Chapter 308

308 Favorite Disciple
Jackson then glanced at Lucas and said offhandedly, “Lucas, have the waiter add a helping of pork ribs
to our order, will you?’ Jackson was probably the only person who could order Lucas around this way.
The rumors about Jackson being an intimidating and formidable force were true. Everyone was scared
of him. Even Lucas dared not step out of line in the old man’s presence.
Being the youngest at the table, Wynter chided Jackson good- naturedly, “You shouldn’t be having pork
ribs when you have hypertension. Let’s order something else.”
“Lucas, go order something else then,” Jackson ordered. He had Wynter sit next to him, and his eyes
were full of concern as he stared at her. “Your recent trip to Paradise Village caused quite a stir.”
Wynter poured him a cup of tea. “I didn’t mean to. I only went in search of the truth of my identity, so I
guess we can chalk this up
coincidence.”
“Coincidence? Lucas told me you left him a note before you left f Paradise Village,” Jackson said.
He then pointed at Lucas. “You’re lucky that Wynter is so full of wit and surprises. You wouldn’t have
been able to get to the bottom of Southdale’s corruption without her help!”
Turning back to Wynter, he added, “You handed him the kind of political accomplishment he needed,
and uncovered the ugly truth of Havenlight County just as he expressed interest in doing the same.
“Lucas, you ought to thank Wynter for helping you out the way she did. No one else could offer you the
same amount of dedication as
she did.”
At once, Lucas rose to his feet and raised his wine glass to Wynter, who responded by raising her cup
of tea.
“Wynter, I thank you on behalf of the good citizens of Southdale. I appreciate what you have done for
me, and feel free to come to me for help in the future.” With that, he knocked back his wine.
Having dedicated most of his life to Florand’s betterment, Jackson never had children of his own. It was
after he had spent his good years toiling for the sake of the country that he met an upstarting young
man such as Lucas.
He could tell Lucas had a good heart and a love for his country.
Jackson was patriotic as well, and all he wanted was for his fellow citizens to thrive. However, his poor
health forced him to recupera
in Southdale.
However, the public seemed to think of his retirement in Southdale as a form of exile, which was funny
because Jackson could never stop worrying over the greater good of his country.
Now that he was feeling better, he needed to return to Kingbourne to
straighten out some things. He wouldn’t rest until he had gotten rid of the division between the rich and
the poor.
The transfer back to Kingbourne came about suddenly, but Jackson
had expected it. The only concerns he had now were for Wynter. “You don’t have to shoulder
everything alone, Wynter.
“If you’re worried about my reputation, you can always ask Domie for help in dealing with the
Shepherds and the Yates. Stop keeping
everything to yourself or you’ll burst.
“It’s no big deal,” Wynter said casually. She knew Jackson had bigger things to worry about than her
problems, such as the well-being of
the nation.
“Besides, Mr. Fisher is a busy man as well. He’s waist-deep in work
tending to the needs of the community.”
Jackson’s heart went out to her. “You remind me of my younger self.”
“Mr. Munn Senior, I don’t think that’s the compliment you’d hoped it would be, seeing as Wynter’s a
young lady,” Lucas pointed out jokingly as the atmosphere relaxed.
A moment later, he said, “The Shepherds are incredibly thick-skinned.
I’ve never met anyone like them in Kingbourne.”
Wynter picked at the roast lamb Jackson had put on her plate. If she didn’t start eating, the food on her
plate would spill onto the table.
“They’re irrelevant,” she remarked as she set her utensils down. “But I
believe there is a family you ought to pay close attention to the
Scotts from Kingbourne.”
Lucas’ expression was solemn. “What about them?”
“Well, one of the counselors who showed up at the award ceremony
happened to be from the Scott family. He presented the award to me
along with a thinly veiled threat,” Wynter elaborated, her gaze as clear as her thoughts.
She continued coolly, “As things are, I have no proof that they played a part in the Havenlight County
incident, but I figured they’re worth looking into now that one of them has exposed himself. That said, I
think you should tread carefully when investigating them.”
Lucas raised a brow. “What makes you say that?”
“I mean, we should all watch our backs around dangerous people like them,” Wynter pointed out. “But
my concern is that they might hurt
you.”
Jackson took in all this and interjected, “Lucas can take care of himself, Wynter. You’re the one who
should be more careful.”
“Me?” Wynter blinked. A wicked gleam shone in her eyes as she said, I’ll be going to Kingbourne soon.
Once I’m there, I’d like to see them
try to get me.”
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