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Skylar thought of Jeremy, whom she had met before, and he had doted on Natalie. So she thought it was most likely a coincidence.
Joe’s face fell when he saw Skylar stop suddenly.
The sound kept ringing in their ears. It was irritating.
Seeing Skylar standing rooted to the spot at the door, he suddenly realized she could be waiting for him.
Joe composed himself when he thought of her intention. He picked up the glass next to him and took a few sips of water as he stared coldly at Skylar and her great figure.
He wondered if she stood there just to seduce him.
“What’s wrong?” Joe asked indifferently.
His cold voice was just like the night breeze. Skylar only came back to her senses when she felt the chill.
She turned to look at Joe. “I just suddenly thought of something. Nothing. Goodnight.”
She immediately grabbed a towel from the side, wrapped her body, and returned to the villa before
rushing back to her room.
After showering and drying her hair, she got ready for bed. However, she felt a bit thirsty as soon as she lay down.
There was no water in the room, and she had sweated when she was in the hot spring just now. S
needed to get hydrated.
She opened the door and walked out. Then, she found the fridge. There were some beverages, water, and
even alcohol in it.
Since she wasn’t a fan of beverages or smoothies, she only grabbed a bottle of mineral water.
After that, she closed the fridge and took a few sips of the water. The water quenched her thirst instantly.
Just when she was about to turn around, she bumped into a hard surface.
“Ahh!” She took a step back in panic. But someone held her by her waist.
Under the dim light, Skylar met a pair of dark eyes. “Mr. Martin!”
Surprised by his sudden appearance, she wondered if she had bumped into his chest just now.
“What are you doing here?” she asked.
Joe released his grip around her waist.
Her sleepwear was baggy and wouldn’t show her figure. If he hadn’t seen her in a bikini, he wouldn’t have
thought she had a great figure.
She had such a slim waist.
Tm here to grab some water Joe’s voice was slightly hoarse
Skylar nodded and moved to the side. “There’s still water inside I go to my room?
Joe glanced at her. “Okay”
Skylar had barely taken a few steps forward when doe called her
“Are you still thinking about your ex–boyfriend?” he asked:
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Skylar frowned at his question Christopher had hurt her deeply, and she would never fat for someone
easily again in her life.
Her voice was a little cold as she replied, “Mr. Martin, he’s my ex–boyfriend, as you’ve said”
Christopher didn’t deserve a place in her heart. A jerk like him was no different from a dead person to her
Joe raised an eyebrow. The more one loved someone, the more they would hate that person when they
got betrayed
He could feel that Skylar truly hated Christopher. It also meant that Christopher still had a place in her
He grabbed a cigarette when the realization dawned upon him.
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As he lit the cigarette, the light cast upon his face flickered.
Skylar couldn’t fathom what was on Joe’s mind, so she could only guess. ‘Don’t worry, Mr. Martin. I know what to do. I won’t date anyone in the three years of our marriage. I’ll never make Grandma worry.”
He was probably afraid that she still had something to do with Christopher and that their matters would inadvertently alert Glori
There was something she couldn’t tell him. He wouldn’t have thought she was still entangled with Christopher if he had known her experience in her previous life.
After all, she didn’t enjoy being tortured, and she wasn’t that lowly.
“Okay,” Joe replied softly..
Suddenly, Skylar felt something welling in her chest. She couldn’t hold herself back and said, “Mr. Martin, since you told me not to be in a relationship in three years, I wish you could do the same too.”
It was a mutual agreement. It didn’t make sense if she was the only one abiding by the request.
Joe could feel the hostility from Skylar. His frustration vanished in an instant. Then, he replied patiently, I’ll abide by the agreement.”
Skylar didn’t dwell on that matter. “Okay then. Goodnight.”
“Goodnight.”
When Skylar returned to her room to sleep, Joe grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge and took a few sips. Then, he went outside to smoke.
He saw the message from Jeremy on his phone.
Jeremy: “Are you in the hot spring resort, too?”
Joe recalled the voice he had heard when they were in the hot spring just a moment ago and tapped on
the screen.
Joe: “Did you bring a woman here?”
Jeremy: “Did the receptionist tell you?”
Joe’s eyes darkened as he replied, “No.”
Jeremy stopped replying, and Joe switched off his phone before he walked to the villa.
The next morning, the chauffeur came to pick up Skylar.
