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“Don’t you trust what I said anymore? You’re misunderstanding Maisy. Maisy is obedient and sensible. She would never date Christopher.
“Your boyfriend is too ambitious, always aiming for something too far out of reach. If you someone, blame yourself for having poor judgment and choosing a boyfriend who is fickle.”
Sadie almost instinctively defended Maisy.
Between Maisy and Skylar, she had alwa
et blame
prioritized Maisy. But after speaking, she suddenly had
doubts. It seemed she had never considered how Skylar might feel.
Yet another voice emerged, asserting that if Maisy wasn’t wrong, then it must be Skylar’s fault. Someone had to pay for their mistakes.
Skylar’s gaze was cold as she looked at Sadie. Her gaze was deep and emotionless, as if she could see through the malice in Sadie’s nature.
“Mom, let’s not talk about this today.” Peter felt the conversation was straying further off course.
There would be plenty of time in the future to make Skylar feel at home in the Williams family.
“Sure, we’ve had our fair share of misunderstandings. But hey, we’re family, right? At the end of the day,
that’s what matters most.
could “We have some tough times ahead, and we must stick together to overcome them. The family really use your help right now, and if you pitch in, we’ll all acknowledge you,” Peter offered, tempting Skylar with a hint of recognition and belonging.
Previously, Skylar had tried to please them, but now she adopted an air of indifference. Yet, it was all a plan to draw their concern. It was time for them to indulge her.
Jeffrey took a deep breath and softened his tone. He didn’t hold onto the harsh words Skylar had just
spoken.
“We’re family,” he said. “No matter what you’ve done wrong, we’ll forgive you. I know you’re angry because we didn’t stand up for you.”
He added, “That was because you smeared Maisy on social media. I had already planned your way out, to send you abroad for a few years. When you come back after a few years, you can work at Williams Group.”
Skylar had never seen them submit before, especially not Jeffrey and Peter. The two were father and son, who had always looked at her with the same sarcastic eyes.
Now, they looked the same. It seemed prideful yet benevolent, as if saying, “Look! We are giving you a chance. Now cherish it.”
She felt that it was laughable because she wanted to know their motives. Without benefits or motives, neither of them would likely lower their heads.
“Tell me, what do you want me to do for you?” she asked.
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Jeffrey’s eyes lit up as he said, “Let your brother talk to you about it.”
“I know you know Paul well, and you two must have a good relationship with him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have stood up for you,” Peter began.
He added in a soft tone, “When a man stands up for a woman, it usually means he is interested in her. Paul definitely likes you.
“If you two are in a relationship, then it would be easy. Just give him a call and ask him to persuade Mr. Martin to continue collaborating with the Williams family.”
“If you’re not in a relationship, then agree to date him and try to persuade Mr. Martin.”
Skylar smirked. “Are you suggesting I sell myself off to Paul?”
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“Don’t put it so crudely. I’ve met Paul before. He’s a capable young man. As Mr. Martin’s assistant, he surely has a promising future. We’re thinking of your best interest.” Sadie sounded somewhat guilty.
Kenny kept his head down, not sure what to think. He glanced up when he heard Sadie’s words.
“If you compared him to Christopher, Paul is certainly better than him, right?” Samuel was irritated by Skylar’s ingratitude.
“Yes, Paul seems like a nice guy,” Maisy quickly added.
Trading Skylar for the Williams family’s future was worth it. If it meant sending Skylar to have sex with
else. Joe, she might not agree out of jealousy, but she would support sending Skylar to anyone
Skylar glanced at them and slowly said, “Unfortunately, Paul doesn’t like me.”
“He doesn’t like you? You are beautiful. Just be a bit more proactive, and he’ll surely like you. If not, I’ll find a way to get you into a relationship with him,” Peter said.
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Sadie was stunned. Maisy watched with glee. Kenny furrowed his brow. Jeffrey nodded,
“We’ll force him to marry you once the time is right. Then, you set the terms for the marriage. Everything will naturally fall into place.
“Skylar, your contributions to the family haven’t gone unnoticed. I promise you won’t be shortchanged. Once it’s settled, I’ll give you 500 thousand dollars.”
Skylar looked at Jeffrey with full irony. “Just now, you sald the Williams family couldn’t tolerate someone being a mistress. How quickly you contradict yourselves.”
“It’s different. We’ll do everything we can to make Paul marry you,” Jeffrey said, somewhat embarrassed.
“You’re hardly a virgin. You dated Christopher for seven or eight years. You’ve slept with someone a long time ago. Stop pretending to be a pure virgin.” Samuel completely lost his patience.
