He could not possibly work up till the day of his wedding, right?
Zack had nothing to say about that
“Mr York, Mr. Bucham.”
Everyone greeted them respectfully as they walked out.
“Shall we leave together?”
Josh was walking toward Zack’s car Zack asked him that question with raised eyebrows
“I have to bring my wife home to have dinner and then visit the house we’ll live in after our marriage.
Josh did not intend to live with his parents after the wedding
He wanted to have privacy with Jasmine.
His parents respected his decision.
As long as he was willing to marry and bear children, it would be easy to deal with his parents.
“Which house are you using after the wedding?” Zack asked casually.
They got into his Rolls-Royce while Josh’s Porsche was handed over to one of Zack’s bodyguards to be driven to the bookstore.
“It’ll be the villa on the hilltop. The one near your house. Jasmine and Serena are best friends, so using that villa as our love nest will make it convenient for them to meet up too.”
Josh had always followed Zack’s footsteps in buying houses.
Whenever Zack bought a house, he would also buy one in the same location. He could scrounge free meals whenever he wanted if they lived nearby to each other.
“I thought that if you were changing neighborhoods, I’d refurbish a house near yours for Serena and me to move into after we get married. Since you chose the villa on the hilltop, I’ll remain there I’ve lived there for almost ten years and have grown attached to it anyway.”
Zack stayed in the villa on the hilltop often. There was no need to renovate it because he had used only the best for everything.
Serena was not a materialistic person either.
However, Zack still planned to ask her whether she had anything she wanted to change about the villa.
He could make the changes according to her wishes while there was still time.
Josh said, “You don’t have to refurbish your villa again, right? Although you’ve lived there for almost ten years, you used the best refurbishing design back then. Nothing will be out of style even after another decade.
“Most importantly, the renovation can’t be completed in a day or two.”
Josh did not renovate his villa either. He rarely lived there, so he just had to decorate it.
Zack agreed. “I think so too, but I’ll still ask for Seren’s opinions. I think the house would look presentable after a good decorating.”
“Whose house can be considered presentable if yours isn’t?”
Josh laughed and said, “Other people’s newly renovated houses aren’t even as luxurious as yours.” Ring, ring…
Zack’s cell phone started ringing.
Before Zack looked at his phone, he told Josh, “It must be my wife calling. She may want to pick me up from the company after work.”
Josh pouted. “Hey, I am doing pretty well myself. Heck, I’m even having my wedding before you. You don’t have to show off your love and affection, it doesn’t provoke me at all”
With a wide grin on his face, Zack replied, “I’m not showing off That’s just how my wife and I get along every day.”
It was either Zack picking Serena up or the other way round It became the couple’s daily routine.
The moment Zack took out his phone and realized that it was Remy calling, his ever-handsome face twitched
Zack thought it was Serena who called. He did not expect it to be Remy
With eyes as sharp as a hawk, Josh saw that it was Remy’s name on Zack’s screen.
Josh busted out laughing.
As Zack gave him a mean glare, Josh turned away and continued his gleeful laughter
Despite the humiliating circumstance, Zack answered Remy’s call
“Mr. York.”
Zack responded with a grunt.
Remy could sense the annoyance in Zack’s voice. With a smile on his face, he apologetically said, ” Sorry to interrupt you from your meals.”
“I haven’t taken my meal yet.”
Zack responded, without dropping the low voice.
“What do you need me for, Mr. Johnson?”
It must have been unrelated to official business.
Remy would follow the standard procedure and go through the secretary first if it was official business
By dialing Zack’s personal number, it would most probably be a private matter.
If Remy had private issues that could trouble Zack, it must be related to Elisa.
“Oh, it’s nothing urgent. It’s just that I have some free time tonight, as I don’t have any social activities to attend. Since you haven’t eaten, I thought of inviting you to dinner. What say you?”
With a deep voice, Zack said, “Sad to say, I have to socialize tonight. I can’t make it. It’s better to make an appointment with me in advance if you want to invite me for dinner next time.”
Disappointed, Remy chuckled. “That’s unfortunate. When will you be free then, Mr. York? Let’s have dinner together”
“Are you by chance planning to return to Annenburg, Mr Johnson? I’m going to bring my wife there for a trip next week. Maybe you could invite us for dinner then if you decide to return.”
Remy thought for a while and replied, “I’m not planning to return to Annenburg for now. Are you visiting
Annenburg next week, Mr. York? I’ll inform my brother so he’ll be there to welcome you when you arrive
Zack said politely, “Sorry for troubling the both of you.”
He aimed to take Serena on a leisurely trip to relax. In hopes of building a friendship for Serena and Jane, he also planned to give Ben and Jane a visit.
“It’s no trouble at all, really”
Remy smiled and added, “I’ll leave you to it then, Mr. York. I’ll inform my brother so he can make preparations.”
Jane was due to give birth in July. However, she was pregnant with twins, which might result in an early delivery in June.
It was already April and Jane had rarely left her house. Ben did not run the company to the fullest of his abilities, as he was always by his wife’s side, awaiting the arrival of his two children.
Right after ending his conversation with Remy, Zack heard a question from his friend.
“You’re taking your wife on vacation next week?”
“Alright, this is the plan. Seren will be too worried to leave while Liberty is still in the hospital. The good news is, Seren will be in the mood for a trip once Liberty is discharged next week.”
Zack was busy with work on recent nights, trying to tie up loose ends-only then could he take some time off to accompany his wife on a trip as a diversion, all to relieve Serena’s stress and to keep her from worrying about infertility.
“I won’t be working next week.”
Josh reminded his friend. He feared that the matters of the company would be relegated to him while Zack went on a trip with his wife.
Zack glanced at Josh and said with a chuckle, “Don’t worry, it wouldn’t affect your wedding. My wife and I will be back before your big day. After all, we are good friends with both of you, not to mention we were your matchmakers. We wouldn’t miss your wedding for the world
“The Yorks have so many men. Even if you and I aren’t around, they’ll be able to hold up. Besides, I’m just going to be away for a few days. York Corp is a big group with mature management. Even if we’re not available for a month, the company will be fine,” Zack said to Josh.
The mid-level and senior managers in the company were not raised for nothing.
Josh breathed a sigh of relief and chuckled as he said, “As long as you’re not asking me to stay in the office to work my butt off for you.”
Zack said with amusement, “I’m not an exploiter Look how nervous you are I’ve never ordered you around, have 1?”
“No, no, I’ve always volunteered to be ordered about by you.”
Zack was lost for words.
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