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Chapter 86 - meeting

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The morning sun slanted through the glass walls of the Fernandes mansion, painting gold streaks across the marble floor. Jay walked down the staircase beside Keifer, her steps calm, but her heartbeat wasn't.

Jay exhaled slowly, her fingers tightening around the seatbelt. The last time she'd been here, she was a child — a lost one, full of anger and unanswered questions.Now, she was returning as Jay Watson-Fernandes-Mariano, the girl who carried three family names and enough responsibility to drown an empire.

Keifer's hand reached over, covering hers gently."You'll be fine," he murmured. "He's your father. He's been waiting."

Jay nodded, though her heart was hammering against her ribs. "I just… don't know what to say."

"Start with 'hi'," Keifer said, smiling softly. "And then let him do the talking."

She let out a nervous chuckle. "You make it sound easy."

"It's not," he admitted. "But I'll be right there."

That reassurance — quiet but steady — was all she needed.

But what caught Jay's attention wasn't them.It was the man sitting near the window, dressed in a navy suit, his salt-and-pepper hair combed neatly back, eyes warm yet sharp — a mix of power and kindness that mirrored her own gaze.

Jashfer Mariano.

Her father.

He stood the moment he saw her. For a second, the room went silent.Jay froze in place, the emotions she'd buried clawing their way up — years of missing, wondering, resenting, and secretly hoping.

And then, without another thought, she ran.

"Dad…"

Her voice cracked, and Jashfer opened his arms. She collided into his embrace, and for a moment, the powerful CEO of the Mariano Corporation was just a father holding his daughter after far too long. 

Then, Jashfer crossed the distance in a heartbeat, pulling her into a trembling embrace."I missed you… I missed years, Jay."Jay froze, then let her arms move — hesitant at first, then tighter. "You weren't supposed to miss them, you were supposed to be there.

Aries looked away, pretending to scroll through his phone. Percy, sitting beside him with that ever-present smirk, murmured, "Well, damn. That's heavier than my therapy bills."

Keifer — leaning against the wall, arms crossed — watched the scene with quiet pride. His gaze softened when Jay buried her face in her father's shoulder, the girl who never let anyone touch her finally melting into an embrace she deserved.

Jashfer pulled back, wiping his eyes quickly before anyone could tease him. "I've heard everything — about S&J Corporation, about the empire you're running. I couldn't be prouder. Not just as your father, but as a businessman."

Jay gave a watery smile. "You mean businesswoman. just like you "

Keifer's smirk grew. "Mrs. Watson, correction noted."

Aries groaned, "Here we go again with the husband roleplay."

Jay turned, glaring playfully. "Don't test me, horoscope, or I'll make sure Ella drags you to couple yoga again."

"Yeah, and I'll drag you to therapy with me," Aries shot back.

Percy sipped his coffee, amused. "I'm just here for the sibling drama. Continue."

Jashfer chuckled, the sound deep and genuine. "You remind me of your mother when she was young — before the chaos."

Jay smiled shyly, eyes glimmering with gratitude. "I just did what I had to."

Jashfer chuckled, then his gaze moved past her — landing on Keifer, who had been quietly standing a few steps away, his hands in his pockets.

"And this must be the boy I've heard so much about," Jashfer said, walking over. "Keifer Arclight, right?"

Keifer straightened. "Yes, sir."

Jashfer's lips curved into a warm smile as he extended his hand. "No need for sir. If you're with my daughter, that makes you family.call me dad if you are comfortable"

Keifer blinked, surprised, before shaking his hand. "Thank you… Mr. Mariano—uh, dad ."

The older man chuckled. "And polite, too. I like him already."

Jay rolled her eyes. "Dad, don't scare him."

Keifer grinned. "Too late."

He turned toward the documents his assistant was holding. "You'll inherit 30% of the Mariano shares. Aries, 10%. And Percy—" he turned to him with a faint smile, "You'll receive 20% from me, and 10% from your mother's side. You've earned it through loyalty and performance.

You can take over as CEO if you choose, or you and Jay can co-manage it."

