Chapter 525 - Differences

What Jack Ogden says is right and Jacob cannot change that fact. What the Society is doing is still illegal despite its purpose. But its principle and intention are different from those of Novus Rex.

"Our principles and purpose are different from yours, Mr. Ogden. Your purpose is wealth and power not minding if you have hurt innocent people. It is purely for your selfish gain. The Society wouldn't hurt people unless they deserve it. We only steal from those who steal. We don't steal to get rich and powerful. We steal to serve and help people. We don't steal from our own profit. And that makes us different from you, Mr. Ogden."

"And that, Parker, is the reason why I want the Robin Hood Society. You are wasting such a good opportunity!" Jack Ogden said enthusiastically while pointing his finger on the table. "If Novus Rex is in the position, the skills of Robin Hood Society will be put in good use."

Jacob looked at Jack Ogden like he was an insane man. J was right, Alex Ogden is more sensible than this man. How pathetic!

"Now tell me." Jack Ogden leaned back and crossed his arms in his chest. "Who is your leader?"

Jacob and his father didn't say a word and just stared at him. Disbelief was in their faces.

"Is it the heiress?" Jack Ogden assumed.

"No." Upon hearing it, Jacob immediately answered.

"Then it's you?" It was either a question or a statement. Jack was looking at Jacob who remained unfazed. Jacob thought that it would be better if they think that it was him so that they wouldn't keep on pestering his wife. But Jack Ogden's next words disappoint him.

"But, I doubt it was you. You just met the heiress last year and found out about her identity recently. The Robin Hood Society has still been operating even if its leaders have already died. That means... its either the heiress or..." He paused.

"Someone is still alive." There was a glint in his eyes and Jacob noticed that.

"You'll never find out who is the Society's leader Jack Ogden. And it has nothing to do with you now. Whatever Elder Do promises to you back then, it is already null and void. The heiress is already married to Jacob legally and you can't do anything about it." Chairman John's voice was firm.

Jack Ogden's face becomes stern. "Try me. You know... I am good at finding secrets." There is evilness in his voice.

"You know, years after the three of us got married I found out that we all got sons. I thought that must be fate. Alexander was lucky. He already founded The Robin Hood Society at that time. Then, later on, I found out that Benjamin got two granddaughters. I thought, how unfortunate because I got a grandson. If Benjamin promised back then, then I could have Alex married to either your daughters. Alex could have control over the CLP Group of Hospitals or Twelve Army."

Jacob should felt relieved that his sisters were spared but he wasn't. He cannot find it in his heart. He saw his father flinched, he probably thought of what could happen if his father made a promise to Jack Ogden. Of course, he cannot let one of his daughters marry Alex Ogden. And he doubts if Leticia or Lily would like the idea as well.

"Then years ago." Jack Ogden continues. "I found out that Alexander has a granddaughter!"

"What a cunning old man! He is secretly hiding her from me. Does he thinks me of a fool?! He cannot hide a secret from me. He cannot hide her from me, well at least not from my grandson." He talks proudly of himself.

"It probably takes us years, but you see? We found her. I thought that Alexander's promise would not be put in use. I thought it was just a waste, but he has founded the Robin Hood Society. What a genius! So, I have to get the girl and marry her to Alex. But Benjamin and Alexander... they ruined my plan." His face turned grim and Jacob heard him clicked his tongue three times.