Barrett Walker's behavior is not just shocking, it's downright appalling! He's defying the heavens! Although it was just a fleeting moment, a kiss and then parting, the intimacy he displayed was evident to anyone with eyes, and it was even more obvious that Ros did not resist in the slightest. Of course, who would dare to violate a two-star general? It's as good as asking for trouble!
The Greene family is a massive and powerful clan, and the women of the Greene family are accustomed to being domineering and arrogant. However, this arrogance is built on a foundation of strength. Barrett Walker's actions are a blatant slap in their faces - the Greene family's faces. Even though he is the grandson of a war god, Laura being Barrett's stepmother gives her even more authority. Despite Morton Walker's obstruction, even though swords were not allowed at the banquet, it was almost impossible to make a general disarm. They had their own way of concealing swords.
Whoosh! A sword strike that shocked the crowd, the enormous sword energy slashed toward Barrett Walker, leaving no room for mercy. It was clear that Ros had not hurried to create a general's sword due to her junior general rank, and now, with her breakthrough just happening, she was hesitant to try. Pulling Barrett Walker quickly to the side, she kicked over a long table, causing plates, utensils, and food to fly everywhere. The sword light swept through, turning everything into shards that flew in all directions at bullet-like speed. Seeing the flying shards, the war god exerted a slight force, causing the entire Walker manor to shake as if an earthquake had struck the War God Mountain. He shook off his large traditional Chinese robe, causing the shards to fall as if they were dropped into water. With a wave, the shards all fell into a nearby trash can. This intervention was truly miraculous.
When the war god became angry, the heavens and the earth trembled. While this statement may be exaggerated, it was almost true. His power was unmatched in the federation, and everyone fell silent. It was only then that they realized the harmony they had previously seen was merely an illusion, and suddenly everyone was silent.
Laura Walker became especially obedient, sheathed her sword, and stood by Morton Walker's side. At this moment, her worry vanished when she saw her son, Jaden Walker's handsome smile. She straightened her spine and glared at Ros.
"This engagement cannot be broken!" The war god said coldly, and with that, he left. His words were as good as a decree, and he would not allow any easy alterations.
Barrett Walker's face turned ashen. He had resisted! But his power was simply too great. His words carried immense weight, and he would not allow anyone to easily change them. He really wanted to enter that state of frenzy again, to destroy everything, but his body felt empty, devoid of everything. Suddenly, his vision blurred, and he felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if the entire world was spinning.
Seeing Barrett Walker in this state, Ros was worried and reached out to support him. With the war god gone, the previously serene atmosphere quickly became lively. Watching Barrett and Ros getting intimate, and then seeing the disdainful look on Maggie Greene's face, everyone couldn't help but speculate.
Audrey Rothschild let out a long sigh and walked away. In her eyes, the drama that was so thrilling to others was nothing more than a farce.
Kenrick Rockefeller watched Ros indulging in her own world and patted Baron's shoulder, saying, "The future of this family will rely on you. You should make the decisions on your own this time."
Baron looked at his grandfather with surprise. How could he have changed? Was it because of his sister's extraordinary talent, not wanting to lose such a great support? Or was it because he didn't want to see the Walker and Greene families ally again? Baron didn't even know himself where this change came from. He simply nodded calmly, filled with determination.
"What do you think he's planning to do? With the war god's dominance, his words are as good as set in stone. The dramatic trope of interfering in others' relationships has existed since ancient times and is quite intriguing, isn't it?"
"Hmph! What interfering in others' relationships? Both of these women are ducks, and this sickly fellow isn't even a male duck. He's just a wild duck, haha! Haha!"
"Alas! If only I were born into the War God family. A distinguished family background, an unassailable position, and even if the end of the world came, with such a grandfather, I wouldn't have to worry at all!"
Listening to some of the discussions, Jaden Walker's mouth curled into a mocking expression. Looking at the silent crowd, he walked out from among them and headed straight for Barrett Walker. In the federation, Jaden Walker was known millions of times more than Barrett Walker. He was even considered one of the top ten outstanding youths. Many people even said that if it weren't for Jaden Walker's and Maggie Greene's distant blood relations, it would be him marrying Ros, leaving Barrett Walker to miss out. Hearing these discussions, he simply smiled knowingly. Maybe it wasn't Barrett Walker who missed out. Looking at Barrett Walker's weak state and thinking of his tendency to faint, the sneer on Jaden's face intensified, making him look extremely sinister. Compared to Barrett Walker, who was also a member of the Walker family, he was on a completely different level. This attracted the admiration of the beautiful women, who couldn't understand why Ros, the federation's famous ice-queen mother dragon, would be interested in him.
