{"id":12205,"date":"2026-01-22T13:50:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-404\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:50:19","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-404","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-404\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 404"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 404<\/div>\n
Josh waited for Zachary at the entrance of the office building, his bright smile greeting him as he arrived.<\/div>\n
\u201cI thought you weren\u2019t coming to the office today,\u201d Josh said, following Zachary inside while the bodyguards remained at the entrance.<\/div>\n
\u201cIf I don\u2019t come in and ask you to run the meeting, you\u2019ll just complain about how much you owe me from a past life, claiming you\u2019re enslaved to me now.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u201cYou\u2019re quite self-aware, realizing you\u2019ve been enslaving me all this time, huh?\u201d Zachary replied, glancing back at him. \u201cI\u2019m merely providing a stage for you to shine. Without me, would you capture the attention of your patriarch?\u201d<\/div>\n
The younger generation of the Bucham family could hold their own against the York family.<\/div>\n
Josh distinguished himself among the Bucham family\u2019s youth due to his skills, his friendship with Zachary, and his senior position at York Corporation.<\/div>\n
As the most cherished nephew of the Bucham family\u2019s patriarch, he held a prominent status within the family. However, Josh had no desire to become the next patriarch and shared a close bond with the patriarch\u2019s son, resembling biological brothers.<\/div>\n
Josh chuckled. \u201cYou\u2019re just grooming me to be your chief of intelligence. Conveniently, I have a knack for gossip, and the private matters you ask me to investigate are all juicy tidbits. If I ever find myself short on cash, I could easily make a fortune by selling one of your personal stories to the paparazzi.\u201d<\/div>\n
The two men stepped into the elevator together.<\/div>\n
Zachary shot back, \u201cYou\u2019ll only be low on funds if you transfer all your assets to me. Otherwise, you\u2019ll never lack money.\u201d<\/div>\n
While Josh had a penchant for gossip and drama, he was also dependable and discreet. Otherwise,<\/p>\n

Zachary could never trust Josh to this degree. Clive Stone made numerous attempts to lure Josh away, but he was unsuccessful each time. Many people tried to get Josh drunk, hoping he would reveal the York family\u2019s internal secrets, but they also failed. <\/p>\n

\u201cYou have so much money that you could never spend it all in your lifetime, yet you still want me to transfer mine to you? By the way, did you enjoy catching that scandalous pair last night?\u201d Josh asked openly since they were alone in the elevator. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnd why didn\u2019t you ask me to help? I was dreaming about it all night!\u201d For those who loved gossip, it was incredibly frustrating not to witness the drama firsthand. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s at the Stone Group\u2019s hotel. You\u2019d just draw unnecessary attention if you went, and you might even end up in today\u2019s headlines,\u201d Zachary replied. <\/p>\n

Josh reluctantly said, \u201cAs if no one would recognize you if you went\u2026\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI wore makeup,\u201d Zachary countered. Josh was momentarily speechless; he hadn\u2019t considered that. <\/p>\n

\u201cWas there a fight?\u201d he finally asked. <\/p>\n

\u201cYep.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cWas it entertaining?\u201d <\/p>\n

Zachary glanced at him again. Seeing the eagerness on Josh\u2019s face, he smiled and said, \u201cYeah. My sister-in-law was quite the actress, and her fighting skills can rival my Serenity\u2019s.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cWow, so she\u2019s become YOUR Serenity, huh?\u201d Josh seized on the key phrase. <\/p>\n

\u201cOtherwise, could she belong to you?\u201d Zachary replied. <\/p>\n

Josh quickly responded, \u201cI wouldn\u2019t dare claim her. Your wife is exceptional at fighting.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cShe practiced kickboxing.\u201d <\/p>\n

Josh praised her, \u201cWow, brawn and brains! Zack, you definitely found a treasure. Grandma May introduced such a wonderful woman to you only because you\u2019re her grandson. Back then, you looked like the Grim Reaper at work every day when Grandma May nagged you about\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

am looking forward to marrying Serenity.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m also quite capable, but Grandma May never thought to introduce me to such a strong and intelligent girl. By the way, does Jasmine know how to fight?\u201d Zachary looked at Josh in disbelief. <\/p>\n

