Chapter 306 Whoever Pleads, It’s Useless
Most people were too far away to hear what they said or understand what was going on.
But the moment they saw Saul, they could pretty much guess what was happening.
Saul had a notoriously bad reputation in Harmony City.
He went after women one after another.
Someone said with a sigh, "Probably took a liking to one of them and wants to mess with her, right?"
"Saul's been spoiled rotten by the Pena family. He goes through women like changing clothes - there's no one he can't get."
"Looks like he's run into some trouble this time, huh?"
The person saying this had a look of pure entertainment on their face.
Someone next to them reminded, "You've got it wrong. Everyone in Harmony City knows that no woman Saul sets his eyes on can escape.
Even if things go wrong, the Pena family cleans up his mess."
"Exactly. I heard that a few years ago, Saul actually killed two young girls. Their families tried to make a fuss, but the Pena family secretly took care of everything."
"Saul really has no limits. Wonder who's unlucky enough to catch his eye?"
Everyone was chattering away, and in the end, they all watched their direction with a spectator's mentality.
What was originally an inconspicuous corner suddenly became the center of attention.
The atmosphere on Olivia's side was tense, ready to explode at any moment.
The onlookers recognized Saul but didn't know Evelyn and Olivia.
Someone nosy asked, "Mr. Pena, who are these two?"
Saul sneered. "Two nobodies who somehow snuck in here, trying to hook up with rich men."
Evelyn spat back at him, "Someone like you? I wouldn't even look at you.
Take a good look at yourself - you look worn out and unhealthy, and you're still hitting on women. If you weren't the Pena family heir, I'd think you were some male escort from an entertainment venue. Not only is your mouth filthy, but you're dirty through and through!"
As she spoke, Evelyn pulled Olivia back two steps, pinching her nose in disgust. "You're not carrying some disease, are you?"
Her attack was incredibly fierce - she'd never lost when it came to verbal battles.
Her sarcastic remarks made the onlookers' expressions quite interesting.
Although what Evelyn said wasn't wrong.
But had she lost her mind?
How dare she mock Saul in public?
Everyone knew that Saul was not only useless but also held grudges, and he usually got revenge on the spot!
Saul's face indeed darkened.
He'd never been insulted like this in his life.
These two women were asking for death!
He exploded in anger. "You two, trying to hook up with other rich men? You think you're worthy?
One's a slut who's been used and divorced, the other's some nobody from who knows where, and you dare dream of climbing up the social ladder?"
Speaking of this, his face was full of malice as he turned to the onlookers. "Everyone, you better take a good look, don't let these two bitches latch onto you.
Especially this woman."
He pointed at the cold-faced Olivia. "A woman abandoned by the Johnson family. Couldn't get money from them, so she came to Harmony City and went through all this trouble to sneak into tonight's party. What she's after is obvious to everyone.
Today I'm stepping up to deal with this problem for everyone."
As soon as Saul said this, many people showed surprised expressions, while others looked amused.
No one there was a fool - they all understood what Saul was implying.
He had his eye on this Olivia.
And since she had no status or background, when the soft approach didn't work, he was going hard.
Saying all this now was to remind the onlookers not to interfere, clearly not wanting anyone to touch his prey.
Some people looked Olivia over.
The news from Emerald City back then had caused quite a stir, and they'd heard plenty about it.
Although they hadn't seen Olivia before, they felt she wasn't as bad as Saul described.
She was the heir of Medica Vitae Sect with amazing medical skills, and the conflict with the Johnson family wasn't her fault.
She was the victim herself. Why did Saul have to speak so harshly?
However, the crowd had no intention of meddling.
And most people believed Saul's words.
Though he was a womanizer, some of what he said was true.
To enter their circle, Olivia really wasn't qualified.
"Without someone's help, she'd have trouble even getting into a place like this."
"Exactly. Mr. Pena's right - her showing up here tonight clearly means she's trying to hook a rich man!"
"A divorced woman - why would she think rich men in Harmony City would want her?"
At this point, everyone looked at Olivia with contempt.
