chapter 16

Chapter 16

Grey's eyes widened in muse "Jacob, what the hell are you saying? Why would I kill Tatiana?"

"Tell me!" He grabbed Grey's shoulder as tears dripped from his eyes "Tell me why you killed her".

"How can you accuse your father of murder?!" Grey yelled back at me "Tatiana was not only your mother, she was my wife! Why would I kill my own wife whom I was legally married too"

Jacob released his father's shoulder and wiped his tears with his palm "What about me then? Am I not your Son?"

"What in the world is wrong with you today?" Grey frowned

"Why did you hold a Funeral? Knowing fully well I am alive"

"about that...." Grey's voice suddenly trailed off, he tilted his head to the left as he seems to ran out of excuses to give him

Jacob clenched his fist In disappointment "You really wanted me dead so badly?"

"No! That is not what happened" Grey defended himself

"Then what was it? Why did you hold a fake funeral? You even made sure Enzo keep it a secret from me"

"I will tell you about the funeral some other time but I didn't kill your mom. I don't know where you heard something so absurd"

Jacob scoffed and ran his finger through his hair "Father, you used to be a strong man who is not always moved by anyone but lately...." He paused and glanced at his father who was still not looking at him

"I feel like Lilian has done a great job in brainwashing you. You seem easy to manipulate now"

"Think however you want but no matter what, you are my son and you won't be able to get away from that fact" Grey finally turned his gaze to him "You are my heir and you will take my place when I retire so come back to your senses"

"I will dig out the truth" Jacob said with so much determination in his tone "You can continue denying it but I won't seat still, I will get all the people who killed my mother and grandparents locked up in jail, I don't care even if they are my Father"

"Do whatever you want" Grey seems not to be intimidated by his words.

Jacob took one more look at him before storming out of the room. He walked downstairs where Enzo and the remaining bodyguards who escorted him were waiting.

Ignoring Lilian and Mason, he made a signal with his head to his men that it was time to go but as a talkative Mason is, he just had to say something.

"Your face looks like a mess, have you been crying?" He was munching on Cookies like someone who has not eaten for a few days.

Jacob ignored him and made his way out but mason stood up from where he was and stopped him

"Where are you going? I am not done talking" he swallowed the cookies "Why did you hurt my mother's wrist?"

"If you are so curious, ask her yourself" Jacob finally gave him an answer

"You are really rude. You don't have a mother so you won't know how precious my mother's wrist is" Mason said in a mocking tone.

Enzo made an attempt to attack him for saying that but Jacob stopped him

"There's no point in talking to you, you are just wack" Jacob said and moved closer to him "You had better be thankful Jay didn't die when you shot him"

"And what if he died? Do you think I have the time to worry about a worthless shit like him?" Mason asked rhetorically

"A man's life is worthless to you" Jacob narrowed his brow furiously "People like you are the worst" he said before walking out of the Mansion.

***

Amber drove away from her company's parking lot, driving back to Jacob's Mansion when she spotted an animal shop from across the street with puppies being displayed in a cage.

Being a fan of puppies, She parked her car and walked across the street.

A huge smile appeared on her face when she saw the cute puppies waging their little tails at the sight of her.

"Aren't you guys just so cute?" She could not stop admiring the little German shepherds.

"You seems to like puppies a lot" a masculine voice was heard behind her as she turned to see an handsome but familiar face

"I think I've seen you before" She continue to stare at him until she finally recalled where she has seen the face "You are Jacob's Step brother, right?"

"You are not wrong. My name is Ian, cute running into you here" Ian stretched his hands towards her for an handshake but she looked away.

"What are you doing here?" She asked and resumed admiring the puppies

Jacob scoffed at her sassy attitude and joined her in admiring the puppies "I heard Jacob would be visiting Father today, I guess you didn't go with him"

"I wouldn't be here if I did" Amber rolled her eyes

"You are more difficult than I thought" Ian touched the paw of a puppy who kept waging it's tail at him "Good boy"

Amber furrowed her brow and glanced at him "How are sure it's a boy? It could be a girl"

"I am pretty sure it's a boy" Ian sounded so sure of himself

"And I'm saying it's a girl" Amber was ready for an argument.

Ian stood upright and folded his arms "You are really a difficult one, aren't you?"