Joe was still in the hot spring resort. He had said he would pick up Gloria from George’s place around 10:
00 am.
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Skylar arrived at Daniel’s store. She washed her hands and got ready for restoration work.
When she was about to enter the workroom, Caleb tugged at her and asked, “Has Mr. Gardner Senior’s
team called you?”
He had been buttering up his grandfather for days, so Alexander would certainly agree to have Skylar join
his team.
Skylar said regretfully, “Mr. Gardner Senior’s team sent me a message yesterday afternoon. I wasn’t
accepted.”
“What?” Caleb widened his eyes. He hadn’t expected this.
“It’s okay. I lack experience, and I didn’t major in archaeology, history, or anything related to those in college. It was normal that they didn’t accept me. I was mentally prepared. Anyway, thank you for telling
me about this opportunity.”
Seeing how shocked Caleb was, Skylar thought he felt bad for her.
Daniel heard them and said, “I’ve recommended Skylar to the auction house. Once she’s done with the work here, she can apply for a job there. They offer higher pay and bonuses.”
“Auction house isn’t better than Mr. Gardner Senior’s team.” Caleb scratched his head and glared at Daniel. He hadn’t expected his grandfather to be this cold–hearted.
He wondered why Alexander was so ruthless. He had reassured Alexander, yet his grandfather didn’t
believe him.
Alexander was stubborn and merely took Skylar as an inexperienced young lady. He reckoned that someone recommended by Caleb wasn’t capable
He thought Caleb had only done that because he wanted to court the woman by showing off he could let her join Alexander’s team.
Caleb had no idea why most grandfathers would dote on their grandchildren, but it was the complete opposite for him.
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Caleb actually wished it was just as Alexander had assumed. Skylar was undoubtedly capable.
Skylar wasn’t only good at restoring antiques, but she also knew how to authenticate them. She could tell at a glance if something was fake or bad.
Caleb reckoned that Alexander must be getting on in years if he insisted on judging one’s capability based
on one’s age and experience.
Skylar pushed open the door and entered the workroom. She didn’t like to be disturbed when she worked, and she preferred a quiet environment.
She also needed to pay full attention. Besides, she wasn’t even bothered by the fact that she hadn’t been accepted by Alexander’s team.
She was only a little disappointed when she found out about the result.
Seeing that Skylar soon immersed herself in work, Caleb was so furious that he texted his grandfather,” I’m going for a DNA test. I don’t think you’re my grandpa.”
Alexander replied, “You should go for a DNA test with your dad when you’re free. I suspect that you’re not
his son.”
Caleb held his phone so tightly that he almost crashed it. He thought he must have committed sins in his past life to have a grandfather like Alexander.
After replying to Caleb’s messages, Alexander looked at the people who came for the interview. He would be interviewing them personally.
These interviewees were experienced in this field, and they were authenticating all kinds of antiques. The interview would take several hours that day, and his team had high requirements for their team members. The incapable ones wouldn’t even dare to face him.
The interview consisted of many stages.
Alexander doted on Caleb. It was just that Caleb wasn’t reliable.
Most of Caleb’s friends preferred challenging activities. Some of them were overconfident in their capability when they had only attended college for a few days and picked up some skills.
Caleb was influenced easily and had less experience in society, so he tended to trust others easily.
Alexander reckoned that the youth these days weren’t comparable to those from his generation. Although they had no skills, they pretended they knew everything. It was simply troubling.
Seeing Caleb had stopped complaining, Alexander set his phone down. Then, he scrutinized the interviewees in silence.
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In fact, these interviewees were considered the cream of the crop, but Alexander wasn’t pleased with them. Most of the young people were reluctant to endure hardships these days.
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In the laboratory, Kenny keyed in a line of command on the computer.
However, the robotic arm that was being tested swayed vigorously before falling to the floor and breaking
in half.
He had tested it for the 300th time in two days, yet he never succeeded.
“Was that information from Steven’s thesis his imagination?” Kenny questioned in a low voice. He wondered if Steven had set him up on purpose.
Back when they were in college, they had been going against each other. Kenny looked down on Steven. He thought Steven was arrogant and acted as if he was the son of a prominent family when he was from the countryside.
Steven had always performed better than Kenny in college, but his family background was nothing compared to Kenny’s. Kenny’s family could provide him with all kinds of resources, assisting him in developing his career.
However, Kenny hadn’t expected Steven would also be hired into the same technology company he had, just joined. This company had the best technology and research equipment in the country.
