Chapter 282 - The Council Meeting (3)

"That I am not certain. But I have other speculations."

Upon hearing it, everyone looked at the direction of President Martin.

J peered at his father. Is there any other possible reason for this marriage aside from her protection and union of the two organization?

President Martin remained seated ruminating on something for a couple of minutes until he finally speaks again.

"I was trained by my father at a young age to be the leader of the Society. Every day, after school he would let me stay here and he will personally train and teach me. At a young age, I was groomed and molded to be the leader of the Society. But with Jenny, it was different. When Jenny was just a kid, I saw how my father treasure and protects her until she grew up. He never let her engage in the Society's operations or activity. After the accident twenty years ago, we became separated. I thought that my father would personally train her but I was wrong. Instead, he sent her abroad to study and let her live a life that she wanted away from the Society." President Martin paused letting the council guess where he is leading.

"President Martin, you mean... Elder Do didn't want Miss J to assume the position of President of the The Robin Hood Society?" it was the Director of the country's Police Department, Police Major General Alejandro Sato. He became a member of the Society when he was only a Senior Police Officer. Elder Do and President Martin saw his capability and loyalty to the Society so they supported him to reach his position now. And now that he holds a high position in the Police Department, it was just right that he became a member of the council.

President Martin nodded his head.

Everyone looked at each other with confusion. If Elder Do didn't want his granddaughter to assume the leadership then who is going to lead them once President Martin steps down? Everyone started to deliberate until they all settled in one conclusion.

Elder Do wanted Jacob to take over the Society in behalf of J. Because he loves his granddaughter too much, he doesn't want to put her life at risk by giving her a dangerous position. Instead, he finds her a man that is capable enough to lead the Society and to protect his granddaughter. Elder Parker definitely would agree to this, because after the marriage, his grandson, Jacob, will have the right to take over the leadership of the Society. While J, on the other hand, will also have the right to have whatever position she wishes in the CLP Group of Hospitals or the Twelve Army plus the guarantee of her safety. Anyone would think that this arrangement favors J the most. But for Jacob, it is the other way around.

As the discussion is getting deeper, the crease between J's brow deepened as well. But she remained quiet as she listens and observes the people around her. She processes her thoughts internally.

President Martin looks at his daughter and quickly understands her unspoken thoughts.

"Not that I doubt you Dr. Jacob. I have known you for quite some time now and I noticed how well you managed the Twelve Army. I know that the Parkers were not that covetous. No offense, but... you were only related to the Do's by an arrange marriage. No emotions involve. No one can predict the future. No one can say that a person will stay the same after acquiring such power. We just wanted to protect the interest of the Society. We want to make sure that the Society and Miss J will not be taken advantage of in the future." Although General Lee is aware of Jacob's capability, he still dares to be outspoken.