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Skylar continued going through the orders she had received. However, there were too many of them. While waiting for that buyer to reply, she fell asleep on the bed.
It was already morning when she woke up.
As she went downstairs, she bumped into Joe, who was just back from his morning jog. She naturally greeted him. “Good morning.
“Good morning.” Joe wiped the sweat on his brow with a towel.
Skylar watched as sweat dripped off his chin, and her expression stiffened.
What had happened yesterday was an accident, nothing more!
After composing herself, Skylar looked at the spread of food on the dining table–a hearty breakfast had
been served.
“I’m going up to take a shower. If you’re hungry, go ahead and have some breakfast,” said Joe.
Nodding. Skylar saved the pleasantries and sat at the table. Then, she chose whatever food she preferred
from the variety that had been served.
Joe was quick. He came downstairs after ten minutes. Seeing that Skylar was leisurely enjoying her
breakfast, he also sat at the table.
As though there was a tacit understanding between them, they both put aside what had happened last
night.
After breakfast, they went back to the city. Joe dropped Skylar off at her office first.
Skylar got out of the car. After Joe’s car passed the traffic light, she withdrew her gaze. She had taken the
day off yesterday, so she had to push harder today.
With long strides, she headed toward the office building.
Just as she was about to reach the entrance, she spotted a middle–aged couple before it.
At this hour, everyone was heading to work. When Skylar’s colleagues noticed the neatly dressed couple
clad in branded attire, they felt curious.
Wasn’t it too early for customers to be here? But the couple didn’t seem to be here for their service, seeing how they had come empty–handed. Could they be waiting for someone?
When the couple noticed Skylar, they immediately walked toward her.
At that moment, Skylar’s colleagues got their answer–that couple was indeed here for someone, and it was Skylar!
Skylar glanced at her watch. She had ten minutes left.
“Skye, you’re finally here. Why haven’t you been answering your phone? Your dad and I have been womed
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about you.
“We didn’t make ourselves clear that day, and you must’ve taken what we said the wrong way.” Sadie approached Skylar and tried to hold her hands without consent.
She was unusually polite. Skylar had never seen her like this.
Skylar took note of their deliberate smiles. Perhaps their smiles seemed fake now because she had decided to stop caring about this insincere couple.
Jeffrey said, “We didn’t communicate our thoughts well that day, which must be why you misunderstood
- US.
“You’re our biological daughter, and we finally found you after so much hard work. We can’t let someone else disgrace you, can we?
“We were just too concerned about you. We were worried that you’d be deceived.”
He didn’t seem to be in good shape, probably because he hadn’t slept well for many days. Everything he had worked so hard to build was on the verge of crumbling. Because of that, he looked haggard.
Sadie sensed Skylar’s aloof attitude and felt uneasy. Not too long ago, Skylar had been nice to Sadie and tried hard to please her. But now, she seemed very distant.
“Kenny and the others approached me the other day, and now it’s you. Are you going to keep
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Humans were born evil. However, the Williamses had practically been stripped of their conscience. They never reflected on themselves whenever a problem arose. Instead, they would blame it all on others.
They were truly egoistic.
Jeffrey and Sadie froze.
“That’s a horrible thing to say, Skye. You never behaved like this. It’s only been a few days. How is it that you’ve changed so much? Did someone say anything to you that you’re seeing us in such a light?
“Your dad and I have always loved you and hoped you’d have a good life. We don’t want you to go down. the wrong path.
Just like us, your brothers have your best interest at heart. How can you disregard their kind intention?
“Instead, you think we have ulterior motives and won’t give up until we achieve them,” Sadie criticized, displeased.
Jeffrey frowned deeply. “Your mom’s right. I’m disappointed in you. We’re only came here today so that others wouldn’t talk behind our backs.
“We don’t want them to think that we, as your parents, have neglected you and merely watch as you take the wrong path. If that happens, we will have to take the blame.”
Skylar glanced at the time. “You have three minutes.”
Sadiesaid, “You aren’t even up to the job. Going to work is just your way of making your résumé look good. It won’t matter if you’re a few minutes late!
