I Borrowed Him

The Jester and William

"I know everything.. I already know the truth.. Mama has told me everything... Then what? so what? will anything change? no.... nothing has changed... I still struggle on my own, in the morning I work hard with my own efforts....what good is the man I should call the father? what?!" snapped Sarah to Jester and William.

A clear night in the urban center, the road looks still crowded with cars - cars that run across. In an office center that has gradually been quiet because it was abandoned by both workers and visitors, it looks like the lights are still on in one of the towering office buildings.

On the twenty-second floor where the floor was the floor where Jessica and Sarah worked as Arielle Corp's owner, Jessica looked so sorry looking at Sarah with tears that drenched her cheeks. Jester and William were silent looking at Sarah, after what he said as if shooting directly in the hearts of Jester and William.

The words in an emotionally laden tone, there was anger and disappointment but his cries carried a heartache. Sarah who Jester knows as a tough career woman, by bringing all the outpouring of her heart evaporate her feelings during this time which makes her mother, Jester and William difficult to say - words. However, as a real man, both have the principle of not doing such cruel things.

"I won't give up. I'm not interested in working with you Jester! even if the Gates family will destroy me!! I will not give up on you!!!" Sarah again snapped with emotion, one hand clenched and the other pointed at Jester right in her face. Jester and William sighed almost at the same time.

"Please your mind first, it's not that simple as I am.." Jester hasn't finished speaking, Sarah instantly cut in.

"I don't want to work with anyone named Gates!!!" timpal Sarah is full of emotions

"You forgot in your blood also flowed Gates' blood?" asked William press Sarah, Sarah turned to look at William sharply and then fell silent.

"Let me be clear, the reason you can live well until this moment is because your grandfather sacrificed his company to lose up to a million dollars. That means you're not great at all and what's great is your grandfather" in a tone that sounded mocking William said

"Papa, that's not a good sentence at a time like this right" sounded annoyed when Jester said it

"But that's a reality that this young lady should understand, you're too spoiled for the way you deal with a fact. I know why you got this way, your mother spoiled you too much" William said firmly, Sarah looked very emotional and ran out of the room.

"Gram!!" jessica shouted and ran after Sarah, but William's hand pulled Jessica's arm and held her there.

"Let him go, he has to try to think for himself about what - whatever he has to do at a time like this" William said firmly, but Jessica seemed to object to William's words.

"But Lord William, Sarah it was.." Not yet finished Jessica said, William interjected.

"He's an adult, he's been able to think about what he should and shouldn't do now. We have more important business, this also includes keeping what Sarah wants to keep" William's timpal said as he removed his hand from Jessica's arm.

"I understand." - Jessica said it, then Jessica turned and sat down on the available sofa followed by Jester and William. On the sofa the three of them were silent for a while, until William finally broke the silence in the room.

"Exo's money is very bad, Jester's plan is not workable and papa wants to stop the supply of funds as soon as possible" William broke the silence

"I know.." in a tone that sounded regretful Jessica said, Jessica's words at that time caused a question mark for Jester and William.

"What do you mean you know?" ask William curiously

"I know if Mr. Andrews purposely relents whenever there is a major project, I know he always takes on unprofitable projects to avoid Arielle Corp incurring losses, and I know who is the supplier of our failed products that are circulating in the market, I know all that" Jessica replied, hearing Jessica's answer makes Jester and William understand what's really going on with Exo's finances.

"If it's like this then Jester's plan won't work" William regretfully said, Jessica looked sad and didn't know what else to say.

"I see Exo's assets are so much piling up in the warehouse, what if Arielle Corp buys it all?" ask Jester while looking at Jessica

"I'll do" Jessica replied firmly, but William seemed to disagree with the idea of the child.

"No way, your grandfather will soon realize there is cooperation between you and it will make your grandfather feel betrayed" William concluded firmly. However William already knew the figure of his father, and it made him feel confident that Jester's plan could not be done.

"Not if it was because of my marriage to Naomi, it would all be natural for business" with a cynical smile Jester tried to slightly open up his plans, William and Jessica realized.

William did not think that his only son who had never intervened to take care of his business was able to think of a brilliant idea, when William felt the blood of Arthur Gates attached strongly to Jester. And there arose a great pride in William's heart for Jester.

