Filed to story: The Disguised Billionaire and His Accidental Wife Novel
If Mike had the opportunity to see Mr. York, he was willing to get down on his knees to get into Mr. York‘s good graces.
“I can‘t meet the man himself, but I have other ways to let him know about it. Ms. Stone would wait in front of York Corporation every day just for a chance to see Mr. York. I believe he is annoyed by Ms. Stone. I can use that to my advantage…
“Even if Mr. York still refuses to see me, I‘ll write an anonymous letter. I‘m sure he‘d make some time to glance through since he could get rid of a nuisance. “Do you think Mr. York would spare Serenity for giving ideas to Ms. Stone in courting him? We won‘t even need to do anything while Mr. York forced Serenity and Liberty out of the city. They would not be able to show their faces around Wiltspoon.”
After much thought, Mike said, “You can try. Serenity‘s acting tough because Ms. Stone stands up for her.” Serenity was in the dark about the Hunt boys‘ discussion to use Mr. York against her.
She thanked Elisa and responded, “Thank you for sticking up for me, Ms. Stone.”
Elisa replied unconcernedly, “It‘s no big deal. We‘re friends. Don‘t be a stranger. I‘ve got you covered. That‘s what he gets for threatening my people. He wouldn‘t learn unless I taught him a lesson.
“Serenity, don‘t reconcile with them. They‘re a nasty piece of work. They‘ll never see the error of their ways. Even I can‘t beat them.”
It appeared Ms. Stone had an inkling of her reputation.
Jasmine agreed with Elisa. Her mind had been blown a lot lately.
She had seen too many examples of the worst kind of people. Serenity‘s relatives and Hank‘s family were something else.
“I won‘t make peace with them unless they issue a public apology.”
Serenity stuck to her guns. Since they tarnished her and her sister‘s name on the internet, she expected a public apology online in return. Otherwise, there was no deal on the reconciliation.
It would not take long for another falling out to happen even if she patched things up with the relatives. Serenity intended to take the relatives to court to repossess her parents’ home after the thing with Liberty was over.
“Ms. Stone, Serenity, carry on with your talk. I‘m taking Sonny to the supermarket to get some vegetables.”
There was still a lot of seafood given by Elisa in the fridge. They could enjoy a seafood menu today, but some greens were needed to complement the seafood galore.
Jasmine carried Sonny and took off.
While being carried away, Sonny would turn back and stare back at Elisa. Elisa remarked with a smile, “Serenity, you have an adorable nephew.”
“He‘s a cheeky monkey.” “Kids nowadays can be rascals. I‘m getting your nephew a toy when I drop by next time.”
“It‘s fine, Ms. Stone. Sonny has a lot of toys. My husband bought loads for him.”
Elisa said, “You get yours, and I‘ll get mine. I adore the little man. I want to buy him lots and lots of toys. If he was my nephew, I would buy him the moon assuming that I can.”
Serenity could testify that Elisa would spoil a child rotten.
With Jasmine and Sonny away, Serenity went into the kitchen to prepare the seafood. She asked Elisa, “Ms. Stone, do you want to stay for lunch? It‘s a home–cooked meal though. I won‘t insist that you join us if you‘re fussy with food.”
Serenity was confident in her cooking, but she could not guarantee that Elisa could get used to eating her home–cooked
food.
After much thought, Elisa replied, “Maybe next time. I waited all morning for Mr. York to pass by on the road, but I didn‘t see him. I plan to wait for him at Wiltspoon Hotel later. He goes there for lunch every day.” Serenity responded with a smile, “Alright then. You can do it. You‘re bound to win his heart.”
“I will do my best.”
With Zachary brought into the topic, the girls began to dive deep into the conversation. A car was approaching outside. It was Grandma May‘s ride. Of course, the second–hand vehicle was newly bought to play along with Zachary‘s cover as a man belonging in the middle class.
Nevertheless, Grandma May got out of her car, only to climb back in when she spotted Elisa‘s car parked outside the shop.
She urged the chauffeur, “Quick! Go, go, go!” The feisty girl of the Stone family was there. Grandma May would be walking right into trouble if she went into the shop
Although puzzled by what was going on, the chauffeur stepped on the gas and drove off right away as directed by the Old Mrs.
Coming out of the kitchen, Serenity picked up on the engine noise outside. She did not go out of the shop for a look, thinking it was merely a car passing by.
Grandma May made a clean getaway.
She was kind enough to give her oldest grandson a call. With Zachary picking up the call, Grandma May said, “Zack, the feisty Stone girl is at your wife‘s shop. Play it smart when you go there for lunch later. Don‘t rush in there and blow your cover. Serenity hasn‘t fallen in love with you yet.” Zachary was speechless. “In the afternoon, I… Sure. I will. Thank you for letting me know.”
Before Zachary could snap back about not having lunch at Serenity‘s shop, he suddenly remembered his plans to deliver proof of Hank‘s infidelity and their new furry companions to Serenity
“I’ll leave you to your work then.”
Grandma May did not take up too much of her grandson’s time.
After the phone call, Zachary put his phone on the desk and leaned back against his black swivel chair while resting his right elbow against the arm of the chair for his hand to brush his chin. His chin felt prickly. It was time to shave.