“Just you wait. I’ll kick up a fuss at your husband’s office and demand that he forks out the money. Otherwise, I’ll ask your in-laws instead. You won’t be able to show your face there. Your in-laws will find you an eyesore and kick you out!” threatened Old Mr. Hunt.
That was what he intended to do.
Prior to coming, his grandsons showed him the ropes in case Serenity and Liberty hated their guts too much to pay up.
Now that Serenity was Mrs. York, she must want to keep up with her appearance more than ever.
Serenity would pay them hush money for the sake of her in-laws’ reputation if they brazenly cause a commotion.
The Hunts could make a racket at Zachary’s office or the Yorks’ family home if Serenity refused to give them money. Serenity was not on good terms with them, but it did not change the fact that they were family. Their existence would be an embarrassment to Serenity regardless.
Serenity was unlikely to gain a foothold since she married into the York family as a nobody. Heck, her in-laws probably did not like her. The Hunt’s public blow-up was a surefire way to make a fool out of the Yorks while intensifying the conflict between her and the Yorks.
It might lead to Zachary divorcing Serenity.
John suggested to Old Mr. Hunt that they test the waters with Serenity here. They could come back for more if Serenity was willing to pay the hush money. The Yorks were wealthy anyway. The whole family could indulge in the good life for a while, and all they had to do was ask every time they were low on cash.
Of course, they came prepared in the event Serenity refused to give them the money—they would go ahead and contact the press to furtively take videos of them causing a commotion at York Corporation or the Yorks’ residence and publish the videos online. They bet the Yorks would be furious, and Serenity would take the brunt of their anger.
The Hunts had nothing to lose since they were without jobs anyway. They were here for the long run and would make things difficult for Serenity until she was driven out of the York family.
Why should Serenity relish in her role as Mrs. York when their lives were a living hell right now?
“You don’t have to go to my office. I’m right behind you.”
A husky and flat tone was heard.
Old Mr. Hunt cocked his head to see it was Zachary. His sons and grandsons appeared frightened as Zachary’s security details shut them out.
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