Chapter 116
Chapter 116
Zachary hummed thoughtfully and remarked, “They won’t dare to cause you any trouble after this experience p>
The Hunts would only have regrets to contend with.
“Where do you usually go for lunch?” Serenity suddenly inquired.
“I usually eat outside,” Zachary responded, then added, “Are you inviting me to lunch p>
Serenity beamed and replied, “I’d love to invite you over since you’ve been such a help to me. I’m truly grateful for your assistance and want to treat you to a meal. But please, let’s avoid any fancy restaurants; I’m a bit concerned about the cost p>
Zachary couldn’t help but chuckle. Serenity wanted to thank him with a meal, yet she worried about the expense of dining out at an upscale place. Was her sincerity genuine or simply a humorous misunderstanding?
“I don’t really have much free time during lunch, and the restaurants nearby are usually crowded at that hour. If you genuinely want to treat me, how about you get home early this evening and whip up a feast? Just don’t go overboard; we won’t be able to finish too much food,” he suggested.
Zachary had made a mental note never to pack food for Callum again. Why should he be the one to bring his wife’s cooking for Callum? Just because Callum was his cousin didn’t mean he should enjoy home-cooked meals. If Callum wanted that, he should find a wife of his own to cook for him daily.
If Callum could read Zachary’s thoughts at that moment, he would probably tease, “Aha, Zachary is feeling a bit jealous p>
What a twist! Just a while back, Zachary had claimed he didn’t understand jealousy and would never experience it. Had he finally come to know that feeling?
Serenity smiled warmly. “Alright, I’ll head home early tonight to gather some ingredients and prepare a feast for you p>
“I appreciate the effort p>
Zachary felt a wave of gratitude wash over him, knowing that Serenity was willing to prepare meals for him. Both he and Serenity were busy with their respective jobs, so neither had it easier than the other. It was clear that building a happy family would require teamwork from both partners.
Their phone call wrapped up in under five minutes. Once it ended, Zachary stared at his phone for a brief moment, placed it on his desk, and muttered to himself, “Am I possessed? What did I just do?” He had impulsively reached out to Serenity during his free time, a move that felt unusual for him.
Suddenly, the phone rang again. Zachary quickly grabbed his device, anticipating a call from Serenity. However, when he noticed an unfamiliar number, a fleeting sense of disappointment washed over him, which he quickly pushed aside before answering the call.
“Zachary–” came a whining, overly sweet voice that sounded insincere.
Frowning at the voice, Zachary didn’t give the caller a chance to continue. He hung up and promptly blocked the number; it was Elisa Stone! The audacity of this woman to obtain his contact information left him stunned. Who could have shared it with her?
His mind raced with possibilities—was it Clive? Clive had never supported Elisa’s advances. Every time she loitered outside Zachary’s office building, Clive or his wife would come to escort her away, making it clear they disapproved of her behavior. This led Zachary to believe that Clive wouldn’t have provided Elisa with his number.
Frustrated and confused, Zachary cursed the unknown traitor who had betrayed him. The boldness of Elisa’s confessions and her persistent pursuit made his skin crawl. By nature, he was unfeeling; Nana often remarked that while he was great with family, he turned into a cold, rigid blockhead when it came to matters of the heart. Without Nana’s guidance, he feared he might remain single forever.