JORDAN
Chapter 12's

“You beat up, Daddy?”

It appears that Josep had reported the news so his grandfather called right away when he had just set foot in the hospital. Jordan received his call near the park away from the noise of people passing by.

“Well, there you go, Cake. Sorry for making a little scratch on your golden boy's face.”

“Thank God. At least you didn't make him die just before getting a descendant of you” his grandfather chuckled

“Take it easy. Your son is still breathing, Cake.” Jordan and his grandfather often throw sarcastic humor so that no one is offended. It became their everyday joke.

“When are you back?”

“Tomorrow, Kek”

Pause a few moments

“Your Daddy called me. He wants to change the name of the legacy that should be yours to Daniel's if you stay with Lionara. Looks like you managed to get the demon out again yesterday. Bravo, Nak”

“Then grandpa replied what?” Jordan ignored his Grandpa's last humor

“Of course I disagree. It's delicious!” grumbled his grandfather on the phone.

“Why? Isn't Daniel your grandson? After all, since long ago, I would not have been interested in that legacy if it wasn't for Grandpa forcing me”

“Do not do so, Son. All of it is yours—as first grandchild. And I promised her with your mother the moment you were born.”

“Then what about the old man? grandpa obviously knew he rejected me”

“Daddy you can refuse, but as long as grandfather lives the absolute decision is still in my hands. Therefore, immediately give birth to a child as a requirement for the inheritance to be fully yours.” Sounds Grandpa sighed “Your marriage may not be based on love—like your father and mother used to be. But, this time

grandpa hope you don't follow in the footsteps of your stupid father who wasted his wife. You must remain with Lionara until death do you part.”

“It seems Grandpa really likes my wife.”

Rikkard laughed, “Of course I like it. Because he has managed to get a female player like you tied up in marriage. At least I don't need to worry anymore you'll be living alone.”

Jordan was just about to open his mouth, when accidentally his eyes caught a pair of men and women talking casually on a park bench not far from him. If it was someone else he didn't care at all. But the unlucky woman who was smiling sweetly at the damn guy's doctor was his Lion. There was a feeling of dislike when hers was approached by a stranger.

“Take it easy, Cake. This marriage will certainly continue until it wants to separate.” said Jordan is full of emphasis with sharp highlight that can not be separated from Lionara and the foreign man.

“Good then's. And your grandfather can't wait to hold your great-grandson,”

Jordan no longer avenged his grandfather. With firm steps he had walked up to his wife who would be carried by another man.

****

“How is it?” jordan asked with a serious look, while from earlier his hand was not free to hold the fingers of Lionara that was not infused.

“Your wife is fine. The pain that struck earlier was the usual effect of the impact a few days ago. You better have your wife taken care of a few more days here for—“

“No need. We have to go back to Manhattan tomorrow. At home he will get better care” between Jordan does not like the offer of the doctor. Aura hostility out so obvious. “maybe you can go back to check other patients. My wife wants a break.”

“Oh.” Mike nodded slowly. Aware it was a code of expulsion for her to get out of there immediately. Even from earlier Lionara's body continues to be put down to assert ownership of Lionara— that Jordan is the person.

“Good. Then I'm sorry”

“Doctor Mike, thank you”

“Sama-sama, Nara. Nice to meet you” Mike smiled kindly then immediately passed out from there under Jordan's sharp gaze.

Just heard the sound of a closed door, without warning Jordan cupped Lionara's face then kissed her lips. Jordan kissed him loudly as if venting a burning hot taste in his heart.

“Who is he?” jordan asked after taking off her kiss.

“Friends only,”

“Friends?”

“Yes. We met on the night of your engagement yesterday. And it's thought he's a doctor here too.”

“So fast you've made him a friend?” Jordan squinted his dislike eyes.

“He's good, friendly. No harm, no?”

“Very.wrong. There is no such thing as friendship between a man and a woman.” Jordan's hand stroked the lower lip of Lionara which contained the rest of the saliva of his former kiss earlier. “let alone you have married Lion.”.

