Married at First Sight Chapter 1017

Chapter 1017

Serenity, Liberty, Mrs. Stone, and the others were en route to the Hunts’ hometown when Old Mr. Hunt arrived at Wiltspoon School with his sons and two grandsons. They were there to discuss finances with Serenity once more.

Old Mr. Hunt refused to accept that the Yorks were unaffected by the recent commotion caused by the Hunts.

Serenity might indeed be feeling the pressure now.

Unfortunately, upon arriving at Wiltspoon School, they discovered that Serenity’s bookshop was closed.

“Why isn’t it open for business? It’s eight o’clock, and it says here they open at eight,” he complained.

As he exited the car, Old Mr. Hunt frowned at the closed shop and criticized Serenity for her poor business acumen.

Mike glanced at the surrounding shops and said, “Granddad, it’s Saturday. The school is closed today. These shops cater to students and don’t open when school is not in session.”

Old Mr. Hunt muttered, “That girl usually keeps the shop open on weekends. She thinks she’s so important now that she’s married to a wealthy man. I doubt the profits matter much to her anymore. Mike, perhaps we should adjust our plan and persuade her to hand over the business if she refuses to cooperate.”

“Serenity started the shop with her friend, Granddad. She could only afford it thanks to her friend. The Sox girl comes from a well-off family. I heard the Sox family earns their money through rental properties. Apparently, her aunt is married to a local businessman. The whole family has a strong business sense.”

There was no way they could take over Serenity’s book-selling venture.

“Who knows why that girl is so fortunate,” he grumbled.

It wasn’t just the public who envied Serenity’s good fortune; her own grandfather couldn’t bear to see her thriving.

So what if Serenity…

Did she marry well? She refused to share her fortune with her family.

“Since she’s not available for business, should we go to your house then?” Old Mr. Hunt asked John, his favorite grandson. Old Mr. Hunt often sought John’s opinion before making decisions.

His sons were merely present to fill the numbers; after all, there is power in numbers. The rest of the family had returned to their hometown.

It was a considerable expense for everyone to remain in the city. Although Old Mr. Hunt did not have to cover the costs, he felt for his sons and grandsons. He did not want to overspend their money while they were still working, let alone now that they were depleting their savings.

That was why Old Mr. Hunt considered Serenity and Liberty when his spouse required surgery in the city. Why spend his sons’ and grandsons’ money when he could use Liberty and Serenity’s resources instead?

To Old Mr. Hunt, his sons and grandsons were family, and their money was his money. His granddaughters would marry into other families, and their wealth would belong to their husbands. Why should Old Mr. Hunt care?

He wanted to manipulate Serenity and her sister since they were thriving in life. However, the plan backfired spectacularly. Not only did they fail to gain anything from the sisters, but his sons and grandsons also lost their sources of income.

He despised the sisters for this, especially Serenity. She had married into a wealthy family with affluent in-laws. Why couldn’t she spare them a little money? A small amount could make a significant difference.

What was the point of having a granddaughter if she couldn’t share her wealth and success with her family?

Old Mr. Hunt hoped to drive Zachary and Serenity to divorce. He wanted Serenity to lose everything.

Harriet’s plastic surgery was expected to go well, allowing her to take Serenity’s place. “She resides in a gated community, so we can’t access it. She might currently be in one of her villas, but who knows which one? Mr. York owns numerous properties.” Old Mr. Hunt turned green with envy at the thought of Zachary’s many holdings. While his son had built a lovely estate in their hometown, those rural buildings paled in comparison to the structures in the city. They had caused quite a stir at Wildridge Manor. Although the Hunts couldn’t enter the residence, they caught a glimpse of the manor through the gaps in the gate. It was vast and stunning, and Old Mr. Hunt felt envious as he envisioned himself living there.