Maisy’s eyes shifted. She had heard from Christopher that he had never done anything with Skylar because she always said she wanted to wait until marriage.
“Samuel, shut up!” Sadie quickly intervened.
She wondered what kind of brother would talk about his sister like that. She thought that even if Skylar was rebellious, it was just because she misunderstood them. She felt that Paul really wasn’t bad.
“Skylar, Paul is a man worth entrusting your life to. We’re all thinking of your best interests, Sadie said
tenderly to Skylar.
Skylar looked at Sadie, who was letting out a somewhat forced smile. “If I were you, I’d be bolder. Let me sleep with Joe. It might even be easier.”
Jeffrey frowned. “Don’t be too greedy. Joe is not someone you can aspire to have. He didn’t even like Maisy. How could he like you?”
If it weren’t for the fact that they couldn’t make a move on Joe, he would’ve genuinely liked to use some means to get Maisy to sleep with Joe.
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“Are you getting close to Paul because of Joe? I advise you to drop that thought. You’re not worthy of Joe. If you do something outrageous and he finds out, you’ll drag the entire Williams family exclaimed sternly.
“Let’s leave it at that. Skylar, you should move back in today,” Jeffrey decided, then planned to head to the company.
The company was in disarray.
“Dad, I’ll drive, let’s go together.” Peter nodded.
As the two were about to leave the bedroom, Skylar said with a smirk, “What does your business have to do with me?”
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She would be delighted if the Williams family were ruined. Since her rebirth, she had been busy with many things and hadn’t had time to settle scores with them yet. She would go back and agree to divorce Joe to
terminate the agreement early.
She didn’t want money, only for Joe to suppress the Williams family. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be worth the plans they had made for her.
“What?” Jeffrey thought he had misheard her.
“Are you not satisfied with the 500 thousand dollars from Dad? I can give you another 500 thousand,” Peter offered. He thought Skylar was being too greedy.
Maisy secretly rolled her eyes. “Skylar, one million dollars is not a small amount.”
Kenny happened to see Maisy rolling her eyes. He had almost never seen Maisy’s mean side, but now it
was clear to him.
“Give me a billion dollars, and I’ll consider sleeping with Joe to get him to agree to collaborate with the Williams family. Skylar held up her index finger as if she was giving them an option.
In the end, she wasn’t like them. They wouldn’t give anyone a choice, but she was at least offering them something to ponder.
“You’re insane!” Maisy stood up furiously. She thought Skylar was trying to drain the Williams family.
Jeffrey’s face turned ashen. “Do you know what you’re saying?”
“A billion? Are you serious? Even if we handed you a billion, do you really think Joe would even spare you a second glance?” Samuel exclaimed angrily.
He wondered how Skylar could be so delusional.
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Everyone thought Skylar was dreaming.
“Why not try? You won’t know until you try. Transfer a billion dollars to me now, and maybe tomorrow at this time, I’ll show you a marriage certificate,” Skylar laughed.
“Stop being ridiculous. If word of this gets out, people will think the daughter of the Williams family doesn’t know her limit. If one million dollars isn’t enough, I’ll give you two million dollars. That’s a as I can offer. Don’t push your luck,” Peter said.
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He took a deep breath and tried to stay patient. If it weren’t for the unprecedented crisis the Williams family was facing, he wouldn’t give Skylar even two hundred dollars, let alone two million.
She always asked for too much and wasn’t afraid to make bold demands. Knowing Paul and unable to make him like her, she shamelessly claimed she’d marry Joe. Peter felt that it was disgraceful!
“Maisy, Joe isn’t someone like Christopher. Just because you say you like him doesn’t mean he’ll like you,” Maisy said disdainfully.
She knew Skylar’s days outside must have been tough. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be daydreaming. If daydreaming were useful, she reasoned, Skylar would already be Mrs. Martin now.
“Liking someone and marrying them are two different things. Even if he doesn’t like me, that doesn’t stop him from marrying me,” Skylar stated truthfully.
Everyone in the bedroom was listening, but they thought she was just bullshitting.
Sadie initially felt a bit guilty. But now, she was frustrated that Skylar wasn’t turning out as expected.
“Stop fantasizing. The Williams family can’t reach Joe’s level. Even if we really gave you a billion, Joe wouldn’t give you a second glance. Stop being ridiculous. Peter said coldly.
“If you never try, you’ll never know. One billion dollars, no less,” Skylar said expressionlessly.
“Impossible!” Samuel was the first to shout angrily.
“You need to stay home and cool off, Jeffrey spat.
