At the same time at the log house in Naupaka County, the officials of The Robin Hood Society are having a meeting about the death of one of their members.
"Have you found the culprit?" President Martin was enraged.
"President, we already have a suspect. It was reported to be one of the notorious Sano Twins." Peter said. Anger is evident in his face. The person who died is one of his apprentices. He never expected him to die young in a violent way.
President Martin's brows furrowed when he heard the name of the Sano Twins. He knew that they were the right hand of CEO Wang who is a known illegal smuggler of goods and illegal drugs.
He has heard that the twins were also on an assignment to find the heiress of The Robin Hood Society. That's why he eventually made a call to Chairman John Parker and told him about the situation. Chairman John Parker assured him that he already assigned their best team to protect J.
"President Martin, please let me handle the Sano Twins." Peter, who is the right-hand of President Martin pleaded.
"Peter, you cannot just abandon your position," Dr. Gonzales who is also one of the Council of the Society reminded him.
"I'll take over his position." Leo, Madam Kelly's right-hand man supported Peter. It was just right since Peter and Leo's skills were at the same level.
"But what about Madam Victoria?" Iris who is also a member of the council voiced out her concern.
"I will request security detail for her." Everyone looked at President Martin. When he said security detail, does he means the Twelve Army? The Society has been sending people at the Twelve Army to train but they have never requested assistance from them before.
"Peter, pick out our most skilled men to help you out. And don't do anything out of impulsiveness." President Martin ordered Peter.
So, the reason why he will request security detail is that the most skilled men of their society will be on an assignment with Peter. The members of the Council thought.
This just shows how President Martin values the life of every member of the Society. If anyone dares to harm them, they will face the wrath of not just one but thousands of its brothers and sisters.
After the meeting, Dominic Sloane who was also part of it asked for a private talk with President Martin.
"President Martin, it's about your daughter."
President Martin's brows quiver, "What about her?"
"I met her... at Parker's Mansion." Dominic Sloane said directly.
President Martin smiled like he had predicted this before. "I was already wondering what's taking Jacob Parker too long to introduce her to his family."
Dominic Sloane was startled, "You knew?"
President Martin nodded his head in confirmation.
"So, how's Jacob treating her?" President Martin inquired.
Dominic Sloane was wondering how the president knew but preferred to not ask further.
"It looks like Jacob is smitten with her."
"Is he?" President Martin's voice was in doubt. "How about the family?"
"They were all fond of her, especially mother-in-law," Dominic said, remembering how Madam Kelly had tricked them to stay overnight.
"If I may ask, is it for mutual benefit?" Dominic tried to conceal his curiosity but he can't help but ask about the arranged marriage of Jacob and J.
"I don't know what the Elders were planning but indeed there is a mutual benefit." President Martin said while playing with a pen at his table staring at the window.
Dominic asked no more, it was obvious that Elder Do marry his granddaughter off to the Parkers for protection. And he knew Jacob well enough, based on his actions, he would definitely protect her with or without this marriage.
Elder Do might have predicted it and he made a good decision.
And as for what the Parkers would benefit from the marriage, it probably has something to do with the Twelve Army. But as to the particulars, he has no idea.
"As a member of the Parker family, I know you are loyal to them. But I am requesting this as a father to a friend. Please look after her while she is with the Parkers." President Martin's face turned soft.
When it comes to protecting his daughter, he would mobilize all his resources. He had never seen his daughter since the assassination. And they have never been together for twenty years now.
He is longing for her little daughter but he knew that the little daughter that he had left before is now a grown-up married lady that needed protection now more than ever since the elites would now probably look for someone behind the actions of the Society.
And since President Martin and Madam Victoria faked their death twenty years ago, naturally the elites would conclude that their daughter who is now at a ripe age has taken over the society. And they will definitely haunt her down.
In the country, there were two types of elite people. The first ones are those who were naturally from a family that has become rich over the decades because of their business, profession, or status. They reached their position fairly and legally. This includes the Parkers known in the business world and the Sloane's known in the field of politics.
While the other group of elites was the ones who became rich and famous overnight through an illegal and dirty process and then later on associated themselves with the formal economy or politics and called themselves elites and continue gaining profit with their position.
Though rich and known in the circle of elites, since their identity is hidden, the Do's were never considered as one of them.
At first, pretending to be dead was a good decision. They were at peace during these past twenty years. But now he regretted it.
