Chapter 62
After enjoying their breakfast, Zachary grabbed his keys to drive Serenity to work.
As the couple descended the stairs, the group of bodyguards waiting downstairs quickly dispersed, pretending to be casual passers-by.
Noticing the luxurious cars parked outside, including a Rolls Royce, Serenity remarked to Zachary, “I know we’re in a nice neighborhood, but I didn’t expect to see a Rolls Royce here.” She pondered why someone who could afford such an extravagant vehicle would choose to live in an apartment building instead of a grand mansion. Was it for the convenience of work or their children’s school?
Serenity often found the world of the wealthy hard to comprehend. Zachary responded, “Absolutely. Appearances can be misleading. Many wealthy individuals prefer to keep a low profile.” Serenity thought to herself, ‘A Rolls Royce hardly screams low profile.’ Keeping his cool, Zachary took the wheel of his national MPV and drove Serenity to her workplace. Once he left, the bodyguards reconvened, exchanging knowing glances.
They ultimately agreed to discreetly follow Mr. Zachary, waiting for him to drop off his wife before escorting him to the office. Little did Serenity know that her husband was the understated wealthy man.
Despite owning a Rolls Royce, he had driven her to work in a ten-thousand-dollar car. After arriving, she called Liberty to inform her that Grandmom was unwell. Since the Hunts planned to have her treated at a city hospital, Serenity cautioned Liberty against covering the medical expenses. Although the sisters had been away from their hometown for years, they had heard that their relatives were thriving there.
Their cousins were doing quite well in their respective careers and businesses.
With so many children and grandchildren, their grandparents were fortunate, so it wasn’t the sisters’ responsibility to provide care for an aging family member.
Liberty was frustrated with the financial demands related to their absent grandmother’s medical expenses. Given that Liberty was five years older than Serenity, she had a deeper understanding of their relatives and held a stronger resentment towards them.
With a cold scoff, Liberty declared, “I don’t have any money to spare. Even if I did, there’s no way I’m contributing to that old hag’s bills. Seren, don’t answer their calls anymore. Just block them all.”
She was adamant, stating, “These people are nothing but bloodsuckers. If you give in just once, we’ll never be rid of them.” Liberty had learned this lesson the hard way.
“I’m already one step ahead of you. I’ve blocked his number, Liberty,” Serenity replied.
“Good.” Liberty felt a sense of relief. It was fortunate that the Hunts had no knowledge of where the sisters currently lived, as Liberty had moved after getting married.
Moreover, she had firmly dismissed the Hunts when they shamelessly asked for money. Surely, they wouldn’t dare to seek her out again.
“Seren, why don’t you invite Zachary over for dinner tonight?” Liberty suggested. Serenity glanced at Zachary and asked, “My sister has invited us for dinner. Are you free tonight?”
“We should go, since she extended the invitation. Just say yes,” Zachary replied. He had been in the wrong after their argument the previous night, and now he was taking a more accommodating approach, willing to go along with whatever Serenity wanted to plan.