Percy leaned back, grinning. "Co-managing with Jay sounds like trouble."

Jay glared playfully. "Try saying that again, Perce."

He smirked. "Trouble."

Percy raised a brow. "So basically, I get 30% for surviving this family's drama?"

Keifer smirked, "If that's the metric, Jay deserves the whole empire."

Jay elbowed him lightly, muttering, "You're not wrong though."

Angelo, who had been silently observing, finally spoke. "The Watsons and the Marianoes together, huh? A merger made in heaven — or chaos, depending on who drives."

Jay instantly pointed at Keifer. "Definitely chaos. He doesn't let anyone else drive."

Keifer gave her a look that was both mock-serious and fond. "Because last time you 'tested' the brakes, you nearly ran over the security gate."

Aries laughed, almost spilling his drink. "She did! I saw the footage — she smiled at the camera like it was a commercial!"

Jay threw a napkin at him. "At least I looked good doing it."

The room burst into laughter, even Jashfer chuckling as he wiped his glasses. "You really are my daughter."

lunch was served — burger fries pizza — and within minutes, the mansion was filled with chaos again. Flour smeared on counters, syrup dripping onto plates, and somehow, Keifer was behind Jay, trying to feed her fries i

"Stop feeding me!" she laughed, swatting at him.

Keifer leaned closer, whispering, "You love it."

Aries gagged dramatically. "I'm losing appetite."

"Gain a personality then," Jay shot back.

Percy clapped his hands. "Now this is what I call fine dining entertainment."

Just then, Angelo leaned forward, clearing his throat. "Since we're talking about shares and inheritances," he said casually, "mom and I have also discussed Fernandes Corporation."

gemma nodded, her expression calm but proud. "We've decided to divide it between Aries and Jay. Thirty percent each."

Aries looked up, startled. "Thirty… to me?"

"Yes," Jeana said softly. "You're a Fernandes too. No matter what happened in the past."

For a moment, Aries didn't say anything — his usual composed expression softening. "Thank you."

Jay smiled gently at him, then said, "Actually… I'd like to give 10% of my shares to Aries."

Everyone turned to her.

"What?" Aries said, frowning. "Why would you—"

Jay shrugged lightly. "Because it's your right to lead the Fernandes group. I can't handle so many corporations together. You're better suited for that."

Aries blinked, speechless. "Jay…"

Jeana looked at her daughter with quiet admiration. "You've grown into a woman who knows how to lead — and how to share that power wisely."

Angelo smiled faintly. "Looks like our little Watson's not so little anymore."

Keifer leaned toward Jay and whispered, "You just made half the businessmen in this city faint."

She smirked. "Let them."

After the long discussion, everyone decided to take a break. The afternoon sun had mellowed, painting the sky in soft golds and pinks. The mansion's private park was just a few blocks away, and the idea of fresh air sounded tempting after all the boardroom talk.

"Let's walk," Jashfer said, adjusting his watch. "It's been years since I walked with my family like this."

So, the unusual group set off together — Jay, Keifer, Percy, Aries, Jashfer, Jeana, Angelo, and Ion, all walking down the quiet road that led to the park.

Ion was walking a few steps behind Angelo, his usual cold expression fixed in place. The air between them was thick — years of tension, betrayal, and unspoken anger hanging like fog.

Jay, of course, noticed.

Her eyes flicked between the two, her brain already spinning with plans. Maybe if I just get them to talk for five minutes—

Keifer, walking beside her, didn't even need to read her mind. He sighed. "Jay."

She blinked innocently. "What?"

"You're scheming again."

"I'm not scheming. I'm… thinking."

"Curiosity kills the cat," he warned, nudging her shoulder.

"Good thing I'm not a cat."

"Hmm," he said, smirking. "More like a fox. A very meddlesome, adorable fox."

Jay rolled her eyes, trying not to smile. "You're insufferable."

"Yet, you're holding my hand."

She blinked down — and realized she was. When had he—?

Keifer just grinned, lacing their fingers tighter. "Too late to pull away now, Mrs. Watson."

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