Olivia naturally felt the malice in their gazes, and her face couldn't get any colder.
Unafraid of Saul's power, she shot back, "What kind of thing are you? Don't you know? You want to drag everyone down to your level?
Someone like you, even if you were lying on the street, I wouldn't give you a second glance, let alone covet your money.
That little bit of money you have - you think I'd be interested?"
Evelyn also laughed sarcastically. "The Pena Group may be rich, but the Thomas Group isn't bad either. Do I need your money?"
As soon as Evelyn said this, everyone's eyes changed, looking at her curiously.
"The Thomas Group?"
Some people who'd been introduced by Jade earlier knew Evelyn's identity and filled in the others.
In an instant, those who had looked down on Evelyn changed their tune.
"So it's the Thomas Group! Then this must be Ms. Thomas?"
The Thomas Group wasn't that strong domestically, but it had started in Harmony City.
Now the Thomas Group's overseas business was thriving, and no one dared underestimate it.
Many present had business dealings with the Thomas Group, and after learning Evelyn's identity, they didn't dare look down on her anymore.
Saul also heard what people were saying.
His expression tensed slightly - he hadn't expected this woman to be from the Thomas family.
But so what if she was from the Thomas family?
If she offended him, he still wouldn't let her go!
Saul had no respect for the Thomas Group.
The Thomas Group's headquarters was overseas. Even if Alfonso was capable, his reach didn't extend domestically.
Even if he made a move, he wasn't afraid of retaliation!
However, Saul's target tonight was Olivia.
So he looked down at Evelyn condescendingly and said, "Ms. Thomas, considering you're backed by the Thomas family, I can overlook your disrespect today.
As long as you leave now, I won't make things difficult for you.
But today, this woman must come with me.
You know the Pena family has power and influence. Your friend will only benefit from being with me.
In the future, she can still stay in this circle. What do you think?"
He spoke as if he was granting them a huge favor.
Evelyn was disgusted. "What kind of thing are you? How dare you say such things in front of me?
You're not going to hold it against me? Well, I want to hold it against you!
You're supposedly the Pena family heir, yet you act like a crazy person, publicly harassing women at this kind of event, and you think you're in the right?
When people don't agree, you keep pushing. Have you no shame?
Look at what you are. We're pretty picky, you know?"
When Evelyn got going, she never held back.
Opposing Saul again and again left everyone stunned.
"Ms. Thomas is really bold!"
"She actually dares to go against Saul!"
Those standing in the corners all looked at Evelyn with admiration.
Because she did what they didn't dare to do.
Not everyone there was like those social climbers - many people found Saul's behavior disgusting.
Especially his womanizing, never showing any restraint. Many found him revolting.
Privately, they looked down on such people.
But given Saul's status, no one dared say anything to his face.
Let alone curse him out directly like Evelyn was doing.
"This woman's got guts, but she's probably done for tonight."
"Yeah, look who she's showing off in front of - that's Saul. In Harmony City, people who offend him never end well!"
Saul reacted just as they expected, flying into a rage. "Good! It's been a long time since I've seen anyone this bold!
Since you're looking for death, don't blame me for being rude!
I'll make you understand that not just anyone can enter Harmony City's upper circles!"
After saying this, he called out loudly, "Someone! Drag these two foolish women away!"
When Saul gave the order, naturally no one dared cause him trouble.
The onlookers consciously stepped back, afraid of getting involved.
Just then, Jade rushed over.
She already knew what had happened, and seeing Saul really about to take people, she shouted sternly, "Saul, what are you doing? I brought these two in tonight. Try laying a hand on them!"
Saul turned around at the sound, and seeing it was Jade, looked very dismissive.
The Marie family ranked at the bottom of Harmony City's elite families, below the Pena family. He wasn't afraid of her.
On the contrary, these two women had humiliated him publicly like that - how could he possibly swallow this insult?
"Ms. Marie, stop meddling. Today, no one can stop me from taking who I want to take!
What are you waiting for? Take them away!"
He ordered his men, even sneering as he stepped forward to grab Olivia. "Today, no one's plea will work!"