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"You are my real brother, and she's my cousin. They're both close relatives to me. How about I play the role of mediator? No matter how promiscuous you may have been in the past, those things are all in the past now. Since my sister is already pregnant with your child, for the sake of the War God's bloodline and for our Walker family, which is already so thin, treat my sister well! Even if it's not for her, do it for the sake of the Walker family's child!" Jaden Walker spoke openly and generously. It seemed unbiased, but in reality, it was filled with treachery. As soon as he said this, everyone agreed. The few people who knew the truth silently cursed him for his deviousness. In the future, with his powerful abilities, and with the support of his family, he would likely become a new leader of the next generation. It seemed that at least in his generation, the Walker family would not fall.
Laura Walker looked at her son and couldn't help but feel that he was her second most important treasure. The more she looked at him, the more she liked him! Seeing everyone's admiration for him and the favor of those noble ladies, she wished she could hug him and show off. It was truly a face-saving moment for her, raising such a well-behaved and filial son.
Listening to everyone's praises for Jaden Walker and the criticisms of Barrett Walker, he seemed to be nothing more than a playboy in the eyes of the public. Most likely, this is why the Ice Queen of the Federation was attracted to him. Faced with the unanimous condemnation, Barrett Walker was unfazed. He gently patted Ros's hand, indicating that he was okay. Seeing Barrett Walker walking steadily, Ros finally felt at ease. Since she had made her choice, she wouldn't regret it.
As Barrett Walker tottered forward, the crowd fell silent, looking at him with surprise. They didn't like this grandson of the War God, no matter which way you looked at it. However, in such a situation, such a person wouldn't be heckled like a buffoon, but rather, with their proud demeanor, they looked down on Barrett Walker with disdain, making him feel ashamed.
Barrett Walker looked around and felt as if the whole world was against him. But what did it matter? He had publicly kissed Ros in front of everyone in the presence of the war god. In that moment, he had completely let go of all his psychological burdens. What did it matter if the whole world was against him? It's only when you go against the current that you can walk more steadily. When the current is with you, you sail smoothly. Truly soaring between heaven and earth. Thinking of this, Barrett Walker felt a surge of pride in his chest. All the lingering doubts in his heart were dispelled, and a wave of crimson flooded his face. His entire body felt like it was boiling, and a large area of goosebumps rose up, hard as iron. He wasn't sure if it was just a psychological effect or if his body was actually reacting this way, but after taking a few steps, he felt invigorated. Facing the disdainful gazes of the crowd, he raised his eyebrows, discarding his previous sickly appearance, and in a voice as loud as a bell, he said, "Perhaps you all think that she married me purely for the sake of the Walker and Greene family interests, that she's just a flower planted in manure."
A crowd gazed at Barrett Walker, feeling uncertain about him. One moment he seemed like a frail ghost, hollowed out by excess of wine and women, and the next he spoke with a thunderous voice, stirring their emotions and leaving them uncomfortable.
But then Barrett Walker claimed to be a mere nobody, and the disapproving faces of the Walkers and the Greens softened. Had he succumbed? Or was this a case of raising hopes only to dash them? Yet, to their surprise, Barrett Walker suddenly turned his tone, paying no heed to the elders, and pointed at Maggie Green, saying, "If she is a flower, then I dare say even the cows would not dare to defile her. I'm sure many of you have heard of her notorious exploits! Perhaps many of you have tasted the sweetness of that flower!"
"How dare you! How do you know this?!" They had not expected Barrett Walker to expose Maggie Green's scandalous affairs. In this lifetime, her reputation for promiscuity had not yet spread, despite some here having had brief liaisons with her. But out of fear of the Green family's influence, they had kept silent. Now, Barrett Walker had revealed this closely guarded secret, and those privy to the truth were agitated, threatening and cursing in a frenzy. Their shocked reactions had already revealed the truth of the matter.
Even the presence of the war god in the room could not drown out the chatter and commotion. Some even asked their neighbors if it was true. But those with peculiar expressions remained silent, and the astute among them immediately began to piece together the puzzle.
"It's time for us to intervene," murmured Baron, intending to quell the situation and help Barrett Walker turn the tide. But he was restrained by Kenneth Rockefeller, who, with a face weathered by the passage of time, shook his head with a knowing smile and said, "This is not the best time. We must wait! Wait!"