"As for how I'm going to handle the background and so, I already planned to deal with his father. So, we can just say that this is called preponing the plans that I previously had." Jack stated with his eyes turning cold.
Since it seems that he had to deal with Arthur's father as early as now, then Jack won't shy away from this opportunity or challenge. Jonathan had already ruined his plans to meet with the Jesda family only after he was sure that he could destroy them as long as they tried messing with him.
Although he didn't mind being confused with Jonathan as long as the confusion wouldn't need him into problems, he was quite tired of it. If the members of the Jesda family could know that he and Jonathan were lookalikes, then it would be make things better for him.
As for the situation where his mother was being condemned for running away from home, he didn't care at all. As long as he found one person who dared to badmouth his mother, he would make sure that he dealt with them properly.
Katelyn looked at Jack with surprise in her eyes. She had already known about the influence that Arthur had, and that was just relying on the background that he was having.
But now, Jack was confidently saying that he was going to deal with the background that was supporting Arthur. Although she wasn't sure who Arthur's father was, she was sure that he was a big shot.
"Are you sure about what you are saying Jack?" Katelyn asked worriedly.
"Don't worry aunt, I am confident in doing whatever I'm saying. Furthermore, it is just dealing with a single person and not the whole family. But if the whole family dares to try backing him up, I don't mind dealing with them as well." Jack stated calmly.
Katelyn looked at Jack. She wasn't sure where his confidence was coming from. She wasn't even sure if this was confidence or stupidity.
From what Faith and Celine had informed her of Jack, she knew that Jack wasn't depending on the Jesda family. But now there was a question in her mind, how on Earth did Jack become so rich? Even richer than her!
She could still remember that they had parted only a few years ago. And within those five years or more, she was sure that it wasn't enough for Jack to build such big influence.
As for Anne doing all of this in secret before passing away, this was something that she didn't even consider. If it was true that Anne could do such a thing, then why would she stay away from her sister for over two decades?
Not knowing what was going on in Katelyn's mind, Jack got to his feet and decided that it was time for him to leave. Arthur's incident had reminded him of Collins.
That was something that he was planning to handle at this exact moment that he was going to leave. As for the lackeys that he had, there were only a few days before the timeline that he had given them expired.
Since he was sure that they were going to fail to fulfill their end of the bargain, he could as well start the preparation as of now.
He had already shifted the plants that he was having. He no longer planned to make them bankrupt, instead, he was planning to have all their wealth and assets at the least price possible.
At the end of the day, making the bankrupt would not benefit him in any way. He might as well use their wealth to boost the net worth of the Gravy family. He was sure that as long as the Gravy family was counted as one of the richest families, then they will no longer be in trouble with small fries.
And even though he had given Celine and her mother the body strengthening solution, that didn't mean that she wasn't worried about the safety at all. Although they were going to be strong, in case they were attacked using bullets or even a bomb, their lives would be at stake.
"Jack, let me walk you out." Celine offered before she followed Jack out of the office. The two ladies who were left inside the office began talking and making assumptions of what Jack was planning to do.
"Faith, you have been with Jack for a while now, since he got the way he is now I mean, do you think he has the capabilities of dealing with Arthur's father?" Katelyn asked with a frown creased on her face.
It wasn't that she wasn't confident in Jack's ability, it was just that she was worried about him. This had clouded her judgement to see that Jack could already make Arthur fear him.
Arthur wasn't someone who was strong, instead, it was his background that was strong. And this was the exact reason as to why Arthur was confident in dealing with the problems that he was facing or creating.
eαglesnovel`c,om But, if even he was scared, didn't that mean that he wasn't confident that the background that he was having, wasn't capable enough of dealing with the problem that he was currently facing?
"Mrs. Katelyn, although I don't know Jack's full capabilities at the moment, I can fully assure you that, I have never seen Jack act if he wasn't confident enough." Faith replied.
"Faith, I told you not to refer to me formally as long as we are alone. You don't have to be so uptight." Katelyn stated as she looked at Faith.
"Okay aunt." This was the way that Katelyn had asked her to be referring to her, as long as they were alone or they were not at work.
Since she graduated, Faith had been working under Katelyn. Katelyn had already made herself clear that, she was nurturing her so that she could help her daughter in the future in terms of managing the business.
And, it wasn't like they had met only after Faith had graduated from the University. Instead, Katelyn was the one who had sponsored Faith's high school education.
"Now that's better." Katelyn nodded her head in satisfaction. Then she began thinking about what Faith had said. In the end, she could only release a heavy sigh before stating, "I hope that everything goes well."
….
Jack and Celine walked out of the office under the scrutinizing gazes of the staff members. These people was still curious about what had really occurred inside the office. But in the end, they were so embarrassed to ask about it when they were not willing to give out any assistance.
Of course, the duo ignored their gazes and headed for the elevator. When they got inside, Celine hugged Jack again. Jack was quite surprised by her action.
Although he wasn't sure as to why she had decided to hug him like that, he didn't think much of it. But then, Celine's question made him realize what or why she had decided to hug him.
"Jack, after I take the body strengthening solution, I would need to undergo training so that I can have the skills to protect myself. I don't want to be a burden to you." Celine stated.
"But as you know, I don't know anyone other than you and Jonathan who can train me in the combat skills. So, could you please take me in as your student?" Celine continued as she looked directly into Jack's eyes.
Jack looked back at her, and, he could see that she had some longing, longing for power. She seemed determined to do what she was saying.
In the end, Jack chuckled as he ruffled her hair. "What are you thinking? Did you perhaps forget about someone?"
Celine look at Jack confusedly. She thought for a while if there was someone who could train her in the combat sector. In the end, she could only shake her head and look at Jack, "I don't think I forgot to mention anyone who knows how to fight and can teach me."
"Aren't you forgetting about Denali so easily?" Jack questioned amusedly.
It was only then that Celine remembered of the incident that had happened when she was kidnapped by Collins and his lackeys. At that time, at a fast speed, Denali had broken the hands of all those that were holding her down.
That was definitely not something that anyone can do. Not only did one need to have strength, but that person definitely needed to have skills so that he or she could manage to deal with the group.
Celine pouted as she responded to Jack, "Denali is always busy. So I don't want to disturb her."
Ever since she received her memories of the time that she had spent with Jack in their childhood, she had gotten even more intimate with Jack. Now, even the expressions that she was trying to hide previously, were easily revealed without even herself knowing it.
"You do look cute when you do that." Jack chuckled. "I can free Denali so that she can train you easily."
"No, I guess I better go and ask Jonathan to train me instead." Celine responded.
Hearing her words, Jack immediately knew that she was trying to rile him up. All the same, he decided to play along. "If he accepts to do that, I'll make sure that after every training session that you have with him, I'll beat him up."
"You are jealous, aren't you?" Celine looked at him as she questioned with a smile on her face.
"Not really, I'm quite possessive and protective." Jack shrugged.
"So, when is the training starting?" Celine smiled even wider after hearing Jack's words. And although Jack had not stated that he was the one going to train her, there was no need for him to say anything because she knew that he wasn't going to allow another person to do that.
And she was right, Jack responded, "Just tell me the time that you are free. I'll make sure to train you all I can."
"Okay then, I'll have to ask my mother about arranging a different schedule for my training." Celine stated as she got out of his embrace. The elevator had already got into the ground floor.
"What do you think about training your mother and Faith after I have finished training you?" Jack questioned as they stepped out of the elevator.
"That's a great idea. I want to see how my mother will be like when she is my student." Celine chuckled at the thought.
