Chapter 283 - President Martin’s Decision

But Jacob didn't mind. So, his reply was "I understand. After all, the reason why accepted this marriage is because of J and not her position or identity. If my wife wanted to be the leader of the Society, I wouldn't mind." Jacob stressed the word 'wife' indicating that he is not talking about their heiress but a person that is special to him. "She is a bright, logical and wise person. I know she will be a great leader in the future. If that time comes, I will just stay beside her and protect her with all my might." Instead of convincing the council of his capabilities, Jacob convinced them with J's capabilities which made J, President Martin and Madam Victoria moved.

"How about you President Martin? Do you agree on this? Will you let Dr. Jacob Parker take over your position in the future?" Miss Nancy asked.

Now everyone turned to look at President Martin's direction. They were anticipating his reply to General Lee's question. Will he let Jacob take over his position in the future?

"No." President Martin paused to scan the reaction in each face. "Not yet. I don't doubt his capabilities and experience. I even think that he will be able to surpass what my father and I did for the Society. But before I decide to hand him the position, I have some things to consider."

President Martin looked at J's direction. "First, I would like to talk this out with my daughter first. After all, this concerns her. Although we've only been with her for the first ten years of her life, I know that she is a born leader. At a young age I've seen how disciplined and organized she is. She has a strong work ethics. Whether she wants to take this position or not, I still have to discuss it with her." J didn't show it but she was emotionally moved by his father's words. She thought that she will be neglected when it comes to decision making in this family.

"Secondly." Then President Martin looked at Jacob's direction. "I wanted to make sure that Jacob genuinely cares about my daughter. If he cares about my daughter, he cares about everything that is important to her, and that includes the Society." After all, capabilities and experience are nothing if you don't care and held importance to your position and purpose.

Everyone nodded in agreement including Jacob. In due time, President Martin will decide to whom is he going to hand over the leadership of the Society. To Jacob and J, it didn't matter to whom, as long as they are together, they will help and protect each other.

The meeting ended with a dinner. It was a celebratory dinner to welcome the heiress of the Society and to welcome their newest members, Arthur, Felix, Stefan and Daniel. Although Daniel is on leave, J asked him to be present only for this dinner.

Aside from Jacob, President Martin asked for Chairman John and his family to be a member of the Society which the latter contentedly accepted making him, Madam Kelly, Leticia and Lily an official member of the Society. But it was only Jacob that is present in the dinner. His presence is enough to represent the Parker Family.

The council also comes to a mutual decision to make Jacob and J an official member of the Council making it a 12-person council.