Chapter 3 Just You?

James?

Hearing this name, everyone present was shocked and their faces turned pale.

Immediately, everyone's eyes fell on James in unison!

The other members of the Harris family, who had been looking smug just moments ago, now had their expressions completely replaced by astonishment and shock.

"James, you really have nine lives!"

"But your timing is perfect. Today I'll take your head to the Anderson family and claim my reward!"

"Men, surround the hotel! We absolutely cannot let James escape!"

After a brief moment of shock, Edward quickly regained his composure, his eyes full of murderous intent.

Without any hesitation, he decisively gave the order.

Soon.

Dozens of figures rushed in from all directions of the hotel, completely sealing off all the entrances and exits.

They had James completely surrounded.

At the same time, Caroline, who had been so conflicted before, suddenly had an unprecedented light burst forth in her eyes.

She didn't care about her image as she lifted her dress and ran barefoot toward James, burying herself completely in his arms.

"James, I knew you were still alive!"

James didn't pay attention to the so-called encirclement, but gently patted Caroline who had thrown herself into his arms.

Over all these years, if there was anyone James truly cared about, it was probably only Caroline.

That little girl who had fallen for him after he stood up for her, who kept saying she would marry him when she grew up.

James had initially taken it as a joke, but gradually got used to having Caroline around and even prepared himself to marry her.

However, the incident ten years ago changed everything.

During those ten years abroad, James had wondered whether Caroline would still remember him, whether she would still be willing to be his wife like before.

He didn't expect that shortly after returning to the country, Caroline would answer this question with her actions.

"Caroline, what are you doing? Get back here right now!"

Seeing Caroline suddenly throw herself into James's arms, Bronte's face changed drastically as she scolded her harshly.

"Exactly, Caroline, don't you admire Edward? What are you doing? Let go immediately!"

Doyle on the side looked equally complicated.

"Who said I admire Edward?"

"I feel sick just looking at Edward, how could I possibly like him!"

The moment she saw James, Caroline stopped caring about anything else.

Looking at Doyle and Bronte's faces, she spoke her true feelings without hesitation.

The Harris family members, already angry about James's sudden appearance, looked even more displeased after hearing Caroline's words.

"Caroline, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Doyle looked extremely angry. Before coming, Landon had repeatedly warned him that they absolutely couldn't mess this up!

After deceiving Caroline for so long, and finally achieving their goal, they couldn't let anything go wrong now.

But unexpectedly, James's appearance had disrupted everything.

"I'm not talking nonsense!"

"I never liked Edward in the first place. You forced me to marry Edward for the family's benefit!"

"If James were dead, I could sacrifice myself for the family, but now that James is back, even if I have to give up everything, I will never leave James!"

Caroline's attitude remained resolute, and she revealed the truth about her attendance at the banquet in front of everyone.

The scene immediately erupted in discussion, with countless eyes moving back and forth between the Harris family and the Collins family.

"This is outrageous!"

"James is just a stray abandoned by the Anderson family. What good does it do you to be with him?"

"Exactly. The Harris family is now the Anderson family's representative in Silvermoon City with a bright future ahead. Marrying Edward is your best choice. This is not up to you!"

"I won't!"

Facing Doyle and Bronte's demands, Caroline's attitude remained firm as she rejected their orders without hesitation.

"I want to be with James. Even if I die, I want to be with him!"

"Caroline, won't you even listen to me anymore?"

Suddenly, Landon's figure appeared in the hall.

"Grandpa."

Caroline looked at Landon with some surprise, momentarily at a loss.

"Caroline, James has been abandoned by the Anderson family now. Countless people want him dead. Only by staying with Edward can you take the right path and keep our Collins family safe!"

"Let go of James immediately and apologize to the Harris family!"

Landon's attitude was identical to Doyle and Bronte's.

"I'm sorry, Grandpa, but I can't agree to that!"

Looking at Caroline's determination, James's iron heart, hardened by his years of training abroad, suddenly softened a bit.

"Caroline!"

Landon wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Victor on the side.

"Good, very good!"

"Landon, you've really raised a wonderful granddaughter!"

"I originally wanted Edward to marry into the Collins family and show you some respect, but now it seems that's unnecessary!"

"Edward, don't worry. That bitch Caroline is still yours!"

"After we deal with James, we'll take care of the Collins family. From now on, there will be no Collins family in Silvermoon City!"

Hearing Victor's threat, Landon, Doyle, and Bronte's faces changed drastically.

Their eyes were full of despair.

"It's over, all over!"

"Caroline, you've ruined the Collins family!"

"Apologize to Edward quickly, stop being foolish!"

Facing Landon's scolding, James stepped forward.

"Mr. Collins, don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one can touch the Collins family!"

"And I promise you, from now on, the Collins family will be the number one family in Silvermoon City. As for the Harris family, they won't exist in Silvermoon City anymore!"

James spoke very seriously, but in everyone's eyes, this was complete fantasy.

If Peter were still alive, James might have had a chance to become the Anderson family's heir.

But now.

Peter's entire family was dead, with only James alive. Meanwhile, Trevor had already taken control of all the Anderson family's power over the past ten years.

Even for the Anderson family's future development, the other family members would support Trevor without hesitation.

To put it bluntly.

The current James had nothing to do with the Anderson family anymore!

Not only would Trevor not let him live, the entire Anderson family wouldn't let him live either!

Yet now this guy with no power or influence dared to say he would protect the Collins family and remove the Harris family from Silvermoon City. If this wasn't a pipe dream, what was?

"James, do you still think you're the Anderson family heir from before?"

"With what you have, you dare make such bold claims?"

Edward looked at James with complete disdain, not taking his words seriously at all.

But James's expression remained calm.

He said word by word, "What I have is enough!"