“Then what's the problem?” Nara tried to stay calm as Jordan's warm breath hit her

nape. And the worst thing was that Jordan smiled. A different smile

by usually. The man was angry.

“Very wrong, dear. I don't like my wife

engage with other men, for whatever it is, therefore keep your distance from

the man.”

“You can't limit my friendship,” Lionara don't accept.

“I'm your husband. And I have every right to determine who is worthy to be your friend.” stressed Jordan with great emphasis.

Lionara was immediately silent. In the end he chose to end their argument—turned, sleeping on Jordan's back. The nature of forcing this man to start to look.

Jordan stared at that back for a long time. He sighed—bingung with what he was feeling now. Though all this time he can always be calm and can control emotions, but since seeing his wife close to another man, even able to make a face as cold as that to smile, and even, it suddenly made his blood rustle furiously. He really did not like his Lion smiling in front of another man. Turn in front of him alone, Lionara put on the face like Wednesday Adam's brother.

Hell, it's nice that guy enjoys

his wife's sweet smile! He would not let this happen again.

Jordan also splashed down on the side of Lionara. His hand hugged Lionara from behind making the girl almost gasp and intend to break away, but Jordan's hand held back faster and hugged her tighter.

“Shhh. I'm not gonna do anything. Just sleeping.” Whisperers

Lionara closed his eyes and fell asleep in that embrace. Now Lionara can only feel warm and protected after years of being scared and alone. Although maybe this is only while Lionara wants to enjoy it.

****

“I want to change the name of the legacy for Jordan to Daniel.” Josep said during a video call with Rikkard

“Why else?” Rikkard asked lazily while sipping the wine in his hand

“The boy's gone too far. She messed up her engagement and made me so embarrassed.” growled Josep

“Didn't you two always like that.” Rikard said casually while putting back his wine glass.

“This is out of bounds, Dad! He even married a girl of unclear origin, moreover it was without my knowledge!”

“Indeed, since when did your son ask your permission first?” Rikkard raised an eyebrow

Josep speechless. Is correct. Since when did Jordan ask for his permission? The boy always acted as he pleased. Especially since his mother died, Jordan's life became very free. Breaking all the rules he has made, engaging in brawls, gambling, wild races, drunkenness, and often provoking himself with all the actions that make it frustrating. His son did not even want to stay one roof with him— prefers to stay with his Rikkard—kakek.

How many times did Josep beat him so that his son was deterred, but still he returned to his habit again—even worse than before.

Nevertheless, Jordan is a genius child. Evidently he always got the best grades while in school until completing his studies at Harvard. After graduation, Jordan joined the company

family and who would have thought, in the hands of a child who often causes problems for him, in fact in a short time can increase company income thanks to his genius brain.

Proudly?

Of course as a father he was very proud. But still his heart felt empty as his own flesh blood rejected him as Father. Josep never managed to touch the depths of the son's heart.

“Listen, Son. Do not add to the wounds in his heart that have not even healed by giving up his rights to your other child. That will make the level of hatred against you even greater.” Rikkard started talking while Josep was still silent “Enough with Grace you wasted. Don't his son.”

“Jordan my son too, if Dad forgot.” Josep did not accept

“If he's your son then don't change anything anymore.” stressed Rikkard

“But this time he's gone too far, Dad. He thinks of me as an enemy that must be destroyed. Even Rossalyn and my innocent children she hates.” Josep rubbed his face in frustration. “and if he continues to keep the woman of unclear origin as his wife, then I will stick to my decision. Daniel will replace him.”

“Don't forget that your old daddy is still alive, Josep. Absolute decision is still in my hands.” Rikkard smiled cynically “and one more, don't blame Jordan if he grows up to be a terrible person. Blame yourself for failing to be a daddy figure for her.” Rikkard's disconnect ends their video call.

To be continued

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