Chapter 648

Clive had this in mind, so he did not think about Zachary when his sister mentioned that Serenity’s husband had the last name York.

Although the York family had a deep heritage that spanned several generations, they originated from the countryside. It was said from where their ancestors lived, everyone had the last name York.

Clive did not know whether Zachary’s ancestors brought along the townspeople when they made a fortune in the city.

However, he was cognizant that there were indeed many employees with the surname York in the headquarters of York Corporation and its branch companies. However, most of them had nothing to do with Zachary and simply shared the same last name.

“That’s why I called you up. I want you to find an opportunity to secretly ask Serenity what her husband’s name is. Don’t let Mom or Elisa find out. You know Elisa hasn’t completely let go of her feelings for Zachary.

“Mom just found Serenity and Liberty, so don’t let her know for the time being. I don’t know how she’ll react if Serenity’s husband really turns out to be Zachary. She’s bent on helping her two nieces now, but she loves Elisa more.

“Even our affection is biased toward Elisa. After all, Elisa is my sister, but Serenity is just my cousin who we just reconnected with. We don’t even have a sibling bond yet.”

Clive said in a low voice, “Elisa told me that Serenity always addresses her husband as Mr. York around her. She had never mentioned her husband’s name before. Coincidentally, Elisa also addressed Zachary as Mr. York in front of other girls. She doesn’t use his first name either.

“I think that’s probably how it is. They both don’t know that the man they’re talking about is actually the same person.”

Alice paused before saying, “Clive, I feel like you’ve already decided that Serenity’s husband is Zachary.

“Serenity’s best friend is Mrs. Lowe’s niece, and the Lowe family’s heir often goes to Serenity’s shop.

How could it be that Serenity doesn’t even mention her husband’s name in front of Mr. Lowe and the others?”

Clive added, “You don’t understand the York family’s way of education, so it’s normal for you to think so.

“The York family’s children are well protected before they step into society, so outsiders don’t know what they look like or what their names are. They attend schools like ordinary people, so no one knows that they’re actually from the York family.

“The first time Zachary attended a business reception was when his grandmother brought him to one ten years ago. It was his official debut. If Old Mrs. York participates in a business reception, the other guests must be rich and influential. She only introduced Zachary to those bigwigs.

“After that, Zachary slowly took over York Corporation, and everyone called him Mr. York. Among those in the younger generation, only those who were close to the York family know his name.

“He also protects his privacy exceptionally well. If Elisa weren’t from the Stone family, she wouldn’t even be able to find out Zachary’s name, let alone pursue him.

“Mr. Lowe might not know that Serenity’s Zachary is Zachary York, or he just thought that it was someone with the same name. After all, no one would expect Serenity’s husband to be the great Zachary York. With his temperament, do you think he’s someone who would get married all of a sudden?”

Alice shook her head. “I don’t believe that he is Serenity’s husband, but you said that you saw Serenity’s ring matching Zachary’s.”

Even though it was her husband raising those doubts, she still could not believe it.

Clive said, “I hope I’m just overthinking. If Serenity’s husband indeed turns out to be Zachary… Alice, if Serenity’s husband is really Zachary, we have to keep it a secret. It’s not to help Zachary, but it’s for Elisa.”