Peter instructed, “Samuel, stay here and watch her. Make sure she doesn’t wander off. Let her think things through tonight.”
“Dad, Peter, you go to the office. I’ll stay and talk to her,” Maisy said.
Sadie also put on a stern expression. “It’s good you’re staying home. Take care of me. My neck’s been uncomfortable. The massage you gave me before was quite helpful. Give me a massage now.”
Indeed, Skylar had her merits. She had been good to her mother before.
Just then, Kenny’s eyes reddened slightly as he asked Skylar, “Do you hate us? Is that why you don’t want to help us?”
Skylar laughed lightly. “You’re just realizing this now?”
She wondered if there was anything they had done that wouldn’t make her hate them.
Kenny was stunned. Maisy was taken aback. Sadie and Peter furrowed their brows.
Samuel scoffed, “If anyone should hate, it should be us hating you. Your presence has brought shame to our family. Now we’re giving you a chance to do something for the family, but you don’t want it.”
“A billion dollars to stabilize the Williams company’s situation, are you sure you don’t want it?” Skylar
asked coldly
“Hell no!” Samuel cursed.
A dark gleam flickered in Skylar’s eyes. She smiled slowly and said each word deliberately, “I can’t wait to see the look of regret on your faces.”
She turned and walked away.
Jeffrey shouted angrily, “Stop her! She can’t go anywhere today. She can only leave when she’s thought things through!”
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Samuel and Peter both rushed forward. One grabbed Skylar’s wrist, and the other blocked Skylar’s path.
“Are you thinking of imprisoning me?” Skylar lifted her eyelids.
Her gaze was cold as she looked at Peter blocking her way.
“It’s for your own good. Stay home, and I’ll arrange for you to meet with Paul. Once things between you are settled and you’ve gotten the money, you can do whatever you want. I’ll even acknowledge you as my sister,” Peter said emotionlessly.
Samuel spoke to Peter, “To make sure nothing goes wrong, I’ll find a way to get some drugs.”
“Okay,” Peter nodded in agreement.
He glanced at the time. People were waiting for him at the office.
Jeffrey and Peter needed to return to deal with a myriad of pressing issues. As for Skylar, it would be best if she just complied. Otherwise, things would be bad when he ran out of patience.
Later, they would use some drugs on both Skylar and Paul.
Skylar’s eyes grew cold. She pulled out her phone from her bag. She lit up the call screen to show them. Paul has heard all your plans clearly. Would you like to explain them to him yourself?”
Peter and Samuel’s expressions changed.
“Skylar!” Both shouted in unison.
If it weren’t for the detached villa, the entire neighborhood could’ve heard them.
Jeffrey had just caught their conversation. His face was turning pale as he was about to say something. Then he heard Paul’s voice from Skylar’s phone.
“Trying to scheme against me? Even if I’m just an assistant, I have many ways to deal with you. What kind of man would bully a woman? I’ve recorded everything you just said about intending to scheme against me. I’m not finished with your family yet!”
Paul’s voice was cold and frightening.
Skylar knew her family’s true colors, so after her voice messages with Joe, she dialed Paul’s number. It was to let him listen carefully to the plans of these Williamses.
She felt that the target of their schemes deserved to know. She knew she had done a good deed.
“Paul, please listen to our explanation. Things are not as they seem, let’s meet up, and I’ll explain to you.” Peter pleaded urgently.
“Ms. Sullivan, do you need me to call the police for you now?” Paul asked politely.
His respectful demeanor toward Skylar was somewhat unexpected. “No need to call the police, we’re her family, we won’t make things difficult for her. She can go wherever she wants, we never thought about
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restricting her freedom,” Peter said immediately.
Previously displayed a high–handed attitude in front of Skylar, Peter was now completely humble. He knew that the Williams family couldn’t afford any more setbacks.
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If the police were to get involved, those already targeting the Williams family would definitely take the opportunity to tear them apart.
He had underestimated Skylar.
Under the watchful eyes of the Williams family members, Skylar left.
After she was gone, they all looked somber.
“Why do I feel something isn’t quite right? Why is Paul so polite to Skylar?” Kenny stepped forward with his brow furrowed.
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Kenny always felt they would regret what they did to Skylar that day.
“Skylar is no longer an option, and now we’ve offended Paul. I must think of a solution quickly,” Peter gasped in dismay
Jeffrey shouted, “Bitch!”
“What should we do? Paul definitely hates us now. Skylar is too cunning. Why did she call Paul to let him hear our conversation? Did she plan this before she came? Paul stood up for her, and she still claims she has nothing to do with him,” Maisy said darkly.
