Chapter 285 - What if she gets married to another man?

The walls of President Martin's office is adorned with wood panels except for the west wall which is a glass wall with sliding door at the middle connecting to the huge balcony with magnificent view of Lotus City's sunset.

The east wall have two doors. One leads to the corridor of the second floor while the other one leads to the master's bedroom. The north side of the office is President Martin's desk made of old wood slabs while behind it is a wall decorated by a large mirror, bookshelves and black wooden cabinet making the office looked vintage.

Then on the south wall is a fireplace, above it is a wide QLED TV. In front of the fireplace is two brown leather sofas facing each other. On one of the sofa is President Martin while on the other one is Madam Victoria and J.

Madam Victoria's hands were sandwiching J's right hand which J finds sweet and touching.

"Sweetheart, please don't hold grudges against us, specially to your grandfather. He just wanted you to be safe and protected. He cares a lot about you. You are the only heir he got." Madam Victoria said to J with a pleading tone.

"He should've taught me how to fire a gun instead of throwing arrows. In that way, I could protect myself. Then I would be safe." J said indifferently taking back her hands from Madam Victoria.

"Jenny, don't speak like that." President Martin retorted. "Remember twenty years ago, me and your mother almost lost our lives because of my position. We were lucky to have survived. Father was just worried about you. What if the same thing happens to you? What if you are not as lucky as we were?"

President Martin has a point. J sighed. "I don't hold grudges. It's just that… this whole thing has taken my rights to make a decision for my life. And it was a huge decision." For the first time, J blurted out how she feels about this arrange marriage.

Madam Victoria holds J's hand again. This time she will not let it go. "We understand your sentiments. And we are sorry about this. But, your life is more important."

"Fortunately, this marriage between you and Jacob turns out to be a good decision. Because it seems like Jacob is deeply in love with you and I know you feel the same way. Don't you dare deny it in front of your parents." President Martin said animatedly which earn him a glare from Madam Victoria.

Upon hearing that, J looked outside the glass wall. The sun is starting to set illuminating the trees outside the log house. J thought internally. His father was right. Fortunately, his grandfather married her to Jacob. What if her grandfather married her to another man before meeting Jacob? She would probably divorce that person. Because she couldn't see herself being married to anyone except Jacob.

"Forget about you and Jacob because obviously, you two are getting along well with each other." J heard Madam Victoria speak up again. She turned her head to look at her who is now facing her. "Sweetheart, no one doubts your capability. But, put yourself in my shoes. What if someday, you get a daughter, would you want her to be in the position of President of the Society knowing how dangerous it is?"