and then left after their conversation. Zachary observed the two women from a distance, feeling frustrated with Josh. “Why did you come over to talk to me? Look at this—my wife has been taken away by your fiancée. This is the first time my wife is attending a banquet with me since our marriage.”
If it weren’t for Serenity, he would have left right after greeting Old Mr. Marshall. She needed to socialize and integrate into his social circle. Zachary wanted to be her protector, ensuring no one bullied or belittled her. However, from what he saw, she seemed to fit in effortlessly. It wasn’t that she couldn’t blend in; it was more about whether she was willing to do so.
“Your wife is the one who took my fiancée away. I finally got engaged in my thirties, and before I even had a chance to get close to her, your wife stole her away. Thankfully, Serenity is a woman, Zachary. Otherwise, I’d be jealous of her long-standing friendship with Jasmine, which spans over a decade.”
Zachary chuckled in response. “I felt jealous for a long time back then.” He had worked hard to carve out a place in Serenity’s heart, and now he wondered if his standing had changed. Serenity’s sister had always been her priority, followed by her nephew, her best friends, and then him.
Reflecting on it, Zachary felt he was at best tied for third place with Jasmine. No, he decided, he was second. He would be in second place if he held Sonny in his arms. He felt a sense of satisfaction thinking of it that way. He never aimed to surpass his sister-in-law’s position in Serenity’s heart and would never compete with Liberty for the top spot.
Serenity had been raised solely by her sister, and they had leaned on each other for many years. Her sister was essentially a mother figure to her.
Josh remarked, “I…
“Let’s go talk to a few CEOs we know. By the way, why isn’t Clive here?” Josh inquired after taking a sip of wine.
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