Chapter 523 – The Disguised Billionaire and His Accidental Wife Novel Free Online

Jasmine’s love for the buzz and gossip came from her father.

Josh happened to be the same type.

He and Jasmine seemed destined together.

God knew what embarrassing moments Jasmine’s parents would share with Josh. while she was not around. Hence, Jasmine finally decided on a dress after standing in front of her wardrobe all day.

Jasmine wore a dress, grabbing her phone on the way out.

“Get it together, Jas. Josh is downstairs.”

Drake called her sister’s attention to her bearing. She should walk like a lady.

Now that an eligible bachelor had the hots for his sister, Jasmine might scare Mr. Bucham away if she did not keep up with her appearance. Drake did not want to end up slaving off his remaining years to look after his spinster sister.

Despite being years younger than his sister, Drake was worried about his sister ever finding a man.

Looking back, Jasmine said, “We don’t have privacy with him around. Why bother putting up an act?”

Drake was speechless.

With Josh’s identity in mind, Drake had a mini heart attack. Would Josh dig into all his deepest and darkest secrets too?

While Josh may be in the intelligence business, he was only interested in learning more about Drake’s sister.

Josh would only go as far as to get a feel of Drake’s character and likings before pandering to Drake’s needs. It was a strategy to win Drake’s favor.

It would not take long for Josh to get the girl if he got his future brother- and parents-

in–law on his side.

By the looks of things, his future father–in–law appeared fond of Josh.

Jasmine would probably be his by now if he had come clean sooner about his feelings.

Josh was going to have dinner at the Lowes‘ as Jasmine’s boyfriend.

This was to stop Mrs. Lowe from introducing so–called good men to Jasmine. These men had nothing on Josh!

“Can I have a word with you, Mr. Bucham?”

Before they made a move, Jasmine pulled Josh to a corner and stuffed a wad of cash in Josh’s hand. She whispered, “Mr. Bucham, this is the payment for pretending to be my boyfriend.”

Josh lowered his gaze at the money before picking his head up to meet her eyes. He smiled. “Don’t worry, Ms. Sox. This is what I’m paid for. I promise I’ll do a good job.”

Stuffing the cash in his pocket, Josh wrapped his arms around her waist and grinned cunningly. “Let’s go, darling. We don’t have to keep your parents waiting.”

Jasmine was at a loss for words.

“No point paying if you don’t get your money’s worth. I must make sure I’m more than up to your expectations. Come. Let’s practice our kiss. Kissing is a normal thing for couples.”

Josh lowered his head to kiss Jasmine, startling Jasmine into pushing him away. Putting her hands out, Jasmine said, “Give me back the money. I’m not renting a boyfriend anymore.”

Josh gave her back the money. Although there was a smile on his face, his words came off as domineering. “I’ll bang you if you offer me money again. That’s what you’re paying me for.”

Jasmine was lost for words.

The man was not one to be messed with.

With Josh joining along for dinner at the Lowes‘, Mrs. Lowe soon found out that Josh was courting her niece. She was happy and embarrassed at the same time.

The Buchams were higher up the social ladder than the Lowes. Her niece was luckier than her.

While Josh was making his intentions known to Jasmine’s family and friends, Zack left Serena alone under his nana’s orders.

Zack put up with it for a week.

During the week, Zack unleashed his pent–up emotions at work. Taking the brunt of it, the employees begged Josh to simmer Mr. York down. Otherwise, the employees would continue to suffer in Zack’s hands as the overtime would never come to an end.

Zack was efficient when he put his mind to work. Even Josh could not keep up with him.

Zack had no idea his commitment to work had caused distress to the entire office. It was Monday after he took seven days to cool off. He invited Serena out at the start of a new week.

The injury on Serena’s hand healed up well after seven days of rest. At least, she could now drive.

Zack asked to meet her at the presidential suite on the top floor of Wiltspoon Hotel.

Serena brought Sonny along.

The little man was with her today because the facelift for Liberty’s restaurant was nearing completion. Since Liberty would be busy in the coming days, she did not have time to look after Sonny. The responsibility of caring for Sonny fell on Serena’s shoulders.

“Mrs. York.”

Standing at the hotel entrance, Jim and his colleague watched as Serena carried Sonny out of the car. Jim went ahead and respectfully said hello.

“Where’s your boss?”

“Mr. Zack is waiting for you on the top floor. Please come with us.

Remaining deferential throughout, Jim and his colleague led Serena into the hotel.

A few minutes later, Serena entered the magnificent presidential suite with Sonny in her arms.

With his back facing the door, Zack stood by the window. The room bore a heavy stench of cigarettes.

Zack, who rarely ever smoked, had helped himself to multiple packs.

Serena noticed the ashtray, filled with cigarette butts on the coffee table. There was also a thick yellow envelope on the table, but the content was unknown.

They had not seen each other for a week.

By now, Serena had gotten a grip on herself.

“Uncle Zack.”

Sonny was the first to break the silence.

Sonny’s voice urged Zack to turn around. He quickly put out the cigarette in his hand.

He was aware of Serena coming into the room.

The only reason Zack did not turn around was that he was smoking. He did not want her to see him smoking because she had a thing against smokers.

It never occurred to him that Serena came along with Sonny.

Zack did not want to expose the little guy to second–hand smoke.

Drawing near, Zack removed the ashtray from the coffee table and put it far away. He opened the door, letting fresh air clear the cigarette stench.

Serena watched as he did all that.

“I–I was bored and took a few puffs. I’ll quit smoking if you don’t like it.”

Zack explained as he came forward to take Sonny from Serena’s arms. Weighing the boy in his hands, Zack remarked, “Sonny has gotten a little heavier.

“Please sit, Seren.”

Zack asked his wife to sit down.

Serena took a seat.

“I’ll pour you a drink.”

Zack put Sonny down and poured his guests a drink. He also took out some snacks for Sonny.

He then took a seat next to Sonny.

Zack stared at Serena for a while before picking up the yellow envelope from the coffee table. He handed the envelope to Serena and said, “This is for you, Seren.”

“What’s this? Divorce papers?”

Zack responded, “Dream on.”

Pursing her lips, Serena took the yellow envelope and replied, “I thought you came around.”

She opened the yellow envelope and pulled out the papers from inside. It did not take long for her to see what they were all about.

Zack uttered tenderly, “I’m giving you my assets, so you don’t feel the weight of the stress. I accept your proposal to sign an agreement, but my only condition is that we don’t divorce.”

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