Jason White: The Consortium's Dominant

Chapter Nine: He showed up

Jason arrived at Paradise Resort Island. 

He parked his car at the parking lot before making his way to a small island situated in the center of the lake.

The island had been transformed into a stunning wedding venue, adorned with elegantly set tables, beautifully arranged chairs, and vibrant flowers that filled the air with a sweet fragrance.

As Jason approached the entrance, a security guard stepped in front of him, blocking his path. 

“Sorry, sir. I need to see your invitation,” the guard said firmly.

Jason frowned. “I don’t have one,” he replied.

The guard crossed his arms in front of him, his stance unwavering. “Everyone who’s invited has to have an invitation. No exceptions.”

Jason let out a light chuckle. It turned out Eloise had fooled him. She never wanted him to be at the wedding, she just wanted him to quarrel with the bodyguards and make a fool of himself 

At that moment, Eloise and Lloyd appeared from behind the guard.

Both of them looked absolutely stunning.

Eloise looked radiant in a flowing gown that accentuated her figure. Her hair was elegantly styled, and a confident smile was on her face. 

Lloyd, on the other hand, stood beside her, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, exuding charm and charisma.

The couple looked like a picture of perfection. Well, they were two scheming people who were perfect for each other, Jason thought.

Eloise's voice dripped with sarcasm as she addressed Jason. “Well, Well, well. If it isn't Jason, the beggar. I didn’t expect you to have the courage to show up,” she remarked, a smirk playing on her lips.

Jason met her gaze steadily. 

“I was invited, so it would be rude of me if I didn't show up. Besides, I came to congratulate you both,” he said, forcing a smile onto his face.

Eloise shook her head dismissively. 

“Don’t flatter yourself, Jason. I only invited you today to prove you’re no match for me,” she added.

Lloyd chimed in, his tone was haughty. “Look around, Jason. Every single person here is either wealthy or noble, and a good-for-nothing like you will never catch up to them in this lifetime.”

Jason let out a chuckle his confidence unwavering. 

“We’ll see about that. I just hope you won't regret it,” he replied, a hint of challenge in his voice.

At that moment, Lisa also arrived at the venue.

All eyes turned to her as she walked towards them.

She was dressed in a stunning black dress that hugged her figure.

The delicate lace overlay flowed gracefully around her knees, highlighting her beautiful long legs, while soft waves of hair framed her face.

"Miss Karl, I'm so glad you could make it," Lloyd said with a huge smile on his face. "And, also, you look beautiful," He added as he hugged her.

"I'm honored to be here, Mr. Richardson," She replied, trying to mask the discomfort that she felt.

She and Eloise also exchanged greetings and hugs with each other.

When they were done, Lisa exchanged a glance with Jason, a silent understanding passing between them, though neither of them spoke.

"Please come with me, Miss Karl, we reserved the best table for you as our most estimated guest," Lloyd urged. He and Eloise led Lisa to a reserved VIP table.

When they returned, they noticed a man dressed in military camouflage walking towards the entrance.

Neither of them seemed to recognize him.

"Who are you? And what are you doing here?" Lloyd asked in a firm tone, trying to sound tough.

The stranger stood tall, exuding an air of command. “My name is Robin Richmond. I am looking for a man called Jason” he replied.

Eloise noticed the authoritative aura surrounding Robin, realizing that he wasn't an ordinary person.

She narrowed her eyes. "What business do you have with Jason?” she asked, sounding a bit confrontational.

Before Robin could answer, his driver, who had been standing quietly next to him and watching everything spoke up.

"Does a high-ranking officer of the Alderfall Military Region, like Mr. Robin Richmond, really have to tell you about everything he does?” He questioned.

The driver’s comment hung in the air, making Eloise and Lloyd exchange worried looks.

Their earlier confidence had been shaken.

Eloise swallowed hard. "We didn't mean it like that, we just thought that—"

Robin cut them off. His brows arched in a frown.

“Jason had some disagreements with my family,” he explained, his tone remained unfazed, and his expression calm. “I’m here to discuss those issues with him.”

A chill ran down Eloise's spine as she heard that Jason had the guts to offend a high-ranking military officer.

"Well, I assure you, Sir, Jason does not have anything to do with us. He is nothing but an unwanted guest and a pest who we do not want here," She said.

Robin sighed as he rubbed his temple with his fingers.

"I do not care about your history with him, and I do not plan on interfering with your wedding either. All I want is to take Jason somewhere private so that I can have a little chat with him," He said, cracking his knuckles.

Eloise and Lloyd exchanged glances at each other.

"Well, someone like Jason, who is nothing but a torn in the flesh of everyone around him deserves to be taken care of," Lloyd said with a smile on his face.

"Exactly," Eloise added and pointed toward a direction. "There he is, Sir. Can you do us a favor and take him out of here?"

Robin nodded.

Without uttering another word, he walked towards Jason.

"So you are the brat, who is messing with my family. The one who had the guts to upset my daughter and to command me like some dog," Robin said in an angry tone, with a grin on his face. He looked furious. "So tell me, Jason, what do you want from my father, Robert Richmond?!"