Hendrick looked reassured. He’d been worried that Fabian would demand something preposterous from them. This request perfectly aligned with the Youngs’ desire to protect their daughter from trouble, after all. They were all looking out for Hannah, in their own says.
“No problem, no problem. If that’s the case, we won’t mention it at all,” Hendrick declared.
“Don’t even mention it to the Blackwoods,” Fabian warned.
“Even the Blackwoods?” Hendrick was astounded. “They’re Hannah’s family, after all. It wouldn’t hurt, would it?”
“The Blackwoods are a big family, and it’ll be hard to ensure that the secret stays within them. I’m afraid that if we tell them, the entire industry will find out about it,” Fabian replied mildly.
Hendrick pondered, then nodded reluctantly. He couldn’t see why the Blackwoods would sabotage Hannah in any way, being one of their own. However, Hendrick trusted his newly-minted son-in-law, deciding that it would be better to avoid the probability altogether.
“I’ll be damned!” Jason suddenly yelled. The Youngs had nearly forgotten about him amidst their more pressing matters. Curiosity had gotten the better of Jason, and he couldn’t resist peeking at the third document. In doing so, he’d gotten way more than he bargained for.
The third document, in fact, was a certificate presented to Hannah from a charity organization. Inscribed upon it were these words, In recognition of Ms. Hannah Young for her donation of 15.5 million to the needy students of the Gablurg Tribe.
Wait! There’s more? Jason hastily turned it over.
At the back of the certificate, someone had penned a thanksgiving note. Thank you, Ms. Hannah Young, for contributing 15.5 million to the education fund of fifty high schools in Horbah. Our administrative blocks will be named after you.
Another 15.5 million? Fabian, you’ve outdone yourself once again! Jason thought reverently. It was even more astonishing that Fabian had done this all under Hannah’s name. Hannah’s going to be just as famous as those names my school premises were named after! Fabian had thus ensured that Hannah would leave behind a veritable legacy.
These certificates were indeed genuine. When Regina had previously been bullying Hannah at the office, Fabian had stepped in. The might of Fabian’s formidable forces had sent both Regina and her boyfriend packing to jail.
Hannah, however, had told Fabian with considerable dissatisfaction that he’d wronged Regina and her boyfriend. Discomfited, Fabian conversely made several donations under Hannah’s name.
No obstante, Hannah no se enteró de todo esto. Desdeñosamente, Fabián decidió no armar demasiado escándalo. De este modo, había enviado los certificados y notas de agradecimiento directamente a la oficina, sin pasar por Hannah por completo.
De hecho, Jason adivinó correctamente que Fabián nunca le contaría a Hannah nada de esto. Incluso ahora, era casi seguro que ignoraba las buenas acciones que supuestamente había cometido. Jason sonrió al pensar en la reacción de Hannah cuando descubrió que su nombre estaba escrito en varios edificios.
De repente, a Jason se le ocurrió una idea astuta. ¿Por qué no le vendo esta información a Helen? Además, ¡puedo aprovechar para presumir un poco con ella!
“Señor. Y señora Young, si no hay nada más, me iré. No he ido a la oficina en dos días y seguramente habrá un montón de problemas esperándome con los que lidiar cuando llegue”, dijo Fabián cortésmente, poniéndose de pie.
“Oh, no hay nada más. Continúe y concéntrese en su trabajo. No te preocupes por Hannah. Iré junto con su madre para cuidarla”, respondió Hendrick apresuradamente, haciendo un gesto hacia él y Gillian.
“¿Su madre? ¿No soy yo también la madre de Fabián ahora? Bromeó Gillian, poniendo los ojos en blanco hacia Hendrick dramáticamente.
Sintiendo la calidez acogedora de la familia Young, Fabián no pudo evitar esbozar una amplia sonrisa. “¡Así es, mamá! ¡Ja ja!”
“Tío Hendrick, tía Gillian, ¿por qué no descansan aquí los dos por ahora? Saldré por un tiempo, pero volveré a visitar a Hannah por la tarde. Entonces pasaré a recogerlos a los dos”, propuso Jason mientras él también se levantaba para seguir a Fabián fuera de la villa.
Al ver a Jason acompañarlo, Fabián no pudo evitar reprimir una risa divertida. Jason siempre había seguido a Fabian y debía haber esperado unirse a cualquier cosa que Fabian fuera a hacer a la oficina. Fabián, sin embargo, ya estaba acostumbrado y no dijo nada.
