Chapter 424 – The Disguised Billionaire and His Accidental Wife Novel Free Online

Zack could not hide the embarrassment on his handsome face when he got a good look at the item.

Clive gave Zack hell. Zack reacted by going all the way to the convenience

store and clearing the shelves. He did not even look at what he grabbed, so he had no idea the sanitary pads were caught among the stuff.

“You have a wife.”

Zack threw the pack of sanitary pads back to Clive.

Clive burst into laughter.

Clive laughed so hard that Zack wanted to pounce on him and strangle him!

In all the years of fighting, Zack had never been so awkward before Clive.

Clive could not stop guffawing for a long time. Rubbing his belly, he said, “Zack, are you trying to make me laugh to my grave so you can inherit my family’s fortune? Man, you’re killing me.”

“You better have a will written out to pass down your inheritance to me before you die laughing.”

Clive’s laughter mellowed into a chuckle. “You probably won’t think much about my fortune. I’m not as wealthy as you.”

“Well, better than nothing. Besides, your personal assets alone are worth several billion. I don’t mind taking over your fortune at all.”

Clive hurriedly got up and walked away before he killed himself laughing. He went to brew Zack a pot of strong tea.

He returned to his seat on the sofa moments later. Clive poured Zack a cup of tea and slid the cup across the table to Zack.

Clive poured himself a glass of water.

It was bad for sleep to drink tea in the middle of the night. The sleepless night would have a direct effect on energy levels at work the following day.

In his mind, Zack quietly called Clive out about his devious ploy.

He could forget about sleep if he were to take a sip or two of strong tea.

Clive himself was enjoying a glass of water.

Zack had a feeling that he would not win on Clive’s turf.

“Is there something important for you to meet me here?”

Zack refused to drink the cup of tea.

Although he would be wasting a few hours here, Zack could sleep for a few hours with his wife in his arms before going to work if he stayed away from the tea.

Clive beckoned to Zack and said, “Have some tea, Mr. York.”

“Thank you, but I don’t like tea. Besides, it’s late. The tea will disrupt my sleep routine.”

Clive pulled a long face on purpose. “Are you trying to be rude?”

Zack fearlessly looked at Clive without breaking his stare, pointing out, “You’re Serena’s cousin. Even if you haven’t bonded with her since the relationship’s new, you should at least be considerate of her. She’ll bear the brunt if I lose sleep the entire night.”

Clive was at a loss for words.

The pair engaged in a stare–down before Clive put on a solemn face. He asked Zack, “What’s the meaning of you keeping your identity from Serena? Are you worried she’ll go after your money after learning who you are?”

“I bet you already got your answer from Serena. I can’t be bothered to answer you. Cut to the chase. It’s late. You might not want to go home, but I miss Serena.”

Since they finally had their wedding night today, Zack did not want to waste any time with Clive.

Clive was speechless.

How could his nemesis become his cousin–in–law?

On second thought, Clive was relieved that Zack was not in love with his sister. Otherwise, Zack would just get on his nerves every day.

It was difficult to make a tough nut like Zack yield.

“Elisa. I’m most concerned about Elisa’s feelings.”

Clive got on with it.

There was sarcasm in Zack’s eyes. He knew that Clive had Elisa’s best interest at heart, not Serena’s.

Clive had the nerve to act like he was the older cousin.

“Now that you’re back from your business trip, you should steer clear of Elisa if you intend to visit my parents with Serena. You know how madly in love Elisa is with you. Although she stopped pestering you, she hasn’t let go of her feelings for you completely. If she finds out you’re Serena’s husband…”

Clive did not have to finish his sentence as Zack got the hint.

Zack fell silent for a while before gruffly uttering, “I believe you should be on top of keeping Elisa away.”

He could not possibly be the one to get rid of Elisa.

“We’ll make arrangements. You need to text me before coming, so I can distract her away from seeing you. I’ll keep my parents in the loop too.”

Zack had no problems with the plan.

He did not want Elisa to know about him and Serena for now.

They were in the honeymoon period of their relationship. God knew what Elisa would do in a moment of madness when she found out.

“I probably can’t make time before New Year, but I’ll find time to visit your family with Serena after.”

Serena had lost her parents. There was no way she would visit her money–hungry relatives back in her hometown.

Family to Serena was Liberty and the Stones.

Clive asked, “What are you doing before New Year? Isn’t your office closed by Christmas Eve?”

Stone Group was giving its employees time off around that time. Major corporations tended to be busy during the year–end, only pausing their operations just before Christmas.

“I’ll be swamped with work in the next few days, and then there’s the company’s annual dinner. I need to fly to Annenburg the following day after the annual dinner for the CEO of FC & Co.’s wedding. I’ll probably be back just before New Year.”

Clive had caught wind of the wedding bells ringing for the CEO of FC & Co., but he did not receive an invitation because his company had no business with FC & Co. Since York Corporation and FC & Co. were business partners, Remy got on well with Zack. It made sense that Zack would make the trip to Annenburg.

“I’m envious of you,” Clive remarked.

Zack immediately got the meaning behind his words.

Clive was envious that Zack had business and personal relations with people like Ben.

Ben was surrounded by awesome people. The Johnsons boys aside, Clive’s brother- in-law was the head of Meadspring’s Lafayette family. The connection was enough to make anyone turn green.

“Zack, you’re always a little bit luckier than me.”

Zack faintly replied, “We have our own destiny, carved by God. Just resign to fate.”

Clive was speechless.

“Are you attending the annual dinner with Serena?”

Zack was quiet for a bit before answering, “I’ll sort it out.”

He would keep Serena behind the scenes for a while and let her show up after his speech. He would not be caught that way.

Serena could attend the company’s annual dinner, but she would have to sit out of the wedding in Annenburg. It was too risky as his cover could be blown.

He supposed he had to tell Serena that he had another business trip coming.

Clive took a moment in silence too. He nodded without another word.

Although he gave Zack a hard time, Clive could tell that Zack’s feelings for Serena were real.

Zack would not give Clive the time of day if he did not fall in love with Serena. He would not sit here to talk to Clive and would walk away the moment Clive’s bodyguards stopped him at the door.

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