“She hates us and wants us ruined! When have we ever mistreated her for her to treat us this way?” Samuel was furious.
Kenny remembered something Skylar had said earlier. “It seems we’ve never been good to her.”
Since Skylar returned home, they had always been critical of her and were never satisfied with anything
about her.
In reality, Skylar was well–taught and very polite. She had always been considerate toward them.
Thinking of it, Kenny felt uncomfortable.
Peter coldly said, “Kenny, no matter how we treated her, she’s still part of the Williams family. But now, instead of supporting us during difficult times, she’s adding to our troubles. That’s not right.”
“Peter is right. Let’s see how long she can keep this up,” Samuel narrowed his eyes as he planned to teach Skylar a lesson when he got back to the set.
He felt that it had to be Charles who had spoiled Skylar. He had to teach them a good lesson!
Maisy cautiously looked at Kenny, “Kenny, are you blaming me? If I hadn’t stayed home, Skylar would have stayed and wouldn’t be so hostile toward us.”
She couldn’t allow their parents and brothers to go soft on Skylar.
Kenny looked at Maisy, whose eyes were red and puffy. He felt guilty thinking about his previous suspicions. “It’s not your fault. You’re my sister and always will be. Let’s not worry about Skylar anymore.”
“Kenny is right. Let’s forget about her! One day, when she’s had enough and is discarded, she’ll beg for us to take her back.” Samuel was furious.
Thinking that she was blood–related to Skylar made him uncomfortable. Samuel thought she was an
embarrassment!
Just minutes after Skylar, left Williams Residence, she received a call from Joe.
His first words were, “You told the Williams family to give you a billion dollars, and then you would sleep
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with me?”
She braked sharply. Skylar’s face turned red as if she had been caught in an act. She hadn’t thought it
through at the moment.
She also forgot that Paul could hear her conversation if he were with Joe.
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“I was just simply talking with them. Mr. Martin, don’t take it seriously. I know you have someone you like.” Skylar took a deep breath to keep her voice calm and composed.
He was really too overwhelming!
Skylar thought she heard Joe laughing faintly through the phone, but the sound was muffled.
“I have someone I like? I wasn’t aware.”
Joe seemed to be in a good mood and started chatting with her.
“I saw Annie interviewing you a few days ago, and then I also saw people saying you were a couple in college. Mr. Martin, I’m really sorry.
“I didn’t know you had someone you liked, so I rashly agreed to Grandma’s request. I’ll head to Galaxy Villa, and we can discuss the divorce. Skylar focused on driving while discussing the matter with Joe.
Joe’s voice was slightly cold. “I have nothing to do with Annie.”
Skylar wasn’t sure what to say. She wondered if, without any connection between them, they would su attend John’s engagement party together. Perhaps it was merely a simple fight between couples.
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Half an hour later, Skylar met Joe. They hadn’t seen each other for over ten days. When Joe saw Skylar return, he looked at her.
“You’re back?”
“Yes, there was no traffic. It only took me 30 minutes to come back from Williams Residence,” Skylar said as she walked in while carrying her bag.
Skylar was silent for a moment before following him. She had thought they were going out, but Joe led
Skylar to the garage instead.
In Skylar’s mind, if these cars weren’t impressive, the ones elsewhere definitely weren’t worth considering.
Natalie had once briefed her on a few models, mentioning that Jeremy liked one. It was a limited edition that Joe had reserved. Jeremy could only long for it..
“The most expensive car my coworer drives is worth just over a hundred thousand. If I drive this to work, I’ll inevitably be bombarded with questions. At work, I prefer to keep a low profile.”
She said that Jeremy had taken her there a few times to meet with some friends. However, she rarely saw Joe there, as he was usually busy.
She felt that entertainment reporters must love them. There was always so much gossip to dig into. Thanks to these stories, Skylar’recognized all four men.
Skylar loved looking at beautiful women, especially that day. She had just watched dramas starring these two actresses not long ago. She suddenly felt that driving Joe there was quite worthwhile.
Pure and ascetic, these guys had spent years guessing whether Joe had issues. They were shocked by him quietly having a woman by his side
He felt that Joe suddenly having a beautiful secretary must mean there was something fishy going on. It was likely a romantic affair kept close at hand.
Mark raised his eyebrows and gave Skylar a look. He thought that Skylar couldn’t only accompany Joe to meet friends but also receive his gentle treatment. She must be either very skilled or very talented in bed.
Before they had even started playing, Skylar began to worry. Joe was in a rare good mood and softened his tone, “Don’t worry.”
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