CHAPTER 16: A FAKE FRIEND

Alexander's help opened the door for Jackson. Both men stood to greet each other, bumping into themselves and settling for their special handshake.

"My dearest friend Jackson, it's been a while. How have you been?"

"I've been good, you look chubby," Jackson teased Alexander.

"Well I've been trying my best, I'm all that is left in this big house."

"Ethan, bring a drink for my friend," Alexander motioned for his help.

"Coming right up sir."

The duo went silent for a while, Ethan dropped a bottle of sparkling red wine accompanied with a glass cup beside. He attempted to help him open it but Jackson stopped him.

"I'm no guest here, I'll do it myself."

Ethan bowed and left.

"How's Jason doing? Hope he's fine? He came to say hi to me a few days ago before he left the country."

Jackson's face transformed slightly into an angry one. "He did? Did he say where he was traveling to?"

"I'm not quite sure I remember, it's been a while. I'm becoming an old man now, you know," Alexander joked, hoping