Chapter 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.

I appreciate what you have done for me, and feel free to come to me for help in

betterment, Jackson never had children of his own. It was after he had spent his good years toiling for the sake of the country

had a good heart and a love for his

and all he wanted was for his fellow citizens to thrive. However, his poor health forced him

in Southdale.

exile, which was funny because Jackson could never stop worrying over the greater

was feeling better, he

he had gotten rid of

Kingbourne came about

were for Wynter. “You don’t have to shoulder everything

you can always ask Domie for help in dealing with the Shepherds and the

yourself or you’ll

big deal,” Wynter said casually. She knew Jackson had bigger things to worry about than her problems, such as the

the nation.

Mr. Fisher is a busy man as well.

to the needs of the

“You

be, seeing as Wynter’s a young lady,” Lucas pointed

“The

met anyone like them in Kingbourne.”

lamb Jackson had put on her plate. If she didn’t start eating, the

she set

ought to pay

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