"That can, your marriage must be luxurious and grand so it will definitely require a lot of resources" William concluded, who immediately understood Jester's plan

"True... I already have the budget details, I just have to add - add the assets sold by Exo..." Jessica also chimed in on William

"One more papa, I want the Gates of the hotel you hold to release forty-nine percent of the shares" Jester's pinta told William, hearing Jester's request left William astonished and confused.

However, Gates's one hundred percent ownership stake in the hotel chain was his and never sold because he did not want anyone else to organize the hotel chain, moreover, William who had a feud with Arthur was very understanding of how Arthur works to destroy it from within. That's the strongest reason William never willing to give up his stake in anyone, Jester's request is very difficult to accept by William.

"Son. that's kinda.." Not finished William said, Jester cut.

"Just be calm, when we win this soon I'll free Gates' hotel again" as if without Jester's burden to say, William and Jessica seem to distrust Jester.

"That's if you win this gamble, otherwise we'll be ruined along with young master Gates" Jessica reminded Jester of his friend Jester's plan.

"Yes, once I'm free, your grandfather will definitely tell people to buy me and destroy me from the inside like this Arielle Corp" said William who began to worry and hesitated a little at Jester's request.

"No, this plan must have worked. So listen to me well" said Jester and stood up from his seat approaching a board in the room.

Jester explained in detail and detail all his planning on a board in Jessica's office and left William and Jessica speechless, they both took every explanation of Jester seriously. Until midnight finally the meeting between Jester, William and Jessica was over, they looked very satisfied with what had been described by Jester. Similarly, Jester who is happy to get support from William and Jessica, immediately Jester and William say goodbye to Jessica.

"Papa's second goal" jester said as he got off the elevator on the ground floor, William just smiled as he continued to walk side by side with his son.

With a Porsche Taycan, Jester and William set off for the second location they had agreed upon. The thirty-minute journey passed, the Porsche Taycan, which was driven by William and Jester, arrived in front of a high fence with a distinctive Japanese cultural accent. A house that became a residence for the Scott family, saw there was a car stop about to enter making the house security raced near the Porsche Taycan.

Slowly the automatic fence was shifted and make room for the Porsche Taycan car in, William again stepped on the gas pedal to get to the courtyard of the house. Jester and William went down almost simultaneously and walked towards the main door of the house that was still closed, not long before the butler of the family Scott opened the door.

"Mr Gates, I'm sorry, sir and lady Scott asked you to wait in the family room" the family's butler said politely.

"Oh ok, the important thing is that they all knew we were coming" William said as he walked into the house as if it was his house, Jester suddenly upset to see William's attitude. For Jester the house had made him so depressed because of the existence of Naoko, a beginning that finally delivered him in the current position.

Not long after, Jester and William who were sitting in the family room with a lot of treats and drinks on the table heard the sound of the door opening. Jester and William turned to look at Evans who was sitting in a wheelchair being pushed by Naoko approaching them, smiling as William and Evans looked at each other.

"Guys!!!" it sounded good that William greeted his best friend

"Will!! nice to meet you, but I know you brought bad news tonight" Evans said

"Good night, Mr. William and Jester" Naoko said gracefully, Jester stood up and bowed his head before Evans and Naoko.

"Good night, mom, sorry to interrupt" said Jester politely, Jester again sat down when he gave his greetings. Naoko slowly pushed Evans' wheelchair back up close to the sofa occupied by William and Jester, while Naoko herself sat on the sofa next to Evans facing Jester and William.

"What's Will?" evans asked curiously, William sighed for a moment.

"It's about my papa, Jester and Naomi's marriage being threatened" William replied sounding a little panicked, hearing the answer made Evans and Naoko surprised as it looked from the look on their faces.

"Then? what can we do to help Jester and Naomi?" asked Evans who finally panicked, Naoko seemed to frown at William.

"Jess. tell Evans and Naoko everything" William said as he stared at Jester, with a deep breath, Jester exhales slowly and with a heavy heart, Jester begins to tell Evans and Naoko everything.

An entire hour Jester tells the story of what happened, ranging from the kidnapping of Jester and Naomi by Arthur, to their trial, to, the presence of Jessica in the middle of them is so surprising Naoko because they are friends of High School and Naoko is also very familiar with Jessica's history except for the people who impregnate her, also about the challenge that Arthur gave so that Jester and Naomi can get married, then the last and most important of all at that time Jester also asked for the help of Evans and Naoko.

