Chapter 40 – The Disguised Billionaire and His Accidental Wife Novel

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Elisa was picked up by her sister-in-law in the end while the smashed car was towed away.

When Alice came by, Elisa even said, “Since Zachary wrecked my car, I have an excuse to cling to him. Alice, now that I made the first move, I need to keep going. I won’t forgive myself if I don’t put in the years to pursue Zachary.

“Alice , you’re the best. Clive only listens to you. Please talk to him for me. I just need him off my back from my pursuit of happiness.”

Elisa was envious of her brother and sister-in-law’s love story. Alice went after Clive, and it took a year before Alice won his heart. The roles were reversed after marriage as Clive spoiled Alice crazy.

It was not the first time Alice mentioned that she would not have her happy ending if she did not bravely go after the love of her life.

While driving, Alice uttered, “Elisa, I’m all for you pursuing your happiness, but it’s Zachary we’re talking about. Aren’t you aware of his reputation in Wiltspoon? He’s known for keeping a distance from women. Have you seen any young women around him?

“Besides, our family is not on good terms with the Yorks.

Your brother might not be an enemy of Zachary, but they’re rivals at the end of the day. They don’t see eye-to -eye. I’m worried Zachary might use you as a weapon or a punching bag.” “I don’t think he’ll do that. The Yorks hold themselves in high regard. The men of the family are famous for spoiling their wives.”

Having witnessed the love between her brother and sister -in-law, Elisa looked forward to sharing the same intimacy with her future husband.

Among the upper crust of Wiltspoon , York’s men stood out for putting their wives above everything.

“No matter what, your brother is only doing it for your own good. We’ll save this conversation for another day, Elisa. Mom is waiting for us at the Hermès store. Let’s get some fresh air with Mom. She’s been feeling down because of that thing with her sister.”

Pursing her lips, Elisa replied, “Mom and her sister have been apart for so many years. God knows how many times her sister had been through the adoption system. Her sister might have lost the photograph too. We’re looking for a needle in a haystack here.”

“Still, we have to try.”

Elisa remained without a word.

That was Mom’s only wish. As her children, they had to

help Mom Mulaillit,

Serenity was clueless about her rival in love as It had been a busy day at the shop. After closing the shop at eleven at night, she rode her e-bike home.

Wiltspoon was a thriving city. Even at eleven o’clock, the streets were filled with endless human traffic. It was a bustling scene as the public lined up by food trucks, itching for midnight snacks.

Serenity rode her bike past the food trucks. A group of young men saw her and catcalled her, but she turned a deaf ear, refusing to give them her time of day. She hit the brakes at a red light.

By the time the traffic lights turned green, she restarted her engine and zipped past the intersection before the bike suddenly conked out. Serenity thought she was out of battery, but her battery was still on full bar. Why did it stop?

The bike would not start despite Serenity’s multiple attempts.

That was strange. What could be the problem?

“Is that you, Serenity? I thought your back looked familiar. For a moment there, I thought my eyes were deceiving me.”

With a car pulling up beside Serenity, the person inside lowered his window. It was Jasmine’s cousin, Shawn.

“Shawn.”

Serenity answered, “I don’t know what’s wrong with my bike. It suddenly stopped working, but the battery is full.” “Hang on, Serenity. I’ll park the car by the side of the road to get out of the way.”

Shawn then drove his car to park by the curb. He got out of the car and checked on Serenity’s bike. Shawn replied apologetically, “I don’t know much about e-bikes to know what’s wrong with it, Serenity. How about I get your bike towed to a repair shop? I’ll drive you home.” Serenity asked, “Do you know if there’s an electric vehicle repair shop nearby?”

Shawn said with a smile, “I don‘t know. I‘ll get your bike fixed. I promise to return a fully functioning bike to you.”

Since Shawn was Jasmine‘s cousin and a friend for many years, Serenity knew she could trust him. “Thank you.”

Happy to be of assistance to Serenity, Shawn dialed a number and made a call. Serenity heard him sharing their location.

The only thing next was to wait for the tow truck.

“Sir.”

The driver‘s keen eyes picked up on the sight of a familiar woman opposite the traffic lights. It appeared to be the missus judging by the build. While waiting at the traffic lights, he turned around and said to Mr. Zachary who was resting his eyes. “Sir, the woman looks like the missus.”

Zachary opened his eyes and turned toward the man and woman standing by the road. He could not recognize the man, probably due to the distance, but the woman did

seem like his wife.

After living under the same roof for a while, Zachary grew

 

familiar with Serenity’s silhouette.

“Slow down the car when you pass by. I need to be sure if it‘s her.”

“Alright.” Zachary pulled out his phone with the intention to call Serenity but on second thought, held back that idea.

Soon, the traffic lights turned green.

With Zachary‘s luxurious convoy taking the speed down a notch, Zachary was able to identify the woman to be his wife, Serenity.

It only sprung to Zachary‘s mind who the man was as the convoy was driving away. It was Shawn!

His love rival!

Were Serenity and Shawn together, to begin with?

Or did they run into each other?

Although Zachary had questions, he chose to keep quiet and not call Serenity.

 

The convoy of luxury sedans cruised out of sight. ,

Shawn stared at the receding convoy before turning to Serenity . “Did you see those few cars there? One of the vehicles is Mr. York‘s exclusive ride.”

It only came to Shawn after the convoy was gone.

Serenity casually inquired, “Which Mr. York?”

“The heir to the wealthiest York family. He’s also the CEO of York Corporation. He was at the dinner party, but you girls were too busy with the food to catch a glimpse of him.”

Shawn looked up to Zachary.

“I don‘t belong to your circle. I was only at the dinner party as Jas‘s plus one. I had to try the food of a seven – star establishment. I doubt I‘d ever cross paths with Mr. York or the wealthiest in Wiltspoon. Why should I bother to catch a glimpse of him?”

People were all over Mr. York that night. Serenity could not see his face even if she wanted to.

“Shawn, have you met Mr. York? Does he have eleven toes or two heads?”

Shawn chuckled. “Mr. York is a normal man without eleven toes or two heads. He does have an above–average look and that presence about him. I‘m flattered that he talked to me.”