Chapter 50 - Lady Mckenzie
The ostentation was discreet. There were not many decorations, however, the ones that had high values. The chandelier, the television, the paintings... Everything in that house was chic and exquisite.
Which matched the Mckenzie legacy.
— Welcome, Mrs McKennie is waiting for you in the dining room.
Was that a butler?
Were there still families who used butlers?
Swallowing hard, the girl followed the man in formal robes around the house, crossing the huge reception room going to the back. As she walked, Bianca understood the exquisite taste of Lady Mckenzie.
She was glad for chose to dress appropriately, otherwise it would be out of place and still show that it did not suit them. And her parents were categorical in asking her to win the trust of Lady Mckenzie.
Not that that wasn't your intention anymore.
The dining room was also grand. The huge table arranged in the center of the hall was decorated for a meal, with only one woman of loose hair and dark color sitting on the end.
— I brought the guest, madam.
The woman stood on her back, but her voice was resolute.
— Thank you, Sebastian.
The man just nodded and soon left Bianca alone. She could hardly take a step, for she feared making some mistake. And at that dinner, she shouldn't make any mistakes.
As the woman extended her arm toward the chair on her right, Bianca understood silently and approached to be able to sit. Only then could she glimpse the beautiful and elegant woman who had invited her to that meeting.
The voluminous and wavy hair was only part of her charm, what really hypnotized her were her clear eyes and feline youth that certainly did not make her look her real age.
Besides, she was identical to him.
— Good to see you again, Bianca.
— Miss Renata, it's been a long time.
— Sit down, dear. I bet you're hungry since you had to travel here.
Well, surely the sudden invitation made Bianca anxious. The Mckenzie lived in the small town next to yours, so it was necessary for the girl to take the road just for dinner.
Of course she was hungry, but she'd keep her composure.
While the servants of the house served dinner, Bianca looked at the woman in disguise. It was amazing how she could wear a bright and low-cut dress lavishing her wealth. It was enviable. Even his movements were delicate and elegant.
— I heard you met him — The woman suddenly commented.
— Oh, yes we are classmates. Even his kindness helped me avoid an embarrassing situation.
Renata smiled against the glass of wine as if she was proud of what she had just heard.
— Jake was taught to always be kind to people, since you never know when they will be a great ally in the future. Well, I'm glad to hear that he holds that posture.
— He must greatly appreciate what he has learned within the family.
— But of course, after all... he's nothing without the Mckenzie.
A shiver ran past Bianca with that line. She knew very well that Jake and the McKennzie were not on good terms, her father had commented something like that. She just couldn't tell what exactly happened.
However, that line of Lady Mckenzie made it clear that she did not intend to give up the boy. Just as it was a warning to Bianca herself, who sought the support of that powerful family.
— But let's get to the point. I hope your mother gave you the good news.
— Of course. I am honored that you cherish me so much, Miss Renata.
— Now, would you then be interested in the proposal?
— Jake is an extremely handsome and intelligent guy. In college he excels, and even his friends on the volleyball team respect him. How could I not be interested?
Renata smiled again as she cut the piece of meat on her plate.
— Excellent. Jake is ideal to be the heir to the Mckenzie since he was raised to be one, so he must have a companion who keeps up with his level. If you like him, then it wouldn't be perfect anymore.
As she thought, she researched Bianca's childhood.
Being the daughter of a politician, it was common for her life to always be investigated. So their parents were careful from the moment they planned to have a child. Bianca was raised to be impeccable, and the Mckenzie family was looking for someone like Bianca to join the family.
However...
— But of course! How would I not like him? Jake even was willing to be friends with that fighter's lover.
Lady Mckenzie froze in the same instant, raising her eyes outlined at the girl. Bianca had to work hard to maintain her composure and not shake under such pressure.
— You mean the kid Ares was protecting?
— Do you know him?
— Certainly, I was surprised when he entered the same college that Jake had chosen. I see he's still there.
— Yes, ma'am.
— So you two know each other?
Ah, she wanted information.
Bianca hid her smile because she felt useful in some way. If you gave the information Mrs McKenzie wanted, then you could ask for a favor in the future.
— Sure! When I invited Jake to eat, he seemed interested in the rumors about the joker. That's only natural, since they're friends enough to be always together.
Lady Mckenzie held the glass of wine by turning the liquid while pondering. Bianca continued to eat keeping her guard close to the elegant woman, despite appearing a unique tranquility.
She didn't show anything, which made Bianca feel like she was walking on eggshells.
— This kid protected by Ares... is certainly someone Jake should be careful with.
— What do you mean, ma'am?
— He certainly seduced Ares into training him, and Jake didn't give up his last name so it's only natural that that boy is trying to use my foolish son.
— Do you know the joker that well?
Lady Mckenzie opened an enigmatic smile.
— Certainly. My husband was willing to sponsor Ares a few years ago, and when rumors about that boy began to surface, we investigated until we found out that he's just the son of a shameless woman who got pregnant after sleeping with several men.
— My goodness! — Bianca was surprised — I didn't imagine something like this.
— Haa, don't tell me. I was worried, too, since he was a kid who doesn't even know who his father is. This was proof that Ares definitely had a good heart, it's a pity that he lost his life so young because of such a shameless boy.
She was making her discontent with the joker so obvious, it was surprising. But it was also new information that the Mckenzie had such a vested interest in a mere boxer
Should Bianca take that cue?
— In fact, I tried to talk to the joker, warn him that Jake is someone is so generous as not to believe rumors. But he reacted so violently...
— Humpf, surely he's vulgar.
— You don't know how scared I was when he used his pheromones to oppress me.
Quickly the lady Mckenzie turned to Bianca.
— Pheromones?
— That's right! I'm sure his pheromones are omega. He used them to threaten me just because I mentioned Ares' name. It was lucky Jake came along and calmed him down.
Lady Mckenzie's countenance has become cold and indescribable. Bianca had no clue what she thought of that information, and seemed interested in learning more.
— That boy is an omega... and how did Jake help calm the situation?
— He hugged the joker, said something about being his accomplice...
The slap on the table that Mrs. Mckenzie gave scared Bianca finally saw anger in her clear eyes.
Bianca shouldn't say anything more. Now she had proven that Mrs. Mckenzie repudiated the joker. And if she blew up so badly at the table just hearing how Jake had calmed the joker, it was clear that she also hated the way the alpha had solved the situation.
However, it was not enough for Bianca to understand the situation as a whole. She needed more information to plan from then on.
— Something wrong, Miss Renata?
Taking a deep breath, the woman calmed down.
— That's certainly worrying. Omega men always try to seduce my foolish son. That good heart of yours tends to ignore the malice they carry.
— You think the joker is trying to seduce Jake?
— It would be terrible if that happened — Suddenly, the woman looked at Bianca — after all, Jake is too loyal to his feelings.
Again that shiver that made Bianca tremble, and that was uncontrollable.
— What do you mean, ma'am?
Lady Mckenzie extended her arm holding Bianca's chin. Like a snake seducing its prey, it was charming enough to silence the poor omega.
— I mean you'll have to work harder to win my son's heart, or else I won't be able to continue your father's support.