Then, he thought of Skylar’s attitude toward him. He reckoned it could be Steven who had told her to do
- SO.
He went to look for Steven in a huff when he thought of how Skylar only listened to Steven instead of him. Steven was focusing on the data on the computer when he suddenly felt a pain in his cheek. Then, he heard Kenny scolding, “Did you tell Skylar to look for a sugar daddy to embarrass the Williams family?”
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As soon as Kenny said that, the rest of them held their breath.
Kenny and Steven hadn’t been getting along, but they seemed fine on the surface.
Many of them in the company turned a blind eye despite knowing Kenny had stolen Steven’s thesis.
At this point, Kenny seemed arrogant and didn’t take Steven seriously. After all, he had just come to beat him up.
Steven turned and punched Kenny’s face, his expression grim.
“You said Skye’s your sister. Is this how a brother should behave? Skye will only get married to someone and will never get a sugar daddy!” he exclaimed.
Kenny was stunned after getting punched in the face.
He covered his face and felt an indescribable feeling when he looked at Steven, who was defending Skylar. It was as though they never wished to acknowledge that Skylar had been outstanding in the first place. They seemed to feel better if Skylar didn’t do well and if Maisy was more capable.
They wouldn’t trust or defend Skylar unconditionally as Steven did.
“Have you ever treated her as a part of your family? What does she have to do with Maisy’s sickness and needing a blood transfusion?
“You’ve been guilt–tripping her to make her donate her blood. Have you ever thought about her health? Since you guys despise her this much, you’d better not look for her next time.” Steven spat.
“Also, Kenny Williams, you stole my thesis, yet you have the nerve to come to me! Aren’t you ashamed?”
he questioned.
Steven rarely fought with others. He wasn’t bothered by how Kenny had been picking on him secretly.
However, Skylar was his weakness. He couldn’t bear someone slandering and messing with his younger sister, whom he had been pampering since she was young.
“What the hell are you talking about?” Kenny was enraged.
Kenny had been living in regrets since he had stolen Steven’s thesis. He wondered why he would do such
a lowly act back then. Now, he couldn’t even speak righteously for himself.
However, he thought Steven had no reason to act arrogantly when it was merely a thesis.
Steven sneered. He despised Kenny.
Skylar hadn’t seen Joe for days.
Paul had sent her a message, telling her that Joe needed to go on a business trip for several days.
She had recently taken some time to go back and have a meal with her adoptive mother, Janine.
Then, she went to school to visit Harvey. He would sit for the college entrance exam soon, so he had
been studying every day.
She wanted to visit Charles, but he told her that the filming site was in poor condition. He was worried
she would feel uncomfortable there. Hence, he told her to visit again sometime later.
Steven called her and told her to make an arrangement. He wanted to meet the person she had married.
Seeing how Steven insisted on meeting that person, Skylar was slightly troubled. She had no idea how
she should tell Joe about it.
Since she was occupied with work, she made up an excuse to turn Steven down. He didn’t press on the
matter.
Skylar had completed the last painting at Daniel’s place. She would go for an interview at the auction house the next day, as Daniel recommended
That afternoon, she had to go shopping with Natalie.
Natalie and Jeremy had to attend a banquet at 8:00 pm.
As soon as they met, Natalie started complaining, “I don’t like attending banquets like this since I need to socialize. But this time, they’ve invited both of us. I need to go with Jeremy even if I don’t want to attend.
“It’s the engagement banquet for the Gardner family’s youngest son, John Gardner. Do you know who else Is attending? Joe Martin–the man we met at the place where we had stew the other day.
“Joe and John are childhood friends. My husband was their classmate in college, and they’d gather sometimes. But I’ve never met the two of them.”
Skylar spaced out slightly when she heard Natalie mentioning Joe Martin.
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After a while, Natalie walked out of the dressing room in a customized gown.
Natalie had fair skin and a bright smile that would make one forget their worries. She looked youthful and was like a fairy in the perfectly tailored white gown.
“What do you think?” Natalie knew she didn’t have a curvy figure, so she had been envious of Skylar.
The gown she had selected looked less feminine.
However, she knew Jeremy was fond of girls with a personality like hers and didn’t care much about body figures. If not, she would be so concerned about her body.
Skylar was surprised. “It’s beautiful and suits you well.”
“This will do then.” Natalie twirled in front of the mirror.