“You’re not getting away with this even if you refuse to talk about it. We still don’t know whose mistress you’ve become, but you can’t hide it from us for long.
“Before things take a turn for the worse, you’d better tell us everything truthfully.”
As Sadie spoke, she looked up at the office building. “Your lover must be the one who helped get you into Gardner Group, right? Who is he?”
She and Jeffrey had had a thorough discussion. It might be true that the way they managed their company was flawed.
Other than that, Martin Group’s refusal to collaborate might have contributed to the situation they were in
now
It was also possible that Skylar had had someone make things difficult for them. But again, she might have nothing to do with this at all.
Nevertheless, now that Skylar had found herself an influential sugar daddy, they might be able to save their company through her connection.
But to their dismay, they couldn’t find out who it was. They dared not even investigate it openly.
Jeffrey put on the facade of a kindly father figure, saying, “Skye, I made mistakes and misunderstood you. I promise you don’t have to donate your blood to Maisy if you don’t want to. I’ll buy you your favorite car for your birthday, too.
“But now, our company’s future is at stake. Please put aside all your resentment for now. I’ll make it up to you later,”
When Sadie heard him relieve Skylar from donating her blood against her wish, she wanted to say no to that. She couldn’t bear to see Maisy suffer. However, she could only keep her reluctance to herself for
now.
The blood donation wasn’t something they could compromise on.
This morning, Maisy had looked pale when she had returned from her friend’s house. Her face had been drained of color, yet she had endured the discomfort and kept Sadie company during breakfast.
Maisy had even advised Sadie to get over it and stop arguing with Skylar. Maisy was such a sweet daughter. Sadie would never let her go through so much pain anymore.
“I don’t have a sugar daddy,” Skylar replied coldly.
How lowly was she in Jeffrey’s and Sadie’s eyes for them to think that she needed someone else’s help to secure a i
at Gardner Group?
Had they never checked Gardner Group’s recruitment regulations? Had they been born without the ability to think?
“How can that be? How could you have joined Mr. Gardner Senior’s team without help from others? Skye, when did you learn to lie through your teeth?” Sadie frowned.
Skylar had been raised in the countryside. Hence, Sadie questioned how she could have what it took to Join Alexander’s team. What a liar! She didn’t know her place at all.
“That’s not important. I’ll take your word that you got the job through your own efforts. Right now, I only have one thing to ask of you. Let us meet your sugar–no, I mean, your boyfriend,” Jeffrey said with a
frown.
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Jeffrey was clearly annoyed at having to reign in his temper while speaking to Skylar. He thought she was being insensible.
“Skylar, do you need help?” Skylar’s colleagues saw her being confronted by a couple who were obviously. behaving unfavorably. That concerned them.
Skylar smiled and thanked them for their concern. “Thanks, but I’m alright for now.”
Then, she told Jeffrey and Sadie, “I don’t have a boyfriend. You’re wasting your time. Stop coming to me. I don’t want to see you two anymore.”
Then, she walked around them and headed toward the entrance.
“Wait! Skye, we’re not that gullible. You don’t have to lie!” Sadie was pissed.
No wonder Peter and Samuel had looked so grumpy after meeting her the last time. Sadie also
understood now why Maisy had been so mad that she had fallen sick.
Skylar was taking them for idiots. She didn’t even bother to come up with a better lie.
“Skye, you really disappoint me.” Jeffrey was out of patience.
Skylar scoffed. “And what has that got to do with me? Stop coming after me, or I’ll call the security on you.
Then, she continued walking toward the building.
Sadie wanted to grab her, but Skylar was too fast for her. Sadie felt embarrassed as her arm hung midair. There was nothing she could do but watch Skylar enter the office building.
Staring at the guards at the entrance, Sadie went red with anger. Turning around, she noticed that Jeffrey looked gloomy as well.
She said, “We didn’t raise her, so she doesn’t care about us. What should we do now, Jeff? She refuses to
tell the truth.
“From that, we can tell that her sugar daddy is someone whose identity should be kept hidden. Can it be… “A thought occurred to her, and her eyes widened in disbelief.