"I want father and mother to give up forty-nine shares of Scott's hospital network to raise money to buy Arielle Corp shares" Jester told Evans and Naoko, although surprised, Evans and Naoko understand and trust Jester.

"I will do, tomorrow Naoko will take care of the release of the shares" said Evans who at that time sounded like shortness of breath, seeing Evans' condition like that made Naoko immediately check on Evans' health.

There was a bit of panic when Evans like a decline in his condition, it made Naoko, William and Jester very worried. The news of Arthur's plans threatening Jester and Naomi's marriage is indeed heavy and painful news for Evans, who loves Naomi so much, Evans, who had been pinning hopes that his daughter would marry his best friend's son, did not want the wedding plan that should happen in four months to be canceled. Evans agrees and trusts his daughter's life with Jester. Whatever is considered best for Naomi he will do with the maximum even though his health condition is not good - fine.

"Evans... Are you okay?" william asked worriedly, William approached Evans and sat crouched down next to Evans.

"Uhukis... Uhuk... sorry... hah.. liaising with Arthur again made me a little stressed" Evans replied with sternness to breathe, with Naoko making a call with her mobile phone.

***

"Please go home, you have shortness of breath" Naoko said as the phone lifted, then Naoko immediately turned off the phone call.

***

"Evans... You have to rest first.." so soft sound Naoko's voice invites Evans to rest.

"But this. hah... hah.. is very important.. I can't.." Not yet finished Evans spoke, Jester cut.

"Dad leave it all to me, I promise I'll take care of Naomi no matter what. Her happiness is a top priority in my life, I just rest so that Naomi does not worry about the health condition of the father" Jester firmly stated without the slightest doubt, the words of Jester made William smile with pride to his only child.

Evans's condition suddenly began to decline, making Jester a little anxious, hi that's because Jester again remembers Naomi's story of grief and guilt to the father who made him not want to repeat the same mistake and will make his father's condition worse. For Jester, Evans' deteriorating circumstances will make Naomi sad and unable to focus on helping her carry out Arthur's mission. Jester doesn't want Naomi to fall back on her father's guilt if anything happens to Evans.

"That's my boy" he murmured proudly

"You promised me Jester, I really hope you'll never deny it" with a big smile when Evans said it, Naoko smiled at Jester.

"Well, I need a break, Will and Jester. If you're tired, you're free to be here as you please. Scott's house is yours, but if there's any other business I won't get in the way. I'm sorry my body is too weak right now, I want to accompany you guys but it looks like I'm just going to be a hindrance" Evans said in a voice that sounded very happy even though his breathing was still heavy, Naoko stands up and prepares to push Evans' wheelchair.

"Give it to us, Naomi I've considered my son ever since you gave birth to him in this world. Let this foolish child of mine take care of him with all his heart and age" William said

"Who did you say was stupid?!" somewhat snapping at Jester saying so and suddenly Jester can no longer keep his image in front of Evans and Naoko, Evans laughed off seeing the father and son who always act like his own.

"Alright, I went back to the room first" said Evans then Naoko pushed Evans wheelchair to get out of the room, just a few steps Naoko stopped her steps and turned to look at Jester.

"Naomi has a fragile mentality and his spirit is easy to dim, Jester. please pay attention to Naomi's side as well when you act" Naoko said without looking at Jester, then Naoko walked back to push Evans out of the living room at the Scott family home.

Once silent for a moment to think about the words of Naoko, not long before Jester gave a code to William to immediately leave the Scott family home. They both came out of the living room to the courtyard of the house where William parked his Porsche Taycan, in the courtyard of the house arrived - William stopped his steps until making Jester who had been walking behind William also hit William's back.

"Why stop suddenly papa?!" somewhat snapping at Jester saying so, William turned to look at Jester.

"Wait, I have one more way that your grandfather will lose his way when spying on your plans" William said with a cunning smile, Jester smiled cunningly in response to William's smile.

"What is papa?" jester asked curiously, but Jester understood very well that if his father smiled like that then there would be an extraordinary plan out of his mind.

"We talked about this in the car" William asked with a booming laugh, Jester also returned William's laughter as if he had believed and agreed what was on William's mind at that time.