Chapter 198

Chapter 198

Josh was taken aback when he witnessed the scene. Was Zachary just pretending all along when he boasted about his wife? However, Grandma May had lost interest in company affairs and rarely visited the office, so Zachary had no reason to act around Josh.

Josh felt confused.

Never mind.

That was Zachary’s personal matter, and he could handle it himself.

As friends of Zachary, they would simply sit back and watch the drama unfold with popcorn in hand.

If there was no drama to enjoy, Josh would just head home and sleep.

Two hours later, Serenity checked the time and noted it was already three o’clock in the afternoon.

She turned to her friend, “Jas, let’s head back. I need to visit my sister’s house.” “Sure,” Jasmine replied, also glancing at the clock and agreeing with Serenity’s decision to leave.

“Let’s stop by the supermarket later to pick up some fruit and toys for your sister and Sonny. I want to go to your sister’s house with you. I’d rather not go home to see my mother’s displeased face,” Serenity chuckled.

“Well, who told you to faint at the Dawsons’ dinner party? You embarrassed both yourself and your aunt, so it’s no wonder your mom is upset with you,” Jasmine replied, smiling as she recalled the incident. “But you know what? I don’t mind embarrassing myself. It’s better than having my mom and aunt think I’m Ms. Universe destined to be a queen one day. Now that they’ve given up on me, I can finally have some peace!”

“Hey, Serenity. Look over there at that table of three. Is one of them your husband?” Jasmine stood up and noticed Zachary, quickly tapping Serenity’s hand to prompt her for confirmation.

Serenity followed her friend’s gaze.

Serenity peered into the distance and realized it was indeed her husband.

“It’s him.”

Zachary’s distinct aloofness was unmatched in Wiltspoon. Serenity could recognize him with just a glance.

“Do you want to go over and say hello?” Serenity asked hesitantly. “He’s with his friends, and I don’t know them, so I probably shouldn’t approach him.” In fact, Serenity had never met any of Zachary’s friends.

He wouldn’t share details about them either. “Then let’s just slip away quietly,” Jasmine suggested, feeling it wouldn’t be right to disturb them. She thought it best to leave before Zachary noticed them.

Serenity agreed with her.

Thus, the two women quietly and quickly made their exit. Little did they know, Zachary had noticed them long before.

Seeing that Serenity was avoiding him and choosing to leave without a word, Zachary scoffed coldly, thinking, ‘I wouldn’t acknowledge her even if she came over to greet me.’

‘At least she has some self-awareness!’ After leaving Beans and Cream, Serenity chuckled to herself.

“Why do I feel like I’m sneaking away like a thief?” Jasmine joked.

“That’s because you didn’t want to greet your husband and decided to sneak out instead,” Serenity replied.

“His expression was so grim that I was worried he’d pretend not to know me if I approached him. That would’ve been awkward…” They both kept their marriage a secret.

After considering it for a moment, Jasmine said, “That could be true. Look at all these luxury cars! That’s a Rolls-Royce!”

Serenity glanced at the fancy vehicles nonchalantly. “You mentioned that Beans and Cream is the largest and most upscale café in the city, so it’s normal to see luxury cars here. By the way, there’s a Rolls-Royce in my neighborhood.”

It appears to resemble that one. “It’s typically parked downstairs, right outside my building. I see that luxury car almost every day on my way to work.” Serenity felt that the presence of the luxury car elevated Brynfield’s value by a degree.