Vincent tried to contact John, but he failed to talk to him. Instead, John's assistant got in touch with him and explained that his boss had to fly to C Country to take his father and brother's body to honor a funeral.
That same night, Vincent sent Tim and Kristian to help investigate the matter. After everyone heard the sad news, they were careful not to mention anything to Hailee until it solved the case. Or at least, they had clarification of what exactly happened.
While the investigation was in progress, John went back to Northern Australia and held the funeral in the Jackson villa.
In white coffins, placed the father and son, Gideon Jackson and Jay Jackson. Said, both burned in the incident, so the viewing is only available to the immediate family and closest friends. And most of the time, the coffins were closed.
*
Davies Mansion
At Jacob's study, Shun, Vincent, and Frederick have locked themselves in the room to discuss the matter.
They do not worry if the media accused Vincent of the father and son's death. Instead, their concern is Hailee.
Despite Hailee improving her health in the passing weeks, they did everything to avoid repeating what happened the last time, which almost caused her a miscarriage.
"Hailee has heard nothing about the news yet. So, it might be the best time to move her to Dream City," Jacob proposed.
"Now, there is no holding back but making our move against the Dark Shadow Organization," Shun chimed in.
"But before we achieve anything, we have to capture Samuel Miller." Vincent's remark.
"Vincent is right." Jacob concurred. He added, "Since Liam says nothing about the organization. Maybe we can do something about Samuel Miller."
"However, as what happened with the Jackson family at the moment, we could not ask John to cooperate with us this time around," said Fred.
"You are right, dad. It must be hard for John to lose the only family he had. So, I want to take care of the investigation myself. I want to visit C Country to cooperate with the detectives and clear my name."
Vincent was determined to solve this matter as soon as possible, so he proposed this idea. However, his dad disagrees.
"No, son. You are not leaving Australia." Fred advised Vincent, "Our enemies are doing everything for them to have all the opportunity to assassinate you. Visiting C Country would not be a wise move but a trap for you. Let me handle this matter. You and Hailee should fly to Dream City and stay there until this matter is over."
"Dad, I don't want to hide like this." Vincent opposed.
If he hides, what impact would it cause to his position as CEO of Davies Corporation? He proves his capability in handling from managing the company to solving problems.
"I will accompany Hailee to Dream City. Then I will tell her the truth when we get there. I can't bear lying and hiding from her." he added.
"In that case, I will order Tom to prepare the jet. I will also talk to Manni and Doctor Dave to arrange Hailee's transfer," said Jacob.
"And the girls are safer in Dream City." In the situation they are in, no one could sit idly. Shun offered a hand, "I will talk to Cassandra, Madison, and Riley to help Aunt Hilda watch Hailee."
"Okay. Is this about Samuel Miller?"
Vincent nodded his head as he continued. "Something happened to John's father and twin brother. The incident was pointing at me, and so, dad is helping me to solve the matter."
"Can you promise to me you will take care? I want you to make a careful decision." Hailee knew well what would happen if they took the wrong action. She lost a few brothers.
"I promised," Vincent swears. "I will make a careful decision and come back in one piece."
Thanks to his dad Fred, he was enlightened not to solve things personally. He actually made a careless plan. Now he had utterly discerned that Samuel planned this for him to walk on his trap.
However, Vincent will turn the table.
When Hailee fell asleep on the sofa inside his arms, Vincent chatted to his dad-in-law.
"Things went well. It was Hailee who urged me to tell her what was going on."
"I'm glad, Vincent. My daughter really has changed. She is more optimistic."
"You are right, dad. We are afraid for her to throw a tantrum after someone framed me again."
"Hailee is actually more than we thought, Uncle Jacob." Shun messaged the latter privately after his conversation with Vincent and the two older men.
"I guess I still babied your little sister, Shun."
"It is necessary for us to keep Hailee as innocent as she can be."
"Do we really need to do this, Shun?" asked Jacob.
"Yes, uncle Jacob. If we let that man succeed in his plans, we could not stop the Alliance from breaking off." One more time, Shun explained to his uncle why they had to suppress Hailee from growing up.
"Hailee, who led the rebellion against the association. When that happens, all the families are also breaking off, Uncle. It will lead to disagreement and separate ways. And you know I could not hurt Hailee."
Jacob heaved a long sigh from the bottom of his chest.
"Okay. It was for the best. Thank you for your guidance, Shun. I hope you will never get tired of helping Hailee."
"Of course, uncle. I am doing this for everyone, most especially for my family. My children must live a peaceful life. Vincent desires the same as me."
"I also wished for my grandchildren to have a fulfilling life. Alright, see you in Northern Australia."
Shun was already in Northern Australia to visit John. Vincent will come the next day, and together they will attend the funeral.
"I must stop the great war."