บท 25: Important and Sacred

"This is very impressive!" Senior General Ling blurted out as he looked at the results of the written exam.

"Field Marshal Chan's daughter almost has a perfect score. Only five mistakes? Do you even score like that, General Liu?" Gen. Choi, who also looked at the results, asked while pointing with his chin at the results in complete amazement on how well Field Marshal's daughter wrote the exam.

"Oh yeah… I remember you and Gen. Zach had almost had the same scores. Oh, Zach scored 98 points and you 95, just like Keira." Senior Gen. Ling commented. They got the results for the multiple choice exam.

Jeru hid his irritated expression as he composed a smile at the Senior Generals but chose not to comment any further.

Keira really had done a good job on the written exam. She was perfect and a perfect match for him in which he was sure his grandmother would approve of.

He looked at Zach who was just silent as he inspected the results. He had heard of the incident about Keira's tripping and how Zach carried his woman.

Yes, he already considered Keira as his woman because sooner or later she would become one.

Then, he took a quick sharp glance at Zach. His blood boiled. He hated the fact that they were being compared every now and then. And now, Zach even dared to be in the picture when it came to Keira.

Ever since he was a child, he did everything to please everyone, especially with the high standards of his grandmother. He strived his best by any means just to excel at everything.

He would not care who he stepped on just to achieve his goal.

Zach met his gaze and said, "Yes? Do you want to say something to me, Gen. Liu?"

He shook his head. Then, suddenly Jeru blurted out, "I think it's not good for Keira Chan to be admitted inside the Military Academy. Once our family formally talk about marriage, I will suggest her to study abroad instead."

"Oh... so it's true? Field Marshal Chan's daughter is really a beauty, and I heard that many have been bewitched by her. So, you take an interest too, but it's really surprising… I did not expect it to be as serious as this." Gen. Choi commented as he looked at how serious General Liu's expression was.

Zach heard it because Jeru spoke very loud and clear. He frowned as he believed that Keira already had a boyfriend. Then, he suddenly recalled Keira saying about the guy not being her boyfriend.

That time he was not quite himself because he was too distracted while he carried Keira in his arms. There was something weird about him that time, but he quickly diminished those thoughts and the weird feeling it brought.

Rich people were really complicated... Arranged marriage was just a natural and common thing for them.

How dull could it be? Marriage for convenience only. 'That's the last thing I would do.' Zach thought silently. He would only marry because of love and because he wanted to be with that person for the rest of his life.

He was the conservative type and that matter or talk about marriage was something important and sacred to him. It was not a game for him, unlike others who treated it as one and would just play around.

He suddenly felt pity for Keira to be a part of such a set-up at a young age. How nice would it be if she could enjoy her youth first, then choose someone on her own will?

...…..

Field Marshal Chan took a sick leave for a day and watched his daughter Keira with her friends who were doing their regular training.

He massaged his temples, then he let out a long, deep sigh.

Mrs. Chan arrived with black tea and cinnamon.

"So, what is your plan now? I think it is also not good if you turn their offer down. The Lius will get offended if you do that. Just tell everything to Keira and let her handle it." Mrs. Chan said calmly and sat beside her husband.

"But that old lady is really scary, sweetheart. Oh, my head is really aching right now…" Field Marshal Chan complained.

Old Madam Liu was someone who you shouldn't offend because she was a tyrant and was often called Mrs. Hitler by others in the high society.

It's not that he was scared of her but he actually greatly respected her. She did something big for his family as she entrusted all their malls to his construction company. Both families had a good business relationship.

Then, he looked at Keira who was smiling widely with her friends. She was more lively, being inspired by having her first love.

"She would go wild if I tell her this. Old Madam Liu invited us to the Lius ancestral house this weekend to formally introduce the kids to each other." Field Marshal Chan said.

Mrs. Chan laughed and said, "Stop worrying… Trust me, Keira will handle everything well."

"You mean your daughter will surely mess up everything, right?" Field Marshal Chan uttered with a grin.

"Yes… she will… But I'm curious, you said that General Jeru is also good like General Zach, so if you choose between the two, who will it be?" Mrs. Chan asked and looked at her husband closely.

"Hmm… I will choose whoever Keira chooses of course." Field Marshal Chan said laughing.

He would absolutely support his daughter until the end. They would support her no matter the consequences. There was nothing important to them but Keira and her happiness.

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