Chapter 11

“Let’s go.”

Despite tearing into Serenity in his mind, Zachary had no intention to say or do anything about it.

Serenity was his wife on paper, but they were no different than strangers.

Too scared to say anything, the driver started the car.

Serenity had no idea she nearly ran into her man’s car. She sped off on her e-bike and made it to the shop in no time. Jasmine always arrived earlier than Serenity since the former lived nearby.

“Seren.”

Jasmine ordered breakfast after she was done setting up the shop. She was enjoying breakfast when her best friend entered the scene. Jasmine asked with a smile, “Have you eaten?”

“Yeah.”

“Oh.” Jasmine went on to finish the most important meal of the day.

“I brought you some desserts. They’re delicious. Try them.”

Picking up a bag by the cash register, Jasmine told her best friend.

Serenity placed her bike key by the cash register and sat down before pulling over the bag containing the dessert. “You can’t go wrong with desserts. I saw a Roll Royce on my way to work, Jasmine.”

Jasmine replied, “I see. It’s not strange to spot a Rolls Royce in Wiltspoon, but it’s not a common sight. Did you see who’s in the car? Is it just like in the books – a hot and single CEO?”

Serenity stared at Jasmine without a word.

Jasmine chuckled. “That’s what it’s like in the books. Why are the young, hot, and rich CEOs eluding us?”

are made up to cater to the market. Would anyone read a book if it’s about your average wage earner? The leading man has to be society’s elite even if he isn’t a CEO.”

into another bout of laughter.

Are you free tonight, Seren?”

home or at the shop, right?

revolved around managing the shop and caring for her sister’s son.

high society. I got an invite. Do you want to come along and

run in

the upper crust was beyond her reach. She had no intention to elbow her way into the community, nor did she have

the server if someone of her

taking you. Seren, oh Seren. Please come

They owned several properties and half a block of stores, making their millions through rent. However, wealth could not buy social standing.

into a rich and powerful family.

had just only what it took to bag a wealthy and influential bachelor. Since Jasmine’s mom asked, the aunt was happy

you to get married again?”

can’t wait to kick their daughters out and make them another man’s problem once their daughters turn eighteen. I can make my own money and be financially independent. I don’t need a man to enjoy

circle, it took her decades to get there. She faced a lot of difficulties when she first married her husband. She used to cry to my mom when she

and not being bound by the upper crust’s unwritten rules.

They’re all Wiltspoon’s finest and richest. We can check the

not one to say no to food.

So was Jasmine.

interest that

an hour of convincing before Serenity gave in to her best friend’s request. They closed

nephew. Her nephew had seen a doctor, and the fever was only a

Serenity’s mind

Liberty about attending a dinner party with Jasmine.

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