I discovered that he seemed to keep his guard up around me, but I later understood his perspective. He mentioned owning a villa and invited me to stay there, which I accepted. I wouldn’t go if he didn’t want me there; there’s no point in clashing over this matter.
“Besides, the fact that he brought it up shows he trusts me completely now,” I said.
Considering Zachary’s income, it made sense that he could afford a villa, especially since it was under mortgage.
Liberty felt a bit unhappy for her sister because her brother-in-law was distrustful of her. However, her sister was no longer bothered by it. Liberty remarked, “It’s amazing how a different perspective can change our understanding. There’s no point in nitpicking. Besides the villa, is there anything else he might be hiding from you?”
“Who knows? We can never truly understand what goes on in the minds of men,” I replied.
After some contemplation, Liberty asked, “Seren, have you ever questioned whether Zachary is who he claims to be?”
Mrs. Lane’s heart sank.
Stunned, I asked, “Are you suggesting that I doubt Zachary’s identity as a salaryman? The wealthiest family in Wiltspoon is the York family. There are many individuals with the same last name working at York Corporation, but they aren’t related to the wealthiest Yorks.”
With a smile, I added, “Do you really think Zachary looks like he could be the heir to the wealthiest Yorks? A senior executive at York Corporation earns millions annually, so it’s not surprising they can afford a villa.”
Liberty sensed that her brother-in-law likely had more secrets to keep if he could hide his villa ownership from her sister.
She had never considered that her brother-in-law and the heir of the Yorks could be the same person, despite sharing the same last name. Liberty believed it wouldn’t be easy to marry into Wiltspoon’s wealthiest family, and the heir…
She could never marry her sister. Although her sister treated Liberty well, the sisters were not born into privilege. In the world of the rich and powerful, social standing dictated marriage prospects. The Cinderella story was merely a fairytale. Therefore, Liberty never questioned her brother-in-law’s identity, largely because she had met his family. The Yorks were the kindest and most welcoming people; they dressed like ordinary individuals, avoiding flashy labels and jewelry.