Chapter 507
Chapter 507
While en route to the DNA testing center, Serenity received a wire transfer from Zachary for fifty thousand dollars.
Concerned that she might refuse the money, Zachary included a text message for her.
“Seren, I’ll take it as you don’t consider me your husband if you don’t accept the money. A husband is supposed to earn money for his wife to spend.”
Reading the text, Serenity couldn’t help but smile.
Zachary had figured out how to guilt her into accepting gifts.
She took her time before accepting the transfer. Once they arrived at the DNA testing center, she waited until both Mrs. Stone and her blood samples were drawn before accepting the fifty thousand dollars.
With the money from her husband, Serenity generously treated Mrs. Stone and her daughter to lunch at a five-star hotel.
The five-star hotel she was most familiar with in Wiltspoon was the Wiltspoon Hotel.
The Wiltspoon Hotel was part of the York Corporation’s flagship properties. The Yorks and the Stones were not on good terms; in fact, they were competitors. Serenity only realized this once they arrived at the hotel.
She turned to Mrs. Stone apologetically. “How about we choose another restaurant instead, Mrs. Stone?”
Understanding her concern, Mrs. Stone smiled and replied, “It’s fine. I used to come here often for client meetings when I was running the company.”
She then glanced at her daughter.
Elisa picked up on the unspoken message, understanding her mother’s look.
With a disappointed expression, Elisa remarked, “It’s not like I’ll run into him here, Mom. So what if he is actually here?”
Despite her heart shattering into pieces, Elisa forced herself to release her feelings the moment she noticed the wedding ring on Zachary’s finger.
Alice had advised her to steer clear of unfaithful men, claiming that there were plenty of good ones available. Elisa would not find it difficult to locate a husband who was as exceptional as Zachary and devoted solely to her.
Noticing that the mother and daughter were unfazed, Serenity guided them into the hotel.
Though the lobby manager recognized Serenity, he did not dare to address her directly.
Instead, he kindly escorted the trio to the elevator.
As soon as they ascended to a higher floor, the lobby manager was on his way back to his post when he paused. He glanced back at the elevator and muttered to himself, “Aren’t those the missus’s companions, Mrs. and Miss Stone?”
The mother and daughter appeared familiar to the lobby manager.
If he was correct, was the missus with the Stone family?
Did Mr. Zachary know about this?
With this pressing question on his mind, the lobby manager murmured quietly and continued on his way as he spotted a group of men entering with their security detail. Among them were Mr. Zachary, Mr. Callum, and Mr. Bucham.
The other men must be significant clients.
The lobby manager hurried over.
Callum was always reminded of the distressed expression on the lobby manager’s face whenever he saw him, which certainly amused Callum.
“Mr. Zen,” Callum greeted the lobby manager warmly.
Mr. Zen responded, “How can I assist you, Mr. Callum?”
“Ah, that reminds me.”
Mr. Zen leaned in to whisper to Callum, “Mr. Callum, the missus brought two guests in just a few minutes ago. She chose the supreme lounge for lunch. The two individuals accompanying her seem to be Mrs. Stone and Miss Stone.”
Callum paused abruptly and asked in a low voice, “Did you get a good look? Was it really the missus?”
“Mr. Callum, my eyesight is sharp. I recognize the missus; Mr. Zachary has brought her here before.”
Indeed, it was the missus they were discussing. Those in his profession must remember her appearance from the very first encounter.