Chapter 454

Parking his car in front of the teahouse, Jackson looked towards the door. He realised the four men in black standing there had been there the whole time.

As he approached, the men quickly bowed their heads.

Jackson didn't acknowledge them, simply walking past them into the teahouse.

The whole place had been reserved, as Jackson saw. Not even a waiter was present. He steeled himself as he reached the agreed meeting spot.

Eric and Jonson quickly stood respectfully as they saw him enter.

"Hello, Mr. Jackson."

"How are you doing, Mr. Jackson?"

The two greeted him, awaiting his first instruction.

His eyes flitted over them as he reached the square table. "Sit down, please, " he commanded.

Jackson kept his tone cold. Although the pair before him had great influence over the city, the Chu Family was their master, and he would act as such.

Eric and Jonson sat as ordered, opposite Jackson.

A man brought three cups of green tea. Once he had placed the cups on the table, Jonson waved him away. "You can go now, " he ordered. "No one is to get close to us without my permission!"

The man dipped his head in agreement and quickly retreated.

Adjusting his shirt, Eric turned to Jackson. "Mr. Jackson, it has been quite some time. You must have finished dealing with the Chu Family's affairs then?"

It was obvious what Eric meant. They indeed cared about Andrew's business. Jackson had needed to deal with not only the funeral for his grandfather, but several other things relating as well. Eric did seem to care about him too, but he was eager to know what Andrew's successor would do next.

"Yes, they have been dealt with." Jackson inclined his head.

Jonson watched carefully. "Mr. Jackson, if there's anything that we can help with, please don't hesitate to tell us. Mr. Andrew helps us a lot. We're very sorry and shocked about his passing, " he spoke quickly, "It's our honor if we can do something for him and the Chu Family."

"Well, thank you, Mr. Jonson, " Jackson accepted graciously, "I'll tell you if I need any help."

Remaining silent, Jonson only nodded.

Eric broke the silence, speaking seriously, "Mr. Jackson, I think it's time to get down to business."

As he studied Eric, Jackson could tell that he was eager to know the plan.

He watched the pair in front of him before finally responding. "Gentlemen, before I tell you my plan, I would like to ask you to explain a few things." He bowed his head slightly. "Since my Grandpa passed away so suddenly, a lot of things weren't able to be handed over clearly. I'd appreciate it if you could tell me the use of the token."

Eric and Jonson glanced at each other. This was indeed a surprise. Why hadn't Andrew explained the important parts of his inheritance before?

'It is somehow reasonable, ' Jonson pondered silently. 'Andrew died so suddenly, and no one had expected it, not even himself. He might not have had the chance to hand over the necessary items to Jackson yet. That would explain Jackson's complete lack of knowledge regarding the token.'

Eric responded more vocally. His voice was cold as he said, "Mr. Jackson, I don't understand! As heir to the Chu Family, how can you not even know the use of the token?"

The three words from Jackson served to amuse Eric rather than placate him: "I don't know."

Eric began to sneer and laugh. "It seems that Andrew didn't intend on handing the power to you, " he retorted, "There's no other reason he wouldn't have told you already."

Trying to dissuade his partner, Jonson replied immediately, "Eric, I don't think it's appropriate for you to talk to Mr. Jackson in this manner." Eric had gone a little far and Jonson hoped he could dissuade the other man.

Jackson was Andrew's successor, and Jonson was quite sure of that. He was the only grandson Andrew had, and was doted by Andrew. It was impossible to think Andrew might have intended to hand over the power to someone else, putting his beloved grandson in a dangerous situation.

Jonson assuredly believed that Andrew simply hadn't had the time to explain to his grandson, and that must have been why Jackson asked them.

But it was too late. The idea of resistance against the Chu Family had already been aroused in Eric. He ignored Jonson, continuing to glare at Andrew's grandson.

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It wasn't hard to guess what Eric was thinking. Jackson knew the two men before him weren't easy to get along with, but he was representing the Chu Family as well as his deceased grandfather. There was no choice but to face up to them. He couldn't very well reveal the white feather.

"Mr. Eric, you must have been in actual control of the city for many years. But, do you think you can truly ignore the Chu Family, despite its glories?"

Jackson's tone turned unfriendly but polite.

The trio felt the atmosphere of the room turn gloomy.

Panic gripping his heart, Jonson realised Jackson was growing angry. "Mr. Jackson, please don't be angry, " he cajoled. "Eric didn't mean it. He has no intention to challenge you. The Chu Family is our benefactor and in the past five years, Andrew has helped us a great deal. You have also given us substantial support. Without the support of the Chu Family, we'll never be able to keep our positions. We won't be against you." Jonson paused, hoping his words might have effect on Jackson. "Please, " he beseeched, "Don't get angry with Eric anymore."

Jonson's panicked speech aside, Jackson couldn't let Eric's words go. Instead, he fixed his eyes on the could-be challenger. 'It's time to teach him a lesson, ' Jackson thought to himself, 'I can't let him look down on me!'

"Do you think, Eric, that I can do nothing to you? Do you believe you can still stay in this fair city, safe and sound, if I don't wish it? By all means, let's have at it!" Jackson ensured his words were emphasised and clear that Eric would understand every one.

Eric flinched, shocked at the sheer intimidation the young Jackson Chu pulled off. He couldn't take any chances. Eric had to take Jackson's capability and the power of the Chu Family seriously.

"I'm sorry. I was too impetuous." Eric quickly averted his eyes.

That was the white feather from Eric. "Mr. Jackson, calm down please, " Jonson implored. "We are all friends here. There is nothing between us that can't be negotiated peacefully."