“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 n