Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 976
Zachary could not even give Serenity one thing because she did not want anything.
Serenity was a stubborn woman!
Yet, Zachary loved her so!
“The etiquette lessons I talked to you and Serenity about...”
“Mom, she asked her aunt for help on this. She’ll be going with her aunt to social events, starting tonight. With Mrs. Stone
showing her the ropes, it will be quicker and more efficient than taking a class on etiquette.”
Tania replied, “Alright. I’ll keep out of this. I can bring her along to social events too, if she wants to.”
As Serenity’s mother–in–law, Tania had not spent much time with her. Besides, she believed Zachary was out of Serenity’s
league. Tania would only be critical and harsh if she was the one to bring Serenity into the high social circle, and the seemingly
cordial relationship between mother–in–law and daughter–in–law would deteriorate.
Tania understood why Serenity leaned toward seeking help from Mrs. Stone.
Mrs. Stone was once a tough businesswoman. With Mrs. Stone taking Serenity under her wing, Tania trusted that Serenity would
find herself in and around Zachary’s circle.
“I’ll make a note of everybody’s birthdays, so our family has a reason to host a
celebration. At least, Serenity can get practice runs at home.”
Zachary uttered with a smile, “You can discuss it with Nana and the other aunts. You ladies can decide on the domestic affairs.”
His mother believed Serenity was not right for him. However, Tania did nothing to hurt Serenity, not even voicing her disapproval
out loud.
Compared to mothers who forcefully stepped into their children’s relationships, Zachary believed his mom was rather open–
minded.
Tania got some work to do now.

After a call with his mother, Zachary put everything into his work.
He should earn more money and make his wife the richest woman in Wiltspoon.
With a black sedan pulled up far away, the person inside kept tabs on All You Can Eat diner.
“Do you see that fat woman? That’s her, Hank’s ex-wife, Liberty.”
Jessica said to her brother as she pointed at Liberty’s breakfast dinner. “She took a huge cut of Hank’s money after the divorce.
That was why Hank couldn’t fork out the 777,777 dollars for Jack’s and your home fenovation and new cars.”
Oscar observed for a while before turning his attention to his sister. “Jessica, tell me what you want me to do about it.”
“My mother–in–law and sister–in–law regret burning the bridge with her. It’s a good thing that Hank’s still on my side, but he often
drops by to see their son, or so he said. I’m not happy about it, but I’m not pregnant. I don’t have a kid of my own, so I don’t have
a reason to stop Hank from seeing his son.
“Find a few hooligans to stir trouble at her diner in turns once it is open for business. Nothing too extreme or to the point of
assault. I just want her reputation and business ruined is all.
Jessica reminded her brother, “Her aunt is the missus of the Stone family who owns Stone Group. Her sister is married into the
wealthiest family in the city.
“Just look for something that will put her out of business. I’m just paying her back. the favor. Hank and I lost our jobs because of
her.
Jessica could take things up a notch, but she did not have the guts to do so.
She was afraid of Zachary and the Stones‘ payback.
“Why should she be enjoying life when I’m experiencing hell now? There can only be one winner between us, and it has to be
me!”
The thought that her in–laws favored Liberty got under Jessica’s skin.
She was the victor, and yet she had it rougher than Liberty. Reality did not sit well with Jessica.