Chapter 50 - The Call

In a log house in a mountain in Naupaka County, several people gathered in the long dining table. They were eating, chatting and laughing. Among them are Leo and his boss, and his big boss.

"Everyone..." they all quieted down when they heard their big boss speak.

"Congratulations on a job well done. We've been doing this for a couple of decades now and I must say that you guys are getting better and better. This celebration is for you." everyone cheered after their boss speaks

"President Martin, I heard that CEO Wang hit the ceiling when he found out that his container vans were lost. Haha.." the man wearing glasses said laughing.

"He deserves that. Smuggling goods for his own accord and become rich. That egocentric and conceited flabby man." this time it was a chubby woman who speaks with disdain.

"Ms. Eve you know what to do with the goods. Be sure that it is equally distributed." the boss said.

"Copy that President Martin." Ms. Eve replied.

"Dr. Gonzales, may I talk to you in private?" after saying that, President Martin stood up and walked out of the dining hall followed by his wife, Madam Victoria and Dr. Gonzales.

Inside President Martin's office, he is standing in front of a window looking in a distant.

"Carlos, how is she?" the President asked Dr. Gonzales in a gentle but worried tone.

"Martin, she's fine. Doing great as always. But recently I noticed that the new CEO of CLP Group of Hospital is eyeing her." Dr. Gonzales said looking displeased.

"The new CEO?" Martin said his brows furrowed looking at Carlos.

"Yes. the son of Chairman John Parker, Dr. Jacob Parker."

"Martin, that's what Diana told me as well. She had seen that CEO's SUV went in and out of Jenny's apartment. I don't want to jump into conclusion but I'm worried that they might have a relationship." this time it was Madam Victoria who expressed her concern.

After a long silence, Martin dismissed Dr. Gonzales and called his right-hand man.

"Peter, I want you to set an appointment with Chairman John Parker for me as soon as possible."

...

Inside Jacob's office, he was still working overnight. It was already two in the morning. He's been working at night and sleep in the morning just to be with J for a couple of days now. He let James do some of his works in the day, while he does the other works at night.

He was startled when his phone ring, showing an unknown number. Who could have been calling him at this hour?

He answered the call, his back straightened when he heard a familiar voice.

"Jacob, how's Jenny?" it was the voice of an old man.

"Grandfather! Where are you?" Jacob stood up in a panic.

"Just answer my question you fool!" the old man was impatient.

"She's fine! I'm living with her! But grandfather..." Jacob was cut when the old man said.

"Jacob, you must protect her. This marriage will keep her alive."

"What do you mean it will keep her alive? Why? Is there something wrong?" Jacob asked him multiple questions but the old man remained silent on the other line. Then the call was cut.

...

Madam Kelly saw her husband talking on the phone. She waited until he's done.

Soon Chairman John Parker walked in the living room. His look is a little bit distracted. Madam Kelly saw that and asked, "Hon? Who are you talking to?"

"It's Peter..." he said after he regains his calmness.