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Novel Catalog
Chapter 62
After breakfast, Zachary grabbed his keys, ready to drive Serenity to work. As they descended the stairs, the bodyguards stationed in the lobby quickly scattered, pretending to be ordinary passers-by. Serenity couldn’t help but notice the luxury sedans parked outside, including a Rolls Royce. “I know we’re living in a nice neighborhood, but I didn’t expect to see a Rolls Royce here,” she remarked. It was surprising to her that someone with such a high-end car would choose to live in an apartment complex rather than a sprawling mansion. Perhaps it was for the convenience of work or proximity to their children’s school, but she couldn’t quite wrap her mind around the choices of the wealthy.
Zachary responded nonchalantly, “Yeah. Looks can be unassuming. There are many who are rich but keep a low profile.”
Serenity raised an eyebrow at that. She thought, As if a Rolls Royce screams ‘low profile’.
Zachary, ever composed, drove them to work in his modest national MPV, steering clear of showing off. Once they were gone, the bodyguards regrouped and exchanged glances, silently deciding to follow them. They would wait until Zachary dropped Serenity off before taking him to the office. Serenity remained oblivious to the fact that her husband was far more affluent than he let on. Despite owning a Rolls Royce, he’d chosen to drive a car worth only a fraction of that luxury to work.
On the way, Serenity called Liberty to let her know that their grandmother was sick. She warned Liberty not to foot the bill for her medical treatment, especially since the Hunts had their own plans to take her to a city hospital. Serenity knew well enough that it was not their responsibility to pay for an absent grandmother’s healthcare, given the circumstances and the wealth of their relatives.
Although it had been years since they had returned to their hometown, Serenity and Liberty had caught wind of their relatives’ successful careers and businesses. Their cousins were doing well, and Serenity wasn’t about to let herself get dragged into paying for a family she felt no obligation toward.
Liberty, who was five years older and had a better understanding of the family’s dynamics, harbored more resentment toward their relatives. “I don’t have the money. Even if I did, I won’t chip in for the old hag’s bills. Seren, don’t pick up their calls anymore. Block them all. These people are bloodsuckers. We can forget about getting rid of them if you give in just once.”
Serenity had anticipated Liberty’s response and reassured her, “I’m one step ahead. I’ve blocked his number.”
“Good,” Liberty replied, relieved. It was a weight off their shoulders knowing that the Hunts couldn’t reach them. After all, Liberty had already moved out of her previous address after she’d kicked the Hunts out for demanding money. They wouldn’t be able to track her down now.
After discussing the family situation, Liberty casually added, “Seren, invite Zachary over for dinner tonight.”
Serenity glanced at Zachary before asking, “My sister said dinner at her place tonight. Do you have time today?”
Zachary, aware that he was in the wrong after the previous night’s tension, adopted a more tolerant and agreeable attitude. “We should go since she invited us. Just say yes.”
Though there had been a squabble between them the night before, Zachary was ready to let things go, willing to accept whatever plans Serenity had made. It seemed he was more focused on keeping the peace than on any lingering frustration.
