Chapter 643: Have You As Vice-Chairman

When morning came, Daryl and Kenzie ended up going their separate ways because Kenzie had a very important meeting to attend to pertaining to the company while Daryl went directly to the hospital to check on Kenzie's father before his surgery.

He just sat next to his father-in-law's bed after checking up with the doctors and the hospital with regards to his surgery that was scheduled to start late in the afternoon.

"I am sorry, Son. Your wife will be very busy for quite some time and it's all my fault, involving her in these matters about the family business," Jack lamented.

Daryl smiled and said, "It's not your fault, Father. I understand. Kenzie is your heiress so it's natural that she should take up all responsibility. Don't worry, please. It doesn't matter as I intend to help her so she won't be loaded with too much work."

Jack's face lit up with a smile that stretched from ear to ear, on hearing Daryl's words.

Jack took the opportunity to ask, "Pardon me for asking you this. If you find my question uncomfortable then it's okay not to answer. It's just that I'm curious about why did you leave your home and choose to live independently."

"Hmm, I don't get along well with my stepmother, Karen and her son, Harry. Also, I still feel betrayed. I mean my mom had just died but my father has the audacity to bring his mistress into our home as soon as he could.

I witnessed my mother's suffering, all of her heartaches caused by my father and Karen's relationship. As if that was not enough, he decided to bring that woman into our house as soon as my mother died after the accident," Daryl confessed to his father-in-law.

"It must have been hard on you living with them under the same roof. I'm so sorry son to bring up these bad memories," Jack sympathized with Daryl as his eyes became sullen.

"It's okay. The past is past and I have already overcome it. I feel more at ease now that I have let go of my hatred towards my father though it has taken so long to achieve it."

"Good thing is that you two are okay now and have talked about it. I... I can't imagine I almost got my daughter to marry Harry. I mean I'm not judging him because he has a good reputation, but still, his mother... I'm not sure... I'm...

Do you think it would be wise for you and Kenzie to stay in the same house as them? I don't know why I suddenly feel so worried," Jack said out loud. He had not been aware that Karen had been a mistress or that Daryl's father had a relationship with her while he was still married to Daryl's mother.

It was not included in the report maybe because Marius probably made sure that Karen should now have a good profile as his wife. Thoughts suddenly filled his head about the various possibilities and he started having doubts.

Daryl could read his father-in-law's expression so he tried to assure him, "Don't worry Father. I will not let anything bad happen to Kenzie. I did not come unprepared. I mean, I have plans already. I have prepared for a long time for this Father, so I will make sure my father and my wife both remain safe."

"You prepared for a long time, does that mean there is a possible danger coming?" Jack whispered.

"Nothing will happen, Father, because as I've said, everything will be prevented before it happens" Daryl reassured him with a smile.

Daryl held his father-in-law's hand and whispered, "Please trust me with Kenzie. Don't worry and just concentrate on the surgery today, so you will be able to play with your future grandchildren. I plan, I mean me and Kenzie plan, to give you and my father a lot of grandchildren in the future, you see."

Jack chuckled, feeling relieved by Daryl's assurance. It turned out his daughter had good taste.

"Alright, I have already handed my daughter into your care, but knowing my daughter, she can actually protect herself on her own, so I guess I should not really worry too much," Jack said and Daryl nodded.

Meanwhile, at Chua Group Building, Kenzie was hurriedly taking care of all her pending work, so she could go and be with her father soon.

"Cris, I will authorize you for signing simple matters like this on my behalf. Go now and get the papers ready. I'm sorry about this but you will have to share half my work for four days. I just need four days," Kenzie instructed while she signed some checks.

"But, your Aunt will make a fuss..."

"Nah, just let her explode! I trust you more than I trust her, so just go and prepare everything now. I just need four days with my husband. You see we are a newly wedded couple and we plan to be busy making a baby for four days." Kenzie boasted with a grin, not caring how Cris' face turned red.

"To be honest, I would rather have you as Vice-Chairman instead of my greedy aunt but that will take time to execute and we have to prepare for a fight before that can happen. For now, do as I say, and then later we will again start with the plans to get you a more responsible position" Kenzie added.

There was no response from Cris, so she stopped what she was doing and turned her head around to look at Cris who was standing biting her lips. Kenzie could see Cris's eyes were welling up with tears.

She smiled and said, "This is what my father wants too, Cris. You are like a daughter to him and a sister to me as well. My elder sister. You work your a.s.s off so hard for this company and you deserve this position because of your hard work, loyalty and love for this company, Cris."

Cris was speechless. She had honestly never expected such a reward. She only wanted to repay Master Jack for being a generous person who had saved her life. But she also loved the company and was proud of being a part of Chua Group. She enjoyed being able to help the company reach new heights.

"Thank you so much," Cris whispered as tears fell from her eyes.

"Alright, let's get back to work now and stop crying. We have to go see Father soon, so we must hurry, okay?!" Kenzie firmly reminded Cris.

Cris straightened her back and with a wide smile answered, "Noted ma'am, let's work fast!" Then she quickly went out to execute Kenzie's request.