She continued, “Can it be that… Jeff Mr. Gardner Senior always turns down people who try to get into his team through connections. Those who aren’t skilled would never get the chance to join.
“But Skye got in. That means the person who helped her is related to Mr. Gardner Senior, Can it be that she’s seeing his son?
“He only has two sons. His elder son is abroad, while his younger son, John, lives in Jipsburg. Can he be the one?”
Jeffrey’s eyes lit up. “John Gardner…”
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“Yes, Jeff. It might be him. He just got engaged recently. He must’ve taken Skye in as his mistress after that. No one can know about this; that must be why Skylar refuses to tell us about him. It all makes sense
now.”
The more Sadie spoke, the more convinced she was that her assumptions were correct.
Although Skylar didn’t stand out in any way, she did have the looks that would attract most men.
“Alright. Now that we have the guy, let’s find him. I’ll have a good talk with John.” Jeffrey thought they had
found a solution to their situation.
Sadie nodded. “It’s best if he calls off his engagement and marries Skye. Then, he can wholeheartedly help us.”
“Okay, I’ll get ready. Peter will come with me tomorrow when I go to meet John,” Jeffrey immediately said.
While they were on their way home, Maisy called them to find out how things were going. So, Sadie told her everything.
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Sadie said, “We met Skye, but she didn’t tell us anything. Your dad and I figured out who her sugar daddy Is.”
Maisy felt her heart sink. Her grip tightened on her phone. Was what she had feared going to happen after all? She didn’t want Sadie and Jeffrey to know about Skylar’s relationship with Joel
If they found out, they would certainly treat Skylar with special consideration. Maisy would then lose her place in the family.
“Well… Who do you two think it is?” she asked.
“It’s John Gardner, Mr. Gardner Senior’s younger son. He’s just gotten engaged and wouldn’t want others to know he has a mistress.
“Don’t tell anyone about this, okay? Skylar’s found herself an influential lover. Still, she’s a mistress, and we can’t bear to face the humiliation if this comes to light,” Sadie said.
Maisy was stunned. “John?”
Why would they think it was him?
Previously, she had thought it was him, too. Could she have been mistaken? But Annie had seemed convinced. Which one of them had guessed incorrectly?
How Maisy wished Skylar was John’s mistress!
“Yes, we’re sure it’s him. You should get some rest, Maisy. You’ve been on tenterhooks ever since we got into this situation.
“Now that there’s hope for a better outcome, you should stay home and look after yourself. Don’t worry.” said Sadie before ending the call.
Maisy fell into a trance as she stared at her phone. Could it really be John?
Even though she knew that Joe was most likely the person they were looking for, she didn’t want the Williams family to know that. So, if they assumed it was John, so be it!
Casting her phone aside, she went to the restroom and stared at her weary reflection in the mirror.
She’d had a blast last night. The new drug had given her a feeling of euphoria.
Just as she was reminiscing about the good time she’d had last night, she received a message. Seeing that it was from Christopher, she frowned in frustration.
She had stopped having feelings for him a long time ago. Given that he was just someone Skylar had dumped, there was no way Maisy would like him.
However, he had sent her videos. Without taking it seriously at first, she played one. She thought he was
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trying to win her back by sending her videos of their previous dates.
But when she heard her own suggestive, unrestrained voice, her eyes widened. She then watched the
video carefully.
It was a video of her and the man she had met last night! The video clearly recorded her unbridled actions. After taking the drug, she had been in a frenzy and had been totally out of control.
There was another video. She played the next one, and it shocked her. After the first man had left, several other men had entered the room.
She had no longer been aware of what she was doing by then, so she couldn’t remember what had happened.
All she knew was that the room had been empty when she had woken up, and it had been a mess. She hadn’t thought much of it at the time.
But now that she had watched the video, she finally realized how outrageous she had been last night. She was always up for some fun, but this wasn’t the kind of fun she’d had in mind!
Her fingers trembled as she dialed Christopher’s number.
“How did you get your hands on those videos? Where did you get them from? Christopher, I demand an explanation!”
It was her in the video, and she knew it. If the videos were leaked, it would be the end for her!
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