emmanuel with an icy look. “Sir, please show me your invitation!”
Roselynn immediately became nervous and retorted, “Why do you want Emmanuel to show you an invitation just because of one accusation from Keegan? He’s not the organizer!”