Ring, ring, ring…
Zack’s phone rang.
Once he took a glimpse of the notification, he could not wait to pick up the call.” Josh, have you thought of a solution for me? Hurry up and tell me what I should do to make Seren forgive me and stop giving me the silent treatment.”
Josh replied, “Is it too late to end the call now?”
Zack was lost for words.
“Zack, how’s your situation with your wife? I think Jasmine’s idea is good. They’ve been friends for over ten years. They must’ve known each other well. Why don’t you let her stay in her sister’s house for a couple of days to cool down?
“What you should do isn’t imprison her. Instead, you should learn to respect, trust, and understand her. Please get rid of your damn domineering attitude, or there’s no chance for you to make up with her.”
He wanted Zack to get rid of his domineering, stubborn attitude and learn how to truly love a woman, respect her, trust her, and understand her.
Otherwise, the relationship between the couple would worsen.
“Serena is a very independent woman. She dislikes your behavior. It’s impossible that she’ll tolerate you like how others do. Zack, Serena isn’t someone you should change. You should change yourself.”
Zack pulled a long face without uttering a word.
“Oh. I almost forgot to get down to business. I’m calling you to ask whether you’re coming to the office today. It’s already past eight. Give me a definite answer so I can answer Clive. He has been waiting for you in the VIP room.
“He said if you’re coming to the office, he’ll continue to wait for you. If you’re not, he’ll immediately go look for you at your house.”
After hearing that, Zack’s face turned grave and icy.
He had neglected the fact that Clive was Serena’s cousin. “Let him know I’ll be in the office in a while.”
It was impossible Zack would allow Clive to come over.
Clive was unaware that Zack had restricted Serena’s freedom. Serena did not think about asking for Clive’s help either. If Clive came over to look for Zack, he was bound to learn it.
Zack had no regard for other people.
However, he must not hold Clive and his mother with contempt.
Furthermore, Mrs. Stone was Serena’s aunt and elder.
She had the right to stand up for Serena.
“Alright. I’ll let Clive know.”
With that, Josh promptly ended the call. If he had ended it any later, Zack might ask him for a solution again.
Zack rejected his suggestions, so what could he do?
Zack soon left the villa. He told Brandt to remind Serena to have her breakfast.
He had half the group of security guards to watch the villa in case Serena escaped when he was away.
Forty minutes later at the CEO’s office in York Corporation.
Zack and Clive entered the office practically one after another.
Zack walked directly to his desk and sat on the black chair. Clive, who was following behind, planted himself in the seat next to him abrasively.
Mr. Chaplin poured a glass of warm water for each of them. Then, he acted like an invisible person and left.
The two CEOs had nasty expressions on their faces. Even Josh did not dare involve himself in the situation, much less Mr. Chaplin.
“Zack, did you listen to what I said? Elisa hasn’t completely gotten over you, yet you were already frank with Serena. Have you ever thought about Elisa’s feelings? Elisa is coming back tomorrow. If she knows that her best friend is her love rival who snatches her beloved man, she’ll get mad.”
Clive was particularly angry.
He spoke quite brutally.
Ever since Zack’s identity was exposed, Serena’s reaction had not been reported. Clive thought of contacting Serena, but she had turned off her phone. He was under the false impression that Serena did so as she wanted to avoid being disturbed by the media.
He was also under the false impression that she was thrilled to find out that Zack was ‘the‘ Zack York. After all, Zack was wealthy and had high social standing.
Which woman would hate to marry the young and handsome Zack? Being Zack’s wife meant that one could enjoy unlimited wealth.
Therefore, Clive dragged Serena into the subject while criticizing Zack. He felt that his cousin was only concerned about love and neglected Elisa’s feelings. What was worse, she even added insult to injury.
Clive took pity on his sister the most.
Zack stared at Clive and said gravely, “My marriage with Seren is our affair. It has nothing to do with your sister. I guess it’s my choice to be frank whenever I want. Why do I need to care about your feelings?
“If I care about Elisa’s feelings, who’s going to care about mine? I’ve never promised Elisa anything or accepted her love. I don’t owe her, so why should I care about her feelings? If she can’t get over me at all, does it mean that I can never be frank with Seren?
“Clive, I know you’re Seren’s cousin, and both of you aren’t close. It’s understandable that you favor your sister. Having said that, don’t hurt your cousin.
“She knows nothing. I didn’t let her know before I agreed to have the interview. She hasn’t the slightest idea what’s happening. What gives you the right to criticize her?” Clive’s lips parted. He was unable to refute Zack’s claims.
After a while, Clive asked, “How did Serena react after she learned of your identity? Her phone has been off, so I can’t get through.”
Zack said sarcastically, “You’re not close with your cousin because you haven’t spent much time bonding with her, huh? I could already get through Seren’s phone last night. You claimed that her phone had been off, but how many times have you tried to call her?
“Why should I tell you her reaction? That’s our business. It has nothing to do with you.”
Even though Mrs. Stone was Serena’s aunt, they had not spent much time bonding with each other. Their relationship was new.
To him, only his sister–in–law had the right to tell him off.
The Stones had no right to do so.
Clive was at a loss for words.
After being quiet for a while, Clive continued, “Zack, sorry to bother you today. I might sound selfish for considering Elisa’s feelings and not Serena’s.
“You know Serena better than I do. You should know her temper. After she learned of your identity, it would be great if she had accepted it joyfully. If she was angry, don’t blame her. Give her some time to think about it.
“Indeed, I don’t know her very well. But I feel that a person who has lost her parents and can yet remain cheerful shows that she’s tough and sees things positively. I believe she can still calmly face the distrust between the two of you.”
When Clive spoke up for Serena, Zack remained silent instead.
Seeing that Zack was silent, Clive stopped speaking. A deathly hush descended upon the office.
Sometime later, Zack suddenly asked Clive in a deep voice, “When your wife gave up pursuing you back then, how did you make her change her mind and continue loving you?”
Clive blinked, wondering if Zack was trying to learn from his experience.
“If you’re sincere to someone, they’ll do the same to you. I treated her the way she did to me back then. She actually loves me. Before I accepted her love, I pursued her and treated her well, so she soon forgave me.”
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Zack fell quiet once again.
Clive noticed that Zack did not plan to say anything, so he rose to his feet and said, “Zack, I won’t disturb you further. I’ll take my leave.”
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