Zack continued gently, “I prefer spending time with just the both of us. The baby will become our third wheel after they’re born. Most of your attention will be on the child, so you’ll neglect me. I dislike you neglecting me the most.”
After being consoled by Zack, Serena stopped thinking about babies. She said, “I was just lamenting. Don’t be nervous. I won’t put pressure on myself.”
She was very busy too.
Once she started getting busy, she would not have time to think about children.
“I think Josh and Ms. Sox are having their child too early. They haven’t even had enough fun and got pregnant just after getting married. During the pregnancy, Josh will have to practice abstinence. Although he can quench his desire occasionally, will he be satisfied? They’re newlyweds.”
Josh had to practice abstinence just after experiencing the taste of ecstasy.
Zack sympathized with his friend.
Serena laughed. “Listen to yourself… Other people will say that you’re just being jealous.”
It was because she had not gotten pregnant yet.
Zack had not experienced the feeling of being a soon-to-be father.
Therefore, he could only make fun of Josh this way.
Zack said, “I’m just jealous. That’s how I truly feel. You’re not a man, so you won’t be able to experience it.”
Serena said, “You can say those words in front of me, but please don’t say them to Mr. Bucham.” Zack smiled. “Don’t worry. I know the limits.”
“You guys were going to start an office in your hometown. How did it go? Did you guys manage to rent an office?”
Zack changed the topic.
“We managed to rent an office and hired several managers. They’ll officially start working next Monday.”
Zack praised her, “You and Elisa are beginners in business, but you two are very efficient.”
Serena smiled and said, “It’s all Elisa’s work. She does things hurriedly, but she loves to push the responsibilities to me and let go after having a rough idea.”
“I’ve said before that Elisa doesn’t have enough patience. That’s her personality. She’s lucky to have met such honest partners as you and Ms. Sox. Otherwise, she won’t even know if she’s being scammed.”
Grandma May had a sharp eye for people.
Back when Elisa liked Zack, Grandma May had already told him that she was not suited to be the York family’s missus.
However, he would not like Elisa even without Grandma May’s remarks.
After all, he and Clive were like enemies. How could he fall in love with his rival’s sister?
If Serena had reunited with Mrs. Stone before getting married to him, he would not agree to marry Serena even if Grandma May had hit him with her walking cane.
He had no choice because Mrs. Stone only found Serena after their marriage. He could only mend his relationship with Clive for Serena’s sake.
Luckily, the Stone family valued Serena and Liberty enough.
Whenever they did anything that targeted York Corporation, they would take Serena into consideration and not be too cruel in their moves. At least they left some room for maneuver.
Although the two mega-corporations did not have partnerships, they were no longer as competitive as before.
“But Elisa has many good qualities. She has wide connections and resources. It’s just that she’s slightly lazy and dislikes socializing.” Serena felt she was not as good as Elisa yet. After all, Elisa’s starting point was way ahead of hers.
Even if she put lots of effort into studying, assimilating into the elite circle, and getting used to the nuance of the business world, it had only been a short time; she still had many shortcomings.
Zack said gently, “You and Elisa complement each other. You have what she doesn’t, and vice versa. The business you two invest in and start together will be successful. Seren, I believe the three of you will be the new big shots in Wiltspoon’s business world in three to five years.”
Leaving their identities aside, they would definitely be the rising stars of the business world.
Serena said with a smile, “Thank you for saying so. I hope those words will come true too.”
Zack embraced her and pecked her lips gently. He whispered, “It’s fine as long as you don’t neglect me.”
“No way. Even if I do neglect someone, it’ll never be you.”
“But you promised to write a love letter to me before. I haven’t received your love letter up till now.”
A hint of panic flashed across Serena’s eyes. She had forgotten about it.
She had been busy with her business and tending to the bookstore. She often had to check on how the York family’s smaller businesses were doing as well while hiding her identity most of the time. That was the only way she could check whether the store assistants and managers were treating their work seriously.
Therefore, she would forget many things she promised others once she got busy.
However, Serena never forgot Zack. She did not forget him and always kept hirn on her mind. If she did not send him a message one day or call him to say she loved him several times, he would either act like a resentful husband or complain to her sister that she only prioritized earning money and neglected him.
He would also torture her on the bed every other day until she begged for forgiveness and promised she would not neglect him or make him sulk again.
Since she and Elisa became business partners, Serena realized that Zack had gotten more clingy. Sometimes, she would think he was a piece of gum.
“I’ll write it after going home tonight. I promise. I’ll hand the love letter to you before you go to work tomorrow.” Serena could only remedy the situation.
Zack stared at her intensely.
After being husband and wife for so long, Serena understood the meaning behind his gaze.
She glanced at the driver and the bodyguard on the passenger seat quickly. She saw that they did not turn their heads. The driver was focused on driving while the bodyguard was on his phone.
It was how the bodyguard protected himself.
If he were watching videos or reading novels on his phone, he could divert his attention and not notice what his boss and the missus were talking about.
Serena gave Zack a quick kiss.
Only then did he let her off the hook. He stressed in a low voice, “I want to receive your love letter to me before I head to work tomorrow.”
“Of course. Definitely.”
Serena promised him with a grin.
“Remy came to pick Elisa up too. Actually, they do get along with each other well.”
Zack hummed. “Remy might leave Wiltspoon for some time.”
“Why? Is he going on a business trip?”
Serena could not resist asking because Remy liked Elisa.
“Did you forget? Mrs. Young-Johnson is about to give birth. After she gives birth, Remy will definitely have to return to visit his niblings. He can still have a look at the babies in the hospital, but it won’t be convenient for him to visit them at home after Mrs. Young-Johnson gets discharged and returns home to recover.
“That’s why he’s returning early and staying there for several days. He’ll probably wait until his sister-in-law gets discharged to return to Wiltspoon. Then, he’ll go back again for the sip and see shower.”
Serena smiled and said, “You’re right. I forgot about it.”
Would Jane give birth to two sons or two daughters? Or would she have a boy and a girl?
After Jane gave birth, she and Zack would go over for the sip and see shower too.
She wanted to get a piece of luck from Jane.
While Zack and Serena were chatting about their daily lives, it was inconvenient for Remy and Elisa to have a conversation as they drove separate cars.
When they arrived at a hotel under Stone Group, they sat in a private room Remy had booked beforehand. After that, Remy said to Elisa, “Elisa, I have to head to Annenburg tomorrow.”
Elisa was stunned. Then, she asked, “Is it a family matter?”
She had not been to the Johnsons’ house or met his family.
“My sister-in-law is about to give birth. I want to go back and visit her.”
Elisa understood. She said with a smile, “Aren’t you only returning after the baby is born?”
“I haven’t gone back for quite some time. I should go back and accompany my elders. My grandparents kept nagging me as I rarely went back this year.”
When Remy spoke those words, he was gazing at Elisa affectionately.
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