Grandma May still had to examine the wife candidates for her fourth and fifth grandsons. If there were no problems, she could finalize it.
Her fourth and fifth grandsons in question shivered in fear.
Zack hummed.
Grandma May turned and said to Serena, “Seren, let Zack bring you around while he’s on holiday. It doesn’t matter if you don’t go to other places, but you have to see our family’s estates.”
Serena would be the lady of the Yorks in the future.
She had to know about the York family’s assets.
“Since you’re back now. I’ll ask your mother-in-law to show you all the accounts of our family’s assets. You don’t have to take care of them now, but once you’re more experienced and your mother-in-law wants to retire, you’ll have to take over
After a pause, Serena said, “Nana. I-I’m still young and have no experience. I can’t take over all of a sudden.”
To be honest, even though she was the missus of the York family, she still had not figured out how much property the York family had.
She only knew that York Corporation and Wiltspoon Hotel belonged to her in-laws, and they had a large. horse racecourse. The couple wanted to go to the racecourse before, but Zack suddenly thought she was pregnant while on the way, and they made their way to the hospital instead.
Then, they ended up arguing.
They never mentioned going to the racecourse again.
Serena also knew that York Corporation had many branches all over the country, but she did not know where specifically.
Grandma May’s words caught her off guard..
She did not realize that she needed to help with her husband’s family business.
Furthermore, she did not know that her mother-in-law still managed various industries owned by the York family. Her mother-in-law usually looked pampered and idle.
No one in the York family could be underestimated.
“Yes, it’s hard to take over at once, so you should learn more from Tania when you have the time. This is your work and responsibility in the future. You also have to learn to deal with managing the personnel in Wildridge manor, income and expenditure, and handling the accounts.”
Zack was worried that Serena would be intimidated and said, “Nana, that can wait until Seren and I have our wedding. Seren still has to worry about her vegetable farm investment now. When she’s better at handling the vegetable farm, then let her take over slowly.”
Grandma May laughed and said, “I’m not asking Seren to take over everything all at once. I just want her to get a feel for it.”
Zack stopped talking.
This was a responsibility Serena had to take up since she married him.
Serena looked at her husband and saw him fall silent, then said, “Then I have to take advantage of these days while Zack is at home on holiday to properly get a feel for it. I can ask you guys questions if I don’t understand anything.”
She was aware that she had responsibilities as the missus of the York family.
It just did not occur to her that she would have to manage the family industries.
Furthermore, she did not expect she would have to manage the huge Wildridge Manor in the future. Serena thought of the first time she met Jane and saw how the latter managed FC Manor.
It seemed that she, like Jane, had to take over the management of some of her in–laws‘ assets. Jane seemed to have already taken over, but Serena had not started yet.
Jane had a strong background. Although she grew up in the Murphy family, which was not considered affluent, they were still rather well–off. The whole family pampered Jane and raised her to be confident and open.
Later, Jane found her biological parents. Her biological father was the head of the Lafayette family in Meadspring. Putting aside Lafayette’s family fortune, Jane would still inherit tens of billions of dollars just from the private properties belonging to her biological father.
She was a bonafide multi–billionaire.
If a person had money and status, they would have confidence.
That was something Serena lacked.
However, at the thought of Zack and his family’s trust in her, she became confident again. Even if she did something wrong when she took over, her in–laws would not blame her. As long as she could learn from her mistakes and correct them, it would mean progress.
“Zack handles the external matters while you handle the internal ones. You’re in charge of some small industries, such as the rental of shops and buildings and the operation of some chain stores. It’s not much. Seren, I believe you’ll quickly get the hang of it.”
Grandma May smiled and comforted Serena so the younger woman did not feel too much pressure.
The real business matters were left to Zack to manage.
However, Serena also had to know the various trades that the York family was involved in. As husband and wife, she had to know a little about Zack’s affairs. She would be accompanying him to various dinners in the future, so she could not be completely ignorant.
Serena smiled. The pressure in her heart alleviated slightly.
After they entered the house and chatted, Grandma May told Tania what she had just said.
Tania said with a smile, “I wanted Seren to learn how to take over a long time ago, but Zack lives outside with her and rarely comes back. I can’t go to their home because I’m afraid Zack will chase me out.”
She was well aware of her son’s domineering attitude–he liked to monopolize Serena.
If she dashed over to teach her daughter–in–law about taking over the family management, her son might blame her for stealing his wife’s attention and kick her, his very own mother, out of the house.
Zack was someone capable of doing such a thing.
“When Seren can completely take over, I’ll be able to travel around the world with Liam.”
“Mom, you need to teach me slowly,” Serena said modestly.
She had not completely integrated herself into high society yet.
Tania smiled. “Don’t worry, if you don’t understand, just ask me or your nana. Come upstairs with me first. I’ll show you the books of accounts.”
Serena looked at Zack.
Zack shrugged and said, “This is something I can’t help you with, honey. You have to do whatever Mom tells you to do.”
Serena looked at her sister, who said with a smile, “Don’t look at me either. This is your family business. and your responsibility. I can’t help you.”
Liberty was very happy. She was happy for her sister.
The wedding was not held yet, but the York family had already started to make arrangements to get her sister involved in their family business. It was a sign of recognition and trust in her sister.
Liberty was relieved.
Her sister was much luckier than she was.
In the beginning, Serena got married to Zack in order to make her feel at ease. The couple had no feelings back then, but now, they were loving each other deeply and living a blissful life.
Most importantly, the York family was the richest family in Wiltspoon, but they never looked down on Serena’s background.
This was exceptionally rare.
Liberty was genuinely happy for her sister.
Serena took her mother–in–law’s arm and said like a spoiled child, “Mom, we just got back. Can you let me have some fun?”
Tania poked Serena’s forehead dotingly and said, “Haven’t you had enough fun? The vegetable farm you invested in is also managed for you. As an investor, all you have to do is check in once in a while. Other than looking after your store, you’re not that busy.”
She looked at her son and joked, “If I had to say what you’re busy with, I’d say you’re busy being in love with Zack.”
Serena blushed deeply at her mother–in–law’s teasing.
“Come on, let’s go upstairs.”
Tania did not care about her daughter–in–law acting spoiled and dragged Serena to the second floor which had two study rooms.
The large study was commonly used by Zack and his father, while the small one was exclusive to Tania. Only Tania and Grandma May had the key to the small study.
However, since Tania married into the family, Grandma May handed over all the managing of the house to her oldest daughter–in–law.
She rarely set foot into the small study again.
If others wanted to enter the small study, they had to get Tania or Grandma May’s consent.
Her second and third daughters–in–law knew about the family estate, but they did not have to worry about managing it. They were only in charge of their private businesses. As for their in–laws‘ huge family business, they would only help out when needed.
Unless Tania asked for help, they would not casually intervene for fear that she would get suspicious and think that they wanted to fight for power.
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