Although she didn’t have a hot figure, she could pull off most outfits. She would be a beauty if she were to find the right style.
Natalie praised herself secretly. Suddenly, she stared at something behind Skylar.
Seeing that, Skylar turned to look.
On the sixty–inch LED screen, Joe was getting interviewed by a female host.
“Thank you for doing this interview, Mr. Martin. But I have another question. Are you single?”
Joe fell silent for a brief moment and nodded.
Although he didn’t answer the question, his non meant that he was single at that moment.
Skylar arched an eyebrow.
The female host seemed pleased with his answer. “Mr. Martin, you’re still single although you’re such an outstanding person. Could you tell us the requirements you have for your partner?”
“As long as it’s someone I like.” Joe’s answer was straightforward.
“Oh my goodness!” Natalie exclaimed and pointed at somewhere outside the store. “It seems like we’ve bumped into Joe quite frequently these days. Skylar, look. Quick! Isn’t that Joe Martin? I think he’s with the female host who interviewed him.”
Skylar immediately looked over and saw the two standing in front of a restaurant, chatting happily as they
headed to the entrance.
She even caught Joe, whose face was always devoid of expressions, smiling faintly. She could tell he truly admired the female host/
“I remember who the female host is! I think she’s Annie Silver, a well–known figure in my husband’s college. She seemed to be the campus belle. She surely knows Joe Martin.
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“Perhaps they merely took advantage of the Interview to flirt. They’ve probably contacted each other secretly since long ago.” Natalie was excited that she had discovered juicy gossip.
Thinking about what she had found out, Natalie thought she could be a detective.
Skylar thought Natalie had discovered the truth again. She couldn’t express how she felt after knowing Joe was fond of someone. But she thought she should sort things out and talk to Gloria.
By then, she could tell her brother she had a quick divorce soon after her marriage.
Natalie wanted to prove her assumption correct, so she called Jeremy. However, it was Jeremy’s
secretary who picked up the phone.
“Mr. Hughes is in a meeting right now, so he couldn’t answer the call.”
Natalie froze when she heard the soft female voice from the other end of the line. The voice would make
any man fall for her.
Natalie wondered if Jeremy had a new secretary. “I’m Mr. Hughes‘ wife. Tell him to call me back when he’s done with the meeting.”
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On the other end of the line, the woman paused for a few seconds before replying indifferently, “Okay, I’ll let Mr. Hughes know.”
After hanging up the phone, Natalle frowned, “He didn’t tell me he’s changed his secretary.”
Skylar heard Natalie mumbling, so she asked, “What’s wrong?”
Natalie smiled. “Nothing. My husband is in a meeting right now, so he couldn’t answer my call. It was his secretary who picked up the phone
“Something’s strange, though. I wonder why the previous secretary quit, as he was doing quite well. Whatever, I don’t care about his work mat
“It’s a pity I couldn’t get immediate information about the gossip. I’ll ask him when I see him tonight. Then, I’ll share the story between Joe and Annie with you.”
She saw Joe, who was in the car across the road. He was staring at her, too. And he seemed surprised to see her.
Annie looked very pretty on screen, but when Skylar saw her in person, she thought Annie looked more stunning. Her features were sharp, and she looked just like a rich and beautiful lady from a prominent
Annie frowned when she saw Skylar. She noticed Joe staring at the woman across the road for a long time. He had been staring at her as he waited for the red light to turn green.
Caleb rarely visited his grandfather’s workplace. Alexander had been busy recently, so he couldn’t even get ahold of him.
Sure, the photos showed she had done some restoration work, but photos could be made up. Résumé, on
“How about this, old fart. I’ll quit my job at Daniel’s place and work with you full–time. But under one condition–you’ll interview Skylar. If she’s as bad as you think, I’ll move into this building and learn from you for a year, starting from the basics. How’s that?
“This is your last chance, Grandpa. I’m the only one in this family with a bit of talent for this. This is also
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the only shop that does restoration work in this town. Who are you going to pass it on to if not me?”
Alexander clenched his teeth. He was annoyed, but Caleb did hit a weak spot.
Alexander was surprised. “She doesn’t know who you are?” He couldn’t help but think Caleb was lying to
Caleb felt uncomfortable by the intense gaze and quickly changed the topic. “Let’s go. Uncle John is. getting engaged tonight. My parents can’t make it so you and I will have to be there.”
She fell asleep with a smile on her face.
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