Chapter 435 - Separation Anxiety

Jacob chuckled. "Okay, you got me." Arthur's team remained quiet as if they were not present at all which is very uncomfortable in Felix's part.

J leaned her back and crossed her arms in front of her chest as she stares at Jacob.

"We were just distracting them. That's all."

"Distracting them?"

"Mm..." Jacob nodded his head as he takes the last bite of his steak. "They wanted to steal you from me. Of course, I wouldn't let that happen as long as I am alive. So, I have to keep them busy." Jacob said arrogantly.

Of course, it was always because of her. J thought internally. And she can't help but blame herself. She didn't say anything again as she lowers her head to continue eating. The five men beside her looked at each other. They were keen observant and knows her very much, so they knew what she was thinking.

Jacob sighed helplessly. Actually, he is working with his father and President Martin in looking for his grandfather. Alex Ogden claimed that he is the supposed husband of J and whether it was a lie or a fact, he cannot accept it. He has to find his grandfather and find out the real reason behind this marriage. Because since the appearance of Jack Ogden wanting to take over the Robin Hood Society by marrying Alex Ogden to J, he already has doubts if the reason for his marriage to J is mere to protect her. He believes that there is much more to it. And he has to find it out before Jack and Alex makes a move on claiming his wife.

That is why he is mobilizing all his resources to keep Alex and Jack Ogden preoccupied and delay any of their plans towards J.

Alex Ogden challenged him first. If there is anything he loves the most, it is a good challenge. And given enough time and resources, he will make sure that he will win this battle.

The group finished their dinner and went back to Lotus City eventually. Daniel and Felix went separately to their respective homes while Arthur was given a night off after his mission with the Robin Hood Society the previous night. Only Stefan was left with Jacob and J to go back at Evergreen Villa.

"Honey, I'll be going overseas in two days," Jacob said making J stilled in her place. J who was now lying in Jacob's arm facing his chest looked up to see his face with a confused look. She was having a complex of emotions. This is going to be the first time that the two of them will be separated by quite a distance and surprisingly, she doesn't like the thought of it.

Seeing the reaction in J's face. Jacob initiated to make an explanation. "Ever since the international expansion of Twelve Army, I haven't visited our bases in those countries. We already have bases in four countries and they already required my attention." Jacob said as he tried to ease J by rubbing her back with his free hand.

Although J was relieved that it is not about Novus Rex, J was still unease when Jacob mentioned that they have bases in four countries. Does that mean he will be traveling in four countries?

"How long will you be gone?" J asked in a grave expression. It was obvious that she was worried.

"One week, at most? But I'll try to lessen my stay in each country so that I could go home earlier." Jacob replied.

J was silent trying to keep herself calm although deep inside she was already panicking at the thought of them being separated for long. But J thought that she has to be practical, Jacob is the Chairman of the Twelve Army, unlike the CLP Group of Hospital that has a CEO and Chairman, Twelve Army doesn't have a CEO. Instead, the roles of a Chairman and CEO were combined which makes Jacob act like a CEO and Chairman as well. So, he runs the Twelve Army and at the same time presiding over the board of directors, which are the 12 Officials.