Chapter 510 - 520: Smith Family Member Does Not Agree
At this moment, the sound of knocking was heard, and John Brown and Melody Yoody quickly tidied up. Melody went to open the door, finding her parents outside. She quickly invited them in.
After Melody’s parents sat down, they both looked at John Brown. John smiled slightly and said, "Uncle, Aunt, feel free to ask anything you like."
Melody’s mother nodded and said, "James, you’ve been with Melody since high school. We investigated you back then, please don’t mind. But is it true that you helped with Melody’s work?"
John Brown nodded and said, "Yes, it is."
Melody’s parents exchanged glances, and her father, William Johnson, said, "James, it’s not that we don’t trust you, but this is quite extraordinary. For a Mayor to be promoted to Deputy County Chief may not be a jump of several levels, but in today’s political climate, even a single step up is not easy. How did you manage it? Can you tell us?"
John smiled slightly and said, "Uncle John, I can only say that I know an important person up there. He owed me a favor and promised to ensure Melody’s career path would be smooth. By doing that, he repaid the favor, and I can’t ask him for more."
John Brown sealed his lips on the matter, preventing the Smith Family from trying to use him in the future to have others promoted as Melody was. Helping Melody was one thing John was willing to talk about, but helping an entire family was not something he could easily do. Even if he could, he wouldn’t. Many of these big families required a balance of power, and John couldn’t disrupt it without causing significant social issues, as the important person had already warned him.
Melody’s father quickly said, "It’s not that I want you to elevate the Yawk Family; I just wanted to confirm this matter. Now that you’ve explained, I feel reassured. As long as you can ensure Melody’s career is unimpeded, we have nothing else to ask for."
John turned to look at Melody with a face full of affection, saying, "I owe Melody so much, being able to do something for her is a way to make amends for the hurt I caused her."