In any case, they had enough on their plate with their family’s private businesses. Their sons were also capable, so they did not have to worry much. Oh, they only needed to worry about their sons‘ marriages. However, with Grandma May around, they could still relax for a few years.
If Grandma May could not persuade her grandchildren to marry, it would be even harder for them, mothers.
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The person the nine young masters of the York family respected the most was Grandma May. They would accept whatever their nana did for them.
Therefore, Grandma May’s second and third daughters–in–law hoped that she would live a long life and help them push their sons to get married. They just had to wait to become mothers–in–law themselves.
Tania took Serena up into the small study and opened the door with the key she carried with her.
“Your nana doesn’t use this key anymore, so I’ll give you her key later. It’ll be easy for you to come in and look at the books whenever you want.”
Serena nodded.
After the mother–in–law and daughter–in–law entered the small study, Tania instructed Serena to close.
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Serena did as she was told.
After closing the door, she turned around and surveyed the small study.
Although it was called a small study, it was not small at all.
In addition to a desk, there was a sofa set and several bookshelves stuffed with books of accounts.
Serena first thought that the books on the bookshelves were paperbacks, but upon closer look, she saw that they were ledgers. Some ledgers looked quite antique. They should be what the ancestors of the York family had left behind.
“This shelf of books was left behind by the York ancestors. You can flip through it and learn about how the family rose to fortune.”
“The old ledgers have been copied to new books so it’s easier for reference.”
Tania explained and pointed to the computer on the desk while saying to Serena, “There are too many ledgers to look through, so there’s also a copy on the computer. It’s much easier and faster to look it up on the computer.”
Serena looked at the large bookshelves, trying to suppress her shock, and asked her mother–in–law,” Mom, are these all our family’s properties?”
“Yep.”
Serena took a pause before she said, “Nana just mentioned the rental of some shops and houses, some chain stores, and small industries that needed my management.”
At the sight of so many books, Serena felt that she would not be able to get to the bottom of the York family’s industries in just a few days of holidays.
God, there were so many books!
She did not study accounting, so she was just a novice.
“Your nana is right. It’s just some small enterprises. You just need to know where it is and who’s in charge of that business. Someone will make a report on whether it turns a profit or a loss every month, but your still have to know the details lest you be deceived.
“A little greed is harmless. You cannot expect everyone to be squeaky clean. As long as they don’t overdo it, we’ll just turn a blind eye. In general, they won’t dare mess around. Their careers will be over if they’re punished.”
The York family was a huge name. The people managing the York family businesses did not dare mess around for fear of ruining their careers. Moreover, the York family had always treated its management with kindness. They would not be mistreated as long as they did their jobs well.
Tania was worried that Serena would be too uptight and serious, so she made a few remarks.
Serena nodded. “I’ll ask you for advice if I don’t understand anything.
“Do I have to finish reading all these ledgers?”
“Take a look at the first three pages of each ledger for the time being. The first page lists the location of each business, which you have to memorize. The second and third pages are mostly the personnel. Their details and photos are included so you can easily identify them.”
Serena was speechless in her heart but did not let it show on her face.
The Yorks had a fortune worth hundreds of billions and had many businesses.
As the future lady of the Yorks, she could not be intimidated by the number of properties her in–laws had.
Tania was also paying attention to Serena’s reaction.
She was quite satisfied to see that there was only shock in Serena’s eyes but not on her face.
At least she would not look ignorant.
Mrs. Stone must have trained her a lot.
Mrs. Stone used to be a successful career woman. Tania did not question the woman’s ability in personally training Serena.
Tania handed Grandma. May’s key to Serena and said, “You don’t have to worry. Take your time. I took. several years myself to fully grasp the hang of it.”
She was from a wealthy family, but it took her several years to get fully up to speed. Serena would most likely take longer.
Serena suddenly relaxed.
The pressure she felt lifted significantly.
She was terrified that she was expected to get the hang of it in a few days.
Fortunately, she had a few years.
Tania hoped that Serena would first bear a child for the York family, but she promised Zack that she would never pressure Serena into having one. She simply buried the idea in her heart and never voiced it.
Serena must be feeling pressure when there were yet to have signs after so long. Just one word from her mother–in–law would be enough to add pressure on her.
Therefore, Tania held back her true thoughts.
She simply said, “You haven’t had your wedding with Zack yet. After the wedding, you two still have to go on your honeymoon, but once that’s over, you’ll have to learn how to manage the household. You can still live the life you want during this period. I won’t bother you.”
Serena laughed. “Now that I know all this, I wouldn’t dare to enjoy my life frivolously.”
It was not easy being the lady of the house!
“If you don’t understand anything in the future, you can ask us or Zack. Zack handles matters outside the family, but he still knows about the affairs within the family.”
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Serena nodded.
She was relieved that she could rely on Zack.
“Will you be going downstairs now or staying here to read the ledgers?” Tania asked.
Serena thought about it and said, “My sister and Mr. Lewis are here. Since there are guests, we should go downstairs first. There are too many books for me to finish reading in a short period of time. I’ll come in and read them when I’m free tonight.“,
Tania hummed,
The mother–in–law and daughter–in–law left the small study together, and Tania locked the door of the study again.
She added, “The study is an important place, and others are generally forbidden from entering, so we’re responsible for cleaning up the study. I’ll clean it up when you’re not here, but if you move back to the manor with Zack in the future, I’ll leave it to you to care for it.”
“Okay.”
It was no wonder Zack did not want to move back into the manor with her so soon.
The manor being far away and it being inconvenient for him to commute to work was secondary.
The main reason was that he did not want her to shoulder the burden of being the lady of the house so soon. He wanted her to have fun and more time for her happiness.
Serena was deeply touched by Zack’s good intentions.
This man was really considerate of her and loved her immensely.
When Tania and Serena entered the small study, Callum’s mother, Zack’s second aunt, woke up.
She did not remember Brenda or Amy, but Mason said, “They’re Ms. Camryn’s eldest and second aunts.”
“Camryn’s aunts? Invite them in.”
Rosella sat down gracefully in front of the sofa and told Mason to inform the security post at the gate to let in the two ladies who had been waiting for a long time.
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