Ice and Fire novel Chapter 120

When Jackson came back to the military residential compound, he found his grandpa still awake and watching TV in the living room.

When Andrew saw that his grandson had returned, he hastily said, "Jackson, you're home!"

"Yes, grandpa, " answered Jackson, while coming forward to greet him.

Andrew let his grandson sit beside him on the sofa, and with concern in his voice asked, "How was the party tonight?"

"Boring, just like other parties, " said Jackson, indifferent.

"Alright, " nodded Andrew. Jackson seemed to be upset, and Andrew wondered what had really happened.

He added, "Was everything okay at the party?"

Jackson nodded, and answered, "Yes, everything was alright."

"Then why do you seem upset?" asked Andrew directly, unwilling to conceal any of his concern. He hoped that his beloved grandson would talk with him, and he was willing to help Jackson out of any trouble to snap him out of his sadness.

Jackson thought for a few moments, and decided not to mention Cherry in front of his grandpa. He chose to drop the topic, and said, "It's about the Future Project. Almost everybody at the party was talking about it tonight, and things seems to be getting more intense by each passing day."

Andrew nodded, and thought that Jackson was right. Currently, the Future Project was a big news for the whole city, and it had drawn a lot of attention.

"Can you get it done?" asked Andrew.

Jackson thought seriously before answering him, "I can do it. Selina is now running the JS Company pretty good, and if Selina helps me, I can win the campaign. Please trust me on it."

Andrew nodded to Jackson in approval, and replied, "Of course I trust you, but I'm afraid that something unexpected may happen."

Speaking of the unexpected, Jackson suddenly thought of Wilson. 'He's a real surprise to me. His appearance did make a difference in the business world, and also affected my agenda in a major way. As long as the Future Project remains unaffected, I won't do anything to Wilson. I'll take advantage of the Future Project to defeat him completely, just like what I did to the Shen Group. He must be gone from this city forever, ' thought Jackson.

He thought seriously and quickly, and then said to his grandpa, "Don't worry, I have everything under control for now."

Andrew heard what his grandson said. He nodded, and thought that his grandson had finally grown up and was able to deal with difficult matters all on his own now.

Jackson felt a bit tired, and said to Andrew, "Grandpa, you shouldn't stay up so late. Goodnight."

"Goodnight, " replied Andrew.

Looking at his grandson going upstairs, Andrew felt happy and worried at the same time.

The butler then came forward and stood beside Andrew. As he looked at Jackson's disappearing figure, he quietly asked, "Master, do you really think that Jackson can win the Future Project?"

Andrew shook his head, and answered, "No, I'm not sure. Although some people know that the Chu Family is behind the JS Company, and that Jackson is its true master, its nominal CEO is, after all, Selina, so, it may be difficult to win."

The butler knew what Andrew meant with that, and added, "Well, shall we help Jackson?"

Andrew thought for a few moments and shook his head. "No, be patient. I don't think Jackson will fail with the Future Project, as long as Bobby's there at his side and helps him."

The butler nodded and spoke no more about the subject.

Then, Andrew suddenly thought of something, and asked, "What has been Sally plotting out these days?"

The butler looked at Andrew and shook his head. He replied, "We did our research, but we couldn't find anything useful. She's been living at the house provided by Jackson, but she did nothing alarming yet."

Andrew thought for a while, and said, "She's been here for five years already, and we still don't know her true motives and goals."

The butler heard him, and answered, "Master, perhaps you're guessing everything all wrong. It's highly likely that she came back just to be back together with Jackson. Besides, a girl as innocent and weak as herself doesn't have the abilities to plot anything serious."

Andrew didn't agree with his butler on this one. He shook his head, and continued, "No, you're pretty naive. She's anything but innocent and weak. All of the people coming from her family are strong and complicated, and I've known from she was just a child that she's cunning. I can't be wrong."

The butler listened to what his master said and then kept his silence again, and spoke no more.

A couple of moments later, Andrew had to shake his hand helplessly. He said, "Never mind, just forget it. I'll think more of it when trouble occurs, but for now help me get up to go to bed."

After this, the butler helped Andrew stand up.

He started to go upstairs, but after he took several steps he turned to look at his butler again. "You can leave and have some sleep for yourself, " said Andrew.

"Goodnight, master, " answered the butler.