Chapter 26:You'd call me son-in-law

Fancy? He fancied her? Who has ever fancied her? They all wanted her to get something done for them inorder for her to get their attention. And when she did.... Her eyes turned moist and immediately, she handed the iPad back to Jay. She looked up to the sky so that the tears could go back. She hadn't cried for a long time and now, just because he said those words? She quickly got herself together and put on her sunglasses. She looked at Jay.

"Take me to Chain foundation".

Her voice though sensual, still came out with authority. Jay didn't even know how to react. He hurriedly did as he was told and opened the passenger door for her. She had a type of aura around her. Her aura was almost on par with his boss. His boss was really his boss for finding someone with the same aura as him!

He got in and ignited the car, setting it in motion. He drove on a steady speed and soon, they arrived at the foundation.

A black Mercedes Benz AMG pulled up in front of the Forbes Consortium. Another car of the same model pulled up behind it and five bodyguards filed out. The head opened the car for their master. This scenario left the staff at the ground floor of the Forbes Consortium speechless. Who dared to be so ostentatious at the Forbes Consortium? Are they asking for a death warrant?

The car that the person came with was rich and creamy but still... Their boss could get thousands of it! So who is this person?

Mr. Mac stepped out, his walking stick being the first to be seen. When those staff saw who it was, they stopped talking. The Red house? They were here? But what for?

Who didn't know how ruthless the Red house had been in the past three years? They behaved like those in the mafia which made them seem a bit occultic.

Mr. Mac ignored the boring eyes that were trying to bore holes into his flesh and walked towards the entrance under the lead of his bodyguards. When they reached the reception, the chief receptionist bowed and signalled her assistant to lead them to the top floor. That was where their boss took in visitors. Only heavens knew why he entertained them there.

Within 15 minutes, they had already arrived at the top floor. The receptionist met Jim at the entrance of the elevator. He signalled her and she left. Jim turned to Mr. Mac.

"Come with me". He led them all the way to Rex's office.

Rex stood at the window, with a cigarette in between his fingers. He was smoking. Mr. Mac entered alongside Jim and his bodyguards. Rex didn't even bother turning.

"You should stop making such grand entrance. Don't you think it sucks already?"

Mr. Mac shrugged and took a seat. Rex walked away from the window and went to seat opposite him. He handed the man a cigarette which he took. His bodyguard helped him light it.

"Don't you think your goddaughter would get mad if she finds out you smoked?" Rex said with a smirk.

" Worry about yourself Young Forbes. She might not even want anything to do with you if she finds out ".

Rex arched a brow. " You should worry that it would even be a reason for her to fancy me".

Mr. Mac furrowed his brows . He didn't like how Rex was sounding so victorious. Has his little mermaid fallen for him? That can't be true!! His little mermaid was really strong willed and a certain man can't be someone who would break her fort. He took a deep draw from his cigar and looked at Rex deeply though the latter didn't even mind.

"Do you know how much she means to me?"

Rex looked at him. "But she isn't your daughter. A goddaughter isn't the same as a daughter".

Mr. Mac chuckled coldly. This young lass would never back down right? " They're the same for me. She's my daughter and also my goddaughter. I can be the catalyst to your relationship and I can also be the lag in it ".

" If you become the lag, I think it's better to have you removed before it's too late ", Rex said, looking at the old man through the smoke. He wasn't going to let someone have control over him and Ariel. It's in their best interest if they could make this work or not. He didn't want to let anyone think they can ride them, or maybe they wouldn't even dare to.

Mr. Mac heaved a sigh and stood. He faced a cactus statue that was at the side of the sofa. Memories flashed before his eyes. When a girl saved him from the hands of some demons three years ago with her troop. She was so brave and decisive when she dealt with those people who had him then. He was the head and leader of the Mac ammuno in Texas. It was a very powerful organization that dealt in both arms and information. But despite all that, he had no one to take after him. That was how it was till she appeared in his life. He cherished her so much with all his heart and would never let anyone bully her. He respected her decisions because he knows that she makes the best ones.

"Young Forbes", he called Rex who was looking at him nonchalantly. "I won't give her to you".

Rex furrowed his brows. The room temperature went down by degrees. "What?!" his voice was menacing.

Mr. Mac chuckled. He didn't expect to see this side of the young man. Could it be that it was only his goddaughter that could bring out this side if this demon? Well, that was also a good thing! He ignored the angry look on his face. "I won't let you have her. You have to earn her from me. If you can do that, then...".

Rex smiled. It wasn't a smile of relief but that of a person who was accepting a challenge." I hope that when I earn her, you would call me son-in-law ".

" Till then, Young Forbes".