Mrs. Stone and a few ladies were standing not too far away as they watched the scene unfold.
“I got to go, Aunt Audrey.”
Mrs. Stone showed understanding, nodding her head with a smile.
Serena felt embarrassed.
It was a shame that her man was shameless. As the public watched on, he led her into the car and shut the door, stopping the people from prying further.
Together with the other ladies, Mrs. Stone stood at the entrance of the Jeffersons’ residence and watched as the familiar Rolls Royce drove away.
“Mrs. Stone, Mr. York is really good to your niece. We’re only halfway into the party, and he’s here to take your niece home.”
Mrs. Stone replied with a smile, “Zack is good to Seren, so good that us oldies are jealous too.”
One of the ladies next to Mrs. Stone probed, “When are Mr. York and your niece planning for a wedding? It’ll be nice for us to join the celebration.”
Mrs. Stone curled her lips and remarked, “My older niece, my husband, and I went to Wildridge Manor two days ago. We were there to discuss the wedding. We got a date pick in early fall, so it’s a few months till the wedding. Don’t worry. You are all invited. Don’t forget to bring a gift.”
The ladies replied with smiles, “Of course.”
It was an honor to be invited by the York family. No one would pass up on rubbing shoulders with the Yorks.
In fact, many wanted to ask about Serena’s relationship with Tania. Since Serena always attended events with Mrs. Stone, was it because the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law did not get along or something else?
Still, the consequences of Mrs. Walker’s unwanted opinion shut these ladies up from asking any questions despite their curiosity.
It was huge news from Mrs. Stone about the soon-to-be wedding bells. It was certain that Serena would not be dropped as Mrs. York-she would become the lady of the entire York household.
These ladies had daughters. They needed to remind their daughters not to let things turn sour with Serena at any social events even if they could not be best friends; likewise for those with daughters-in-law.
The interaction among the women was to get the latest news for their husbands and to befriend those useful to them.
Serena could imagine the chatter about her early leave from the event. Nevertheless, there was no point crying over spilled milk. She did not need to care what others thought of her.
Once in the car, she said, “You came at nine. The party was only halfway through.”
Zack gave her a burning look and replied, “I didn’t look at the time. I just felt you had been away for a long time, so I came to pick you up.”
As if Serena would believe him.
“Did you have enough to eat?” Zack suddenly asked.
He knew she was a foodie. Apart from learning to socialize and make friends, Serena attended social functions to try out all the gourmets in the world.
Zack was brought back to when they first got married. Serena attended a party with Jasmine at Wiltspoon Hotel and both of them stuffed their faces in a corner. Serena did not join the bustle when he made his grand entrance.
However, Serena returned home to gossip to him about him.
Serena suspected that he was impotent or swung the other way. Despite his mixed emotions, Zack could not defend himself.
“I could have more.”
Lowering her head, Serena took a whiff of the floral scent and asked, “Did you go to Spring Blossoms? Do you think Camryn is really blind or faking it?”
“I didn’t personally go there. I sent someone to buy them for me.”
Zack was honest with his answer. “Callum should be the one going there. As her future brother-in-law, I should minimize my interaction with her.”
Tilting her head, Serena looked at him and uttered amusedly, “It’s not like I’ll be jealous.”
“I know. I can’t seem to get you jealous.”
There was sulkiness in Zack’s tone.
He often got jealous over her whereas he could not spark jealousy in her.
Although the couple had reconciled and made progress in their relationship, Zack believed Serena was not madly in love with him. She had always kept a lucid mind.
Of course, Zack would not go crazy for Serena if he could easily have her swoon over him.
Zack was brought back to what Mrs. Lane said to him.
He loved the person Serena was now. Serena would not be the same person he fell in love with if she changed.
Such was her personality.
“I don’t have a love rival. I’ll be jealous if I have a strong love rival who’s eyeing you. I would worry that someone will steal you away from me. I’m not that great after all.”
Serena spoke matter-of-factly-she had no rivals in love.
Sure, there were many women who coveted him. However, these women could not even take the first step to confess their feelings to Zack. It was not like Serena ever met these women either. There had never been catfights. Her love life had been smooth sailing as she monopolized all of Zack’s affection.
He gave her all of his love and affection.
With that in mind, Serena believed she was a lucky woman.
She got someone who loved her!
Serena was so fortunate she could be laughing in her sleep being showered with the love of a brilliant man.
Zack dotingly held her and poked fun, “Will you be nervous if I get someone to fight you over me?”
“Don’t you dare. If someone was to come to me and say, ‘Serena, Zack’s mine. How much will it take for you to leave him?’ then I’ll name a price and sell you out. I can live a nice life with the money. Hahaha!”
The chauffeur and Jim were speechless.
It was a dangerous topic to tread on.
The chauffeur was tempted to stop the car and take cover, but ultimately, he did not have the guts to do so.
Jim wished he was invisible. Alas, that was not an option.
Just when the duo thought their boss would hit the roof, Zack merely scowled as he would not take his anger out on his wife. In the end, he clutched his grip behind her head and ravished her lips.
“No one has ever tried to sell me out. Serena, don’t you dare do that to me.”
Serena grinned. “I was only kidding. It takes two to tango. Your admirers won’t be able to come close to you unless you let them. Likewise, you’ll be all over these women if you’re a playboy.
“But I trust you. You’re a straight guy who can’t talk to women. Besides, you didn’t fall head over heels for Elisa. You probably think it’s a waste of your time to look at other heiresses.”
To Serena, Elisa was a great girl.
She believed that Elisa and Zack were perfect for each other if she was not in the picture.
Pinching her cheek, Zack said tenderly, “My heart can only hold so much. I already have you. I need to fatten you up, so you’ll be stuck in my heart and can’t get out. If you can’t get out, others can’t come in. You can only be my wife in this lifetime.” Well, Zack hoped they could find each other in the next life too.
Serena earnestly said, “My heart is not that big to accept another person. You’re a big boy. You’re blocking anyone else from entering.”
Zack laughed.
She might not love him as he did her but her love was pure like no other.
Serena turned down Shawn’s love. She often brought Shawn up when she had no idea of his feelings as she had only ever seen Shawn as a brother.
She stopped talking about Shawn the moment she found out about his feelings and Shawn was now history to the couple.
“Where are we going?”
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