Zachary’s connections with individuals like Ben stirred a sense of envy in Clive. Ben was surrounded by remarkable people, including the Johnsons and Clive’s brother-in-law, who was the head of the Lafayette family in Meadspring. Such connections were enough to make anyone envious.
“Zachary, you always seem a bit luckier than me,” Clive remarked.
Zachary responded softly, “We each have our own destiny, shaped by God. We must accept our fate.”
Clive was left speechless.
“Are you attending the annual dinner with Serenity?” he asked.
After a brief pause, Zachary replied, “I’ll take care of it.”
He planned to keep Serenity out of the limelight for a while and allow her to join after his speech, ensuring he wouldn’t be exposed. Serenity could attend the company’s annual dinner, but she would have to skip the wedding in Annenburg due to the risk of revealing his cover.
Zachary figured he needed to inform Serenity about another upcoming business trip.
Clive remained silent for a moment, then nodded without further comment. Despite their playful banter, Clive could see that Zachary’s feelings for Serenity were genuine. If Zachary hadn’t fallen for her, he wouldn’t waste time talking to Clive; he would have walked away as soon as Clive’s bodyguards stopped him at the door.
“It’s getting late. You should head back,” Clive suggested.
He turned off the TV, grabbed his car keys, and stood up. “I should get home before my wife starts to worry.”
While Zachary slipped out quietly, Clive’s wife knew he was meeting with Zachary. Alice was likely at home, anxious about the potential for a disagreement between the two.
Zachary stood up and exited the room alongside Clive. The two walked side by side toward the lift, but the conversation had come to a halt.
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