The Traps of the Black Swan

53

Opposite to the reactions that Jordan was expecting and Megan thought, Lisa was more relaxed realizing his family was no less of a stereotype to what Ruby Jane had summarized him about the movies and dramas she had watched or the Hays family behavior.

He didn't worry nor took them lightly. Choosing one was never in his dictionary. If he selects the Manoban family over Ruby Jane, then he wasn't Lisa at all, if he selects Ruby Jane over the family then he wasn't fitted to be called the Manoban.

He responded to the question with a twist, "Grandfather, Ruby Jane is a family to me hence the family I choose has her."

Jordan was inarticulate and thought, 'What was I thinking? Winning on my grandson? Didn't I want a grandson loaded with smartness?' He felt like he was making fun of himself when he was the one who pampered his elder grandson, watching him grow strong and smart.

Megan was awestruck at her son. Lisa didn't and never disappointments her in anything he does.

Lisa continued looking at his grandfather who was still thinking how to separate the duo and win on his grandson, "I can prioritize though..."

Jordan's lips twitched hearing it. Without another word, he knew who Lisa would prioritize because they were the ones who taught him that way. A girl leaves her parents and her world to enter a new alien world of her husband and it is the husband's responsibility to pamper her, make her comfortable in the new life.

Jordan felt like whatever they taught Lisa was backfiring him and he didn't have the right to refute. He really wanted to retort as 'You guys aren't married to prioritize her.' But he didn't dare to say it thinking Lisa might leave and return in less than an hour with marriage certificates in hand.

Lisa was capable of that but he was waiting for Ruby Jane. He knew well Ruby Jane wouldn't marry him unless she could love him back wholeheartedly.

Megan cut off Lisa and cheered what he would have affirmed, "Gigglemug comes first then us." Then she advised, "She doesn't have anybody other than us now, so lower your work and spend more time with her."

Lisa faintly smiled as a response to Megan before looking at Jordan who really doubted if they were his family or Ruby Jane's family. Instead of acknowledging her as Lisa's woman, he felt like she should accept him.

"She has no identity, other than following you and seducing you, she is nothing." Despite knowing Lisa would counter, he failed to stop himself from saying and believed that she is nothing without Lisa.

Lisa really wished he could tell him about her current identity but Ruby Jane wouldn't like that. He also kind of agrees with her point of view. He doesn't want anyone to accept her for owning Skylar International, if one is capable of accepting her as a nobody, then she would give them the right to love the real her. It's easy to love when there is sunshine but they want to be loved when there are hurricanes and darkness.

"Her identity is My Everything..." Then he continued about 'seducing' "Yeah, your grandson is failing to seduce her."

Megan tried to bury it however she let out laughter patting Lisa's back, "Try harder..." Then she whispered as she giggled, "Jisoo masters at it, ask him for tips." She shook her head helplessly imagining Ruby Jane ignoring Lisa.

Jordan knew they understood what he meant and was rendered speechless by their behavior. He was helpless against Lisa in his Cupcake's matter hence he decided to send Ruby Jane away from Lisa.

"Exactly, without you she is nothing and I will not acknowledge her." Jordan snarled.

"Alright, no issues..." Lisa stood up and straightened his cuffs, "Aunty Megan, Dad, and uncle will be at home on Saturday so please make some time if possible. I will bring Ruby Jane..." Then he looked at Jordan whose lips were twitching hearing the 'Alright'.