Chapter 79 - Mark Sloane

When J received the phone, she looked at the screen to see who's on it. She lifted an eyebrow when she saw that it is Lance before bringing the phone over to her ears and said, "What's up?" apathetically.

When Lance heard J on the other line, he let out a miserable sigh and said, "Oh God! Where have you been? Why is your husband answering your phone? Did you know that I have to pretend that I am gay to avoid suspicions from him? My God! You are making me act impromptu! Wait, is he still there? He didn't hear me, right? Could you please walk away from him just for this moment? Could you?"

Her expression dulled before he walked out of the bedroom towards the balcony. When she was sure that the sliding glass door of the balcony is closed, she leaned her back in the railing of the balcony while facing the glass door where she could see the living room. She is being cautious that Jacob might follow her and eavesdrop on their conversation.

She can't help being skeptical over Jacob since he already answered her phone without her permission.

"I am now on the balcony. Did you find anything?" since Lance can't wait for tomorrow and made the call at this hour it could probably be about Mark Sloane.

Without wasting any time Lance started his narration, "Hmm... well Mark Sloane came from a family of a politician. They have a clean record, one of the most trusted personalities in the government. And you are right about one thing.... he knew you. Not in a negative way but in a complicated way."

"I found out that Mark Sloane is a member of The Robin Hood Society. In fact, he is a member of the council. He is one of the eyes and ears of society inside the government."

J's expression hardened. Only the members of The Robin Hood Society know the name of the heiress but no one has ever seen her, except for Leo, Diana, Lance, Dr. Gonzales and President Martin and Madam Victoria. The society had a strict rule when it comes to confidentiality if one leaks out a piece of information about the society including the identity of the Boss' and the heiress they will lead a miserable life that they would wish to just vanish.

Since she was introduced to Mark Sloane as Jenny Do, he probably recognized her as the heiress of the Society. But there is more to that, she was introduced as the wife of Jacob Parker. Definitely, his loyalty is in his Boss' so there is a chance that he would tell them about their acquaintance and her marriage.

And before it happens, she wanted to have a word with him first.

"Lance, see if Mark Sloane had told Mom and Dad about my marriage. And I want an appointment with Mark Sloane, ASAP."

"Got it!" then both of them immediately hanged up the phone.

J returned to her bedroom to find Jacob sitting at the accent chair in the corner of the room with a screwed-up face.

"So, have you scheduled your appointment with Lance?" Jacob asked her skeptically.

J was puzzled at first but immediately realized that Lance probably made an excuse to Jacob then shortly answered, "Yes."