Chapter 269 - The News (1)

While watching the couple dance in the center of the dance floor, Dr. Gonzales who was in disbelieve finally he came to the realization that the announcement earlier is real. He looks around to see some of the familiar faces. His gaze stopped in the table where the Parkers are. He checked out the reaction on the face of Mark Sloane. Mark Sloane is also one of the council members of The Robin Hood Society. His brows furrowed to see that there is no evident surprise in the face of Mark Sloane. In fact, he seemed to have anticipated this already.

Then he searched around and saw the person closest to Madam Victoria and Miss J, Leo and Nurse Diana. Diana is obviously brimming with happiness while Leo remains impassive. But it was obvious that they both knew about the relationship between Jacob and J. Among all the people in the hall there were only Diana, Leo, Mark Sloane, Dr. Gonzales and Mrs. Gonzales that are members of the Society. And it seems that, the Gonzales' were the only ones left in the dark.

Dr. Gonzales excuse himself to make a call. He went to a hallway of the hotel where no one could hear him.

"Hello." Came the voice of President Martin.

"President Martin. I am here at the Foundation Gala of CLP Hospital. Did you know? Chairman John Parker announced that Dr. Jacob Parker, his son, is married to Miss J. And they've been married for five years now. Is it true?" although Dr. Gonzales is expecting that President Martin knew it, he was still hoping that he would deny it. After all, President Martin is aware that his son, Atty. Nick is planning to pursue J.

"Yes." President Martin replied directly. Dr. Gonzales was astounded.

"But... How did it happen? And Chairman John announced it in the public. In just a couple of hours the news will spread and..."

"Carlos, it was me who suggested that their marriage should be publicly announce. Tomorrow, we'll have a Council meeting. Be sure to attend. I will clarify all your doubts." After that, President Martin hanged up.

Dr. Gonzales didn't have a choice but to wait for tomorrow's meeting.

An hour after Chairman John made that announcement, news and photos about the secret marriage of the President of CLP Group of Hospital to a nurse that has been revealed that night was published online.

Meanwhile, in a penthouse that sits on the 58th floor of Lotus Skyline, the highest apartment ever built in Lotus City, Alex Ogden sits in a Cantilever chair facing an oversized window looking at the sweeping view of Lotus City skyline. On his right hand is a glass of wine while on his left hand is a picture of a girl wearing a nurse uniform sitting in a cafeteria. He is lazily leaning his back on the chair while his legs crossed looking at the picture affectionately.

"Boss." When suddenly the voice of his assistant Jeric was heard few feet behind him, his face returns to its usually cold demeanor.

He put out the picture in his pocket before he drinks the wine in one gulp.

"What is it?" came his deep and chilling voice.

"You should take a look at this." Jeric walked towards him and pass him his phone. Alex looked at the phone first before passing Jeric the empty glass then he took the phone from him.