Chapter 659 - He Knows (1/2)
When Lance came in that city, he immediately went to the address that was said to be the Elder Parker's current address. His family knows that he went nomadic, traveling from places to another place. But it turns out that Elder Parker has been living in this city for quite sometimes now.
The Twelve Army searched in all the tourist spots and even in the most peaceful place but never in the best retirement place in the world since they thought that the old man was just traveling. They never thought that he preferred to retire overseas.
The city where he chose to retire is not an easy place to go to. There is no direct flight from Lotus City. One must transfer from one flight to another to get there. And the last one should be via charter plane. The travel time takes 20 hours in total.
Elder Parker's house is a beautifully restored old house. The place is absolutely dreamy with privacy and tranquility. The single storey house consists of a spacious living and dining room leading to a large terrace overlooking the grounds and forest, an open kitchen with a dining area, a large office with an open fireplace, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, a fabulous wine cellar, and two terraces.
The setting is idyllic, surrounded by green forest and at the back is a pretty stream. The house is the total opposite of his grand mansion back in the Lotus City.
Lance introduced himself as a member of the Robin Hood Society and the adviser of its heiress. His identity is enough for the old man not to suspect him. But the old man didn't even ask further questions to confirm his identity.
As if he had known him and expected his arrival Elder Parker welcomed him and even prepared breakfast for him. After eating breakfast, he invited him for a jog at a famous boulevard.
”They were, at first,” Lance said. ”And now, it seems that they were just too in love with each other that because of that, Jacob is ready to declare war against someone who is claiming to be J's supposed husband.”
Seeing that Elder Parker went silent, Lance continued.
”Jack Ogden has been threatening to harm the Parkers, your family if J didn't leave Jacob and get married to his grandson Alex,” Lance said while watching Elder Parker's reaction. But the old man's face remained impassive, he can't tell what he was thinking.
So, he continued.
”Jacob is worried, that J might sacrifice herself to protect your family.” Lance deliberately stated the fact that it is his family that J is trying to protect.
”Jacob will declare war to protect your family and keep J by his side.” Lance stopped when they stopped walking.
He watched as Elder Parker gaze at the mountain range. Then he looked around until he found a bench. He walked towards it. Lance followed.
Elder Parker sits at the bench. Lance remained standing waiting for the old man's invitation.
It took a while before Elder Parker realized that Lance is still standing. ”What are you standing there for, young man? Waiting for an invitation?”