Chapter 38 – Deal
Liliana was on her way to the airport when she received a call from Jonathan.
“Hey, how have you been?” Jonathan asked.
“Since when are you so free to ask that?” Liliana joked.
“You did not answer my question,” Jonathan replied.
“I have been fine. The kids are just getting used to the new environment. They have poor health so they need a few weeks to get used to the new city. After the inauguration is over, I plan to take them out, show them their hometown. For now, they are just getting bored at home.” She explained.
“What about you? Been busy throwing out the flies?” She teased him.
“You are always so well informed.” He teased her back, “Do you mind if I visit the kids someday?”NôvelDrama.Org copyrighted © content.
“You are more than welcome. Just so you know Li likes making robots and cars, and Jo likes designing.” She informed him.
“Thanks! I was gonna ask Henry what they like.” He confessed.
“Anyway, I am sure you did not call me to just chat.” She got to the point.
“Well, I wanted to ask a few things. Can we meet sometime?” He asked.
“Personal questions, I assume. Let’s make a deal. I am on my way to the airport to pick Liam up. His son likes playing with guns. If you can meet me at my place with proper gifts for all three kids, I might actually answer,” She teased him.
“Are you kidding?” He was stunned at her reply.
“Tick-tock! Tick-tock! Mister,” She said, laughter evident in her voice.
“I will see you later,” He hung up on her.
“Vincent, clear my schedule for the rest of my day.” He said while hurrying towards his private elevator.
Jonathan made several calls along the way and made a few quick stops.
He managed to arrive at Liliana’s place at the same time she arrived.
“It’s a tie!” She laughed as she half hugged him while he was panting.
“Damn it!” He cursed.
“C’mon. Let me introduce you guys properly.” Liliana held his arm and introduced him to Liam and his son Kyle Preston.
“This is Liam Preston. He is a colonel in the P city military. You must have heard of the Preston military family of P city, right?” She asked.
Jonathan nodded and she continued, “As per the Preston family tradition, their men must forge their careers away from home and are only allowed back after they have attained some accolades. He just transferred from Maple City to the P city.”
“Nice to meet you, Colonel Preston. It’s an honor to be acquainted with someone from the Preston family, especially someone as young as yourself who managed to become the Colonel in Maple city. Even a capitalist like me knows how strict Maple city’s Military training is.” Jonathan offered a handshake politely.
“Please call me Liam, Mr. Smith. Your reputation precedes you.” Liam shook his hands.
“All good things, I hope. I would hate to be on your bad side.” Jonathan said lightly.