Chapter 272 - Welcoming a new member into the family
Elder Summer and other elders attended for lunch meeting. Stephen, Steve and remaining people from Summers family are also present. After all Seline's wedding is the first in line of the younger generation. It is vital for them to attend.
Along with them whole Black's family and Jean are sitting. Jean is sitting in between Scott and Raymond, they looked like her bodyguards that no one dared to even ask why she was attending a family lunch.
Raymond behaving like this is not a surprise because they have seen how he knelt in front of her and apologized in press conference. But why is Scott acting too protective of her…they couldn't keep a finger on this matter but wait patiently.
As soon as Elder Summers entered the room everyone stood up in respect. He remained stoic like always but smiled widely at Jean. It is really a huge shock that others are flabbergasted by his sudden actions.
"I am happy that you attended Jean" he patted her head affectionately and sat down. Lillian rolled her eyes, this is just a beginning of his pampering. There is a lot more to come, if he starts liking someone he will love them to his heart. And Jean became one of them..
Jean being Sophia's daughter is one step, his guilt for misunderstanding Jonathan is another step that made him to feel responsible for Jean and of course the prime reason for this is because he started to admire her. She is his exact version when he started his own company Summers Enterprises besides family business Summers shipment.
Jean is equally stunned by his action. Honestly, she didn't expect such a warm welcome. Something has changed in overnight, but she is very happy that he is showing a positive approach. She just wished he would not change his mind if he finds out that she is Grey.
Scott squeezed her hand under the table and patted it. Then he entwined their fingers and of course this didn't go unnoticed by Elder Summers whose unwavering attention is on them. He could sense how much Scott love her, he is the best man who can stand by her side and protect her. He is proud of his grandson.
Elders started talking about the preparations and other stuff. Engagement party will be held under tight security, after all the president of the country would be attending. How could a grandfather not attend his favorite granddaughter's party.
After some time the chatting and discussing came to an end. Elder Summers started to wonder if they will announce or not…he is very impatient to see them get married and give him some great grandchildren to play with.
Breaking his thoughts, Scott stood up from his place and cleared his throat. After getting a nod from his grandfather he started talking..
"As everyone are present here. I want to announce my relationship. I am engaged to a woman whom I loved almost for four years by now. After my sister gets married I am intending to get married too." His firm voice boomed across the room.
"Grandfather, Grandmother. I want your blessings for that." He said at the same time as he offered his hand to Jean. He entwined their fingers and helped her to stand up and then he gently pulled her closer to him.
Everyone are stunned to their core. They never thought Jean could be that person, though they are sighted together with their friends too often, never they have seen these both act intimately. To be precise they have not even talked to each other.
Moreover they have never seen such a caring side of Scott, besides his cold and aloof version they are not familiarized with any other side of him. This is total foreign to them..
At that moment, no one dared to speak nor whisper among themselves. They carefully gauged Elders reaction. Almost everyone looked pleased, but the Main Elder is Sebastian so the decision whether to allow their marriage or not will depend on his decision.
Scott held Jean close to his body, so that he could spread some warmth and sense of security into her.
Elder Summers stood up and walked to them. As he inched closer and closer Jean became tensed, she couldn't read his usual poker face. It made both of them restless..
He looked into Scott eyes are said, "Even before you announced your relationship I am having a serious thought to marry you to Jean. I am impressed by her that I was too determined to make her my great granddaughter in law" he spoke loudly and clearly so no one would dare to ask his opinion again.
Jean blinked her eyes and looked at Scott as if asking whether she listened it right or wrong. But after seeing the delight in his twinkling eyes she was sure that it is not a dream but reality.
Others are utterly shocked and in same thoughts like Jean. Never they have listened him saying that he is 'impressed' by someone. Later the other reality stuck them, he… he accepted her into the family.
Not only that he accepted her but he has also indirectly gave a silent notification that Jean is going to be the next mistress of whole Summers household. It is clear fact that Scott is going to ascend his father's position as a next Elder of family.
"Jean, I hope you will like my family and take care of the household in future" Madam Summers came to them and patted her head.
"Let us welcome a new member into our family. I hope you will support her just like I do" Elder Summers said and smiled at others.
Everyone knew the warning behind his warm words. They didn't understand why he started favoring her more than others. It made them envious but they knew they couldn't touch her.
Elder Summers is supporting her, Stephen and Susan pamper her to no extent. Now they understood why Jean was specially treated by them.
It is because their son is in head over heels in love with her. But it is evident that they too love her as much as they love their own children. In no time Jean became one of the most powerful person in family…
After completing their lunch in silence all of them moved into living room. Scott have never left her side, so is Raymond and Seline. Stephen and Susan hugged her and kissed her forehead in pure joy. Even Madam Summers gave her a warm hug, it made them boil with jealousy..
Meanwhile when Jean blushed deeply as she remembered the morning scene. Madam Black and Madam Summers laughed heartily and winked at her. "We hope we get some great grandchildren soon" It made Jean to blush even more.
If there were no preying eyes around them Scott would have surely kissed her harder….but he could sense the envious feelings of his extended family.
Seline laughed and blurted out. "Did you both see the same type of trailer of their intimacy" she totally forgot about her surroundings. And others gawked at her..
Jean blushed harder as Scott chuckled and embraced her tightly. Jean glared at her friend angrily but she looked too cute and innocent like that…
Steve and his son smirked. She will not even stand a chance against Sianna's plan….she is too delicate and sensitive to withstand such a pressure. Other people who are against Jean thought the same…she can't withstand the pressure of Summers family, it is not as calm as outer world thought.
But they are yet to find out how ruthless and calculative woman she is…handling a family will be piece of cake for her.
"Sir, we need to talk with you" Jean asked Elder Summers and Scott nodded his head. "Grandfather, can we talk in private" he added as others looked at them confusingly.
Elder Summers nodded his head and walked to his study room. Jean looked at Scott worriedly and he wrapped his arms around her shoulders protectively and whispered something as they followed him.