"I would not be difficult if you just accept I am right" Amber hissed

"Then let's bet. $5000"

"Are you sure about this?" The corner of Amber's lips moved up as she moved closer to call the shop owner

"How may I help you guys?" The Lady who looks like she was in her late 20s walked out of her shop

"Miss, is this puppy a male or female?" Ian was the one to ask the question, pointing at the particular puppy

"It's a female" the Lady replied

Amber squealed happily while Ian face sank in

"I knew it!" She grinned and stretched her palm forward "My $5000"

"Fine" he sighed and brought out his wallet, then he counted $5000 and gave it to her of which she snatched away from him

"Thanks!" She giggled and recounted the cash to be sure it was completed

"Are you that happy?" Ian scoffed while watching her count the money with so much attention

"Of course I am" she waved the wad at him and giggled again "More money for me"

"Would you like to buy the puppy?" The shop owner said after watching them converse"It seems you guys like this one" she pointed to the particular one they were arguing about it's gender

"Yes, I would...." Amber suddenly paused as the excitement on her face disappeared. She might not know a lot about Jacob but she is sure he is allergic to dogs.

There was a time Anthony brought his friend's dog home and Jacob could not stop sneezing, at the end he had to go and sleep at an hotel that night.

"I am not buying it" she sulked.

"Why not" Ian arched his brow "You like her so why won't you just buy her?"

"Jacob is allergic to dogs. I can't just take a dog inside his house when I know he's allergic, I have to be considerate" her tone showed how sad she was.

Ian glanced at the puppy and then at Amber

"Then how about I buy her?" Ian suggested "You can come to my house and check on her anytime"

"No, thanks" Amber replied bluntly

"Why? Because I am Jacob's wicked step brother and you don't want to be with someone who hates your husband so much"

"How smart of you"

"You made it so obvious" Ian narrowed his eyes and folded his arms "If we do not buy this puppy now, you won't get another opportunity like this. Are you sure you don't wanna change your mind?"

Amber was mute for a while, thinking of what to do

When he noticed she was not saying anything, Ian put his wallet back in his pocket and turned to leave

"Fine!" Amber bursted out which made him stop

"So, you are in for this?" He asked.

She opened her mouth to give him an answer but paused again

"What again?" Ian was slowly losing patience

"I don't like your older brother so coming over to your house all the time won't be easy for me" she pouted.

Strangely, Ian felt his heart melted just by seeing her pout.

She was so cute

"I don't live with my brother" He said and Amber's face brightened

"Really? But why?"

"I moved out at the age of 19 when I was a senior in high school"

"Wow, you moved out at such a young age" Amber was impressed.

It is rare to see someone that young living alone

"I couldn't stand My brother and Jacob getting on each other's nerves Everytime, I am actually someone who loves silence and peace" he explained further

Amber kept nodding her head after getting the story, she stretched forward her palm like she wanted to collect something and Ian wondered what it was

"Give me your phone" she made herself clear

"For what?" Ian asked but still obeyed her by giving her the phone

She typed something in there and gave it back to him

"That is my phone number, text me your home address so I can come anytime I miss this cutie" she gave the puppy a warm smile

"We will take the puppy" Ian informed the shop owner and turned back to Amber "What do you wanna name her? I am not really good at giving names to pets"

"Then, should we name her charlie?" Amber suggested and Ian nodded in agreement

"Charlie? I like that".

Amber drove back to the Mansion and headed inside, yawning tiredly when she suddenly perceived some delicious aroma coming from the dinning room.

She wasn't hungry before, but the heavenly aroma just emptied her appetite.

She didn't know who it was, but whoever is cooking at the moment must be super talented.

Following the aroma, she found herself in the dinning room and was a little bit surprised to see Jacob and Enzo both putting on an apron and serving dishes on the table

"What is going on here?" She needed to feed her curiosity as well as her stomach

"You are here?" Jacob waved at her to move closer "I am sorry I couldn't eat the food you prepared for me yesterday so I prepared you a delicious meal today"

"Wow" Amber was impressed, seeing how delicious the dishes look "I can't believe you made all these" she added and immediately took a seat while grabbing the cutlery

"Thanks honey"

"Honey?" Jacob repeated and suddenly found himself blushing.