Meanwhile, after his meeting with the officials of the Twelve Army Jacob made a quick stopover at the Parker's Mansion which is just a few kilometers away from the Twelve Army facility.
Upon reaching the mansion he asked the maid who opened the door, "Where's Dad?" in a cold tone.
"A-ah... he is probably now in their room Dr. Jacob." the maid shivered upon receiving the cold tone from Jacob.
It's already ten o'clock in the evening and knowing his parents they have been probably in their bedroom an hour ago. But they don't intend to sleep yet. It's either they were chatting or reading.
"Tell him I'm here and I want to talk. I'll wait for him at the library." Jacob said then walk towards the tea room.
"Yes Dr. Jacob." the maid nodded her head and in a quick step, she rushed on the second floor to the master's bedroom. She knew that Dr. Jacob is in a bad mood. Because if he is not, he would always smile and tease the maids in the Parker's Mansion.
Chairman John Parker's brows furrowed when he heard that Jacob is here and wanted to talk with him. Madam Kelly wanted to go downstairs to see her son but Chairman John stopped her, knowing that Jacob is in a bad mood, it is probably not a good idea for him to see Madam Kelly. And the fact that he only called for him means that the topic must be something that Madam Kelly should not hear.
When Chairman John reached the library, he saw Jacob sitting in the armchair staring outside the window. His brows furrowed when he turned to look at him.
As soon as Chairman John is seated, straight to the point, Jacob asked, "I wonder what makes you think that Jenny needed protection from a highly skilled team of Capricorn?"
Chairman John was surprised. Though he had expected his son to find out, he didn't expect it to be this soon. He cannot tell him yet the reason for the protection and why she is regarded as a VVIP.
Recently he had a meeting with Capricorn and ordered him to pull out his A-Team in their current assignment because he wanted them on another assignment. And that is to protect a VVIP, Jenny Do. Although he didn't tell him the real identity of Jenny, Capricorn clearly knows that her identity is more than just a VVIP.
Although Chairman John Parker did not take over the Twelve Army, he is allowed to give orders and assign assignments. But he rarely uses this privilege. This is just the third time. The first time was when he needed protection for his wife and the second was when he assigned a team to be Lily's security. He never had the interest to take over the Twelve Army but he still finds it valuable.
After Elder Parker handed over the CLP Group of Hospitals and Parkers Pharmaceutical to Chairman John Parker, the old man focused all his time and effort into Twelve Army. When Jacob turned 30, Elder Parker gave him full authority over the Twelve Army knowing that Jacob has more interest and vision for the facility.
Chairman John was quiet for a moment trying to figure out how to explain it to Jacob.
"How did you find out about it?" Chairman John asked him instead.
Jacob was irritated. "Obviously I tried to pull out the same team for the same reason."
Chairman John was more surprised. He has a valid reason to assign Capricorn's A-Team to protect Jenny Do. But what could be the reason for his son?
He smiled then said, "Well whatever your reason is I guess I have the same reason as you."
Jacob burst out in anger and slammed his hands on the table. "Are you in love with her?"
Chairman John became furious and smack his son's head. "Stupid! It's not that!"
"I did the same to your mother when we got married and I thought that you would want to do the same with her. You are in a very important position right now, as the chairman of the Twelve Army and President of CLP Group of hospitals a lot of people would do whatever to snatch your position. It's not that the officials of Twelve Army would want your position but the facility has caused misfortunes to others. And the quickest way to pull you down is through your weakness which is your wife. As soon as they found out about your wife she might be in grave threat. I thought you wouldn't think about getting her security so I had the initiative to do so."
Chairman John stated with his arms crossed on his chest. He came up with a great and reasonable explanation.
Jacob seemed to be enlightened. "Why would you think that I will not get her security?"
"I thought that the fact that you are forced to this marriage you wouldn't waste an effort for her. I assume that you will only do it for someone you love. Is that right?"
Jacob's expression softens. He already admitted indirectly that he is in love with his wife. If not, then why would he pull out Capricorn's A-Team from an important assignment just to protect his wife. He hasn't found out the real identity of his wife yet, Chairman John wondered that if Jacob found out about his wife's real identity and the threats that surround her he might pull out all of Capricorn's team to protect her.
Both the father and son had already calmed down.
Then Jacob expressed in a serious tone, "I would be the one to personally supervise them. I'll meet them one of these days once they are officially pulled out from their current assignment."
"Go ahead. And don't ever disturb me in my resting hours again!"