Josh awkwardly touched his nose and remarked, \u201cI\u2019m suddenly excited about my blind date with Ms. Sox.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll arrange for you two to meet this Saturday afternoon. You can choose the location and let me know once you\u2019ve made a reservation. Then, I\u2019ll have Serenity inform Ms. Sox.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s the day after tomorrow! Zack, look at me! Do I look presentable? Do I have any acne? Is my beard too long?\u201d <\/p>\n

The elevator arrived at the top floor. Zachary waited for the doors to open before stepping out, leaving behind Josh, who was practically strutting like a peacock. <\/p>\n

Josh hurried after him. <\/p>\n

\u201cMr. York, Mr. Bucham,\u201d Mr. Chaplin greeted them as he stood. <\/p>\n

Both men nodded in acknowledgment of Mr. Chaplin\u2019s greeting. <\/p>\n

Once inside Zachary\u2019s office, Zachary pointed to the door of his lounge and said, \u201cThere\u2019s a mirror in the lounge; you can go take a look.\u201d <\/p>\n

Josh pulled out a chair and sat down at the desk. With a grin, he said, \u201cI\u2019m confident in my appearance. Ms. Sox will fall for me at first sight.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cSerenity sees me every day and still hasn\u2019t fallen for me. Jasmine Sox is her best friend, and they share similar tastes and temperaments.\u201d <\/p>\n

Josh retorted, \u201cDon\u2019t rain on my parade! You\u2019re a terrible matchmaker. You should be singing Jasmine\u2019s praises.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cHow can I praise her if she\u2019s so unique?\u201d <\/p>\n

Josh opened his mouth to argue but found himself at a loss. After a pause, he said, \u201cZachary, you\u2019re either mute or incredibly sharp-tongued. I really\u2026<\/p>\n

of making the situation worse. <\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know what to do with you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnyway, make sure someone is keeping an eye on Hank Brown and his family, as well as Jessica Yates and hers. He asked my sister-in-law for a divorce. That scumbag will definitely pull something before the divorce is finalized.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t worry. I\u2019ve always had someone watching them,\u201d came the response.<\/p>\n

\u201cThen why are you just sitting here?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIs there nothing else to discuss?\u201d<\/p>\n

Josh felt that the news he had received was insufficient to quench his thirst for gossip. Zachary had the urge to pick him up and throw him out the window.<\/p>\n

Noticing Zachary had ceased speaking, Josh smiled and said, \u201cAlright, let\u2019s talk about work. Would you like a cup of coffee?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI just had coffee,\u201d Zachary replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight\u2026 You\u2019re a married man, so your wife can take care of you. You don\u2019t have to worry about starving or being thirsty.\u201d<\/p>\n

Josh, accustomed to being single, suddenly found himself wishing to marry a woman he liked so he could experience the life of a married man as well.<\/p>\n

After their conversation about work concluded, Josh left Zachary\u2019s office. <\/p>\n

Zachary glanced at the time and realized he had a meeting scheduled in ten minutes. He decided to use the spare time to call Duncan.<\/p>\n

Duncan answered the phone with a hearty laugh, \u201cZachary, to what do I owe the pleasure?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI need to ask you for a favor,\u201d Zachary said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIs it about your sister-in-law? I hired her because of you the day she came in for the interview, and now everyone is speculating about our relationship. She\u2019s been ostracized by her colleagues in the office. If you want me to intervene again, I fear she might quit because she\u2019ll feel even more excluded.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the CEO of Lewis & Co., Duncan was a respected figure within the company and was fully aware of Liberty\u2019s struggles at work. He refrained from stepping in again, fearing it would only worsen her situation.<\/p>\n

She would face more challenges in the office.
\n\u201cHow long is her probation?\u201d
\n\u201cThree months.\u201d
\nZachary was at a loss for words.<\/p>\n

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