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Skylar didn’t seem like one of those youngsters who were arrogant and disrespectful.
Molly invited kindly, “Have a seat.”
Skylar nodded and replied, “Alright.
“Take a look at the menu. What would you like to drink?” asked Molly.
“Thanks, but I would rather just have some water,” Skylar said. She looked at the glass of water beside her. If she drank coffee now, it Would affect her sleep. Besides, her discussion with Molly wouldn’t take long.
Skylar did not start asking questions immediately. Instead, she took a sip of water and waited.
Molly wasn’t surprised to see how calm Skylar was. After all, she worked in Alexander’s team and handled cases individually. It was clear that she was a dependable, capable person.
However, Joe’s father, Edwin Martin, was unsatisfied with her.
“You and Joe have gotten married, right?” Molly asked gently. She didn’t seem like a difficult person to deal with.
Skylar answered, “Yes.”
Molly nodded with a small smile. She said, “Joe’s father, Edwin, and I have just found out about this two days ago. We know that Gloria introduced you to each other. Joe adores her. He wouldn’t refuse her demands.”
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her silently. Suddenly, Molly felt that Joe, heartless as he was, had fallen for Skylar. If not, he wouldn’t have married her willingly.
This made things difficult.
“However, Edwin had chosen a woman for him to marry. They
come from similarly wealthy families and have similar
backgrounds. Their marriage will solidify the relationship between the two families.
“You’ve made a great impression on me during our first meeting. I think you deserve to be widely adored. However, you and Joe are of different statuses and aren’t a good fit for each other. The public hasn’t found out who you are. Once they do, you won’t be
able to deal with it.”
As Molly spoke, she observed Skylar’s expressions.
What a pity. Although Skylar was young, she was skilled in hiding her true feelings and managed to remain calm. She looked extremely obedient. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. After all, she was unaffected by the opinions of others, even when Molly expressed her dissatisfaction with Skylar.
“You know what I mean. I’m only Joe’s stepmother. I’ve come to meet you in place of Edwin, as it’s inconvenient for him to show up. Initially, I didn’t want to hurt you. However, it seems like the damage has been done,” Molly continued.
Skylar nodded and asked, “What do you want me to do?”
Molly was dumbfounded. She wasn’t expecting Skylar to be so reasonable. She didn’t beat around the bush and got straight to the point.
Initially, she’d prepared herself thoroughly in case today’s situation would be difficult to handle. How many women could let Joe go
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after marrying him?
She hadn’t even mentioned the huge amount of reparations that would surely convince Skylar to give up on him.
“We would like you to divorce Joe before anyone finds out about your marriage. If you divorce each other now, the damage to Joe and the Martin family would be largely minimized. Don’t worry. We will compensate you for it. If you’ve got any demands, you may voice them out now. We won’t take advantage of you.”
Dealing with such a reasonable woman saved Molly a lot of hassle.
Skylar nodded lightly and continued, “Have you asked Joe about this?”
Molly’s eyes glinted. She added, “Joe respects Gloria. If she
doesn’t agree to the divorce, he probably won’t do it. However, this doesn’t mean his reluctance to divorce you is borne out of love. Do you understand?”
“I do,” answered Skylar. She nodded once more.
Molly had made things painfully clear. Skylar would’ve been an idiot if she still did not get what she meant.
Skylar hadn’t been expecting this to happen to her. It felt like a scene out of a movie.
As one of the main characters, it was an absurd feeling.
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Skylar looked down at her glass of water. Then, she grinned mockingly.
Molly was satisfied by Skylar’s reaction. She pulled a check out of her bag.
“You can fill in whatever value you like.”
Most women would probably be unable to refuse such an attractive offer. It was something regular people would never obtain, yet it was within Skylar’s reach.
Skylar stared at the check in front of her. She remained cold as she replied, “I don’t want it. Please take it back.”
Skylar wasn’t interested in such a sudden fortune.
Molly was bewildered. She asked, “W–What would you like, then?”
She suddenly thought of a few dramas and novels that she’d read. They were extremely unrealistic and tended to give young women impractical ideas about love.
They were under the impression that refusing everything that they were offered would make them unique. It would cause their partners to see them in a new light, and they would thus be a recipient of his love. In the end, they’d win the man and his money.
Molly had thought of Skylar as a trustworthy woman, but now it was clear she remained too youthful and impressionable. Even without delving into the realities of affluent families, Joe was not someone who would be moved by such passionate emotions.
“I want Joe to tell me that he wants a divorce himself. The second he says so, I’ll leave him immediately,” stated Skylar firmly.
It would only make sense if Joe handled things between them personally.
Molly frowned and tried to convince her. “You’re too young. You don’t know what marrying into the Martin family entails. You’ll face a host of issues. They’re not something an inexperienced woman like you can deal with. Although this is our first meeting, I think you’re a smart woman. You should know what to do.”
“I haven’t sat here and listened to you because you’re telling the truth. I did so because you’re an elder. I knew what I was getting into the second I married Joe. Just now, he texted me saying he’d already gotten home. My apologies, but I can’t stay here with you anymore,” Skylar replied. She stood up and picked up her bag in preparation to leave.
Molly immediately furrowed her brows. She challenged, “Did you think Joe liked you? Do you know why he’s never had a woman by his side for all these years? In reality, he’s got someone he loves. She’s about to come back from overseas. The second she gives him a nod, he’ll divorce you immediately. It will be impossible for you to ask for anything then.
“Gloria is not your get–out–of–jail–free card. Don’t you get it?”
When Skylar heard that Joe had a woman he adored her hand tightened around her bag. However, she still looked extremely calm.
”
“I know what you mean. However, I stand by what I said. If Joe wants to divorce me because his crush has returned home, I’ll sign the agreement immediately. Don’t worry. I’m not eyeing any of the Martin family’s assets. I’m not going to ask for anything.”
Molly watched Skylar leave with a somber expression.
The crease between her brows deepened, especially when she saw the check on the table, untouched by
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A few minutes later, Molly made a call. “Skylar hasn’t agreed to get a divorce. Darling, Skylar isn’t a girl we can manipulate easily. I don’t think she’ll leave Joe easily. We’ll probably need to try making them divorce through Joe.”
“We have to ensure they’re divorced before people find out about their marriage. She’s nothing more than a village girl. Think of a way to get it done.”
After a moment of silence, Molly said, “Alright.”
Skylar called Joe once she got back into the car. Joe had texted her, but she hadn’t replied yet.
“I was busy with something just now. I’ll be reaching home soon.”
Joe replied,” Alright.”
His low tone was an indication of his current mood.
Skylar’s eyes turned dark. She hung up after a while.
20 minutes later, she got back to Galaxy Villa. It had been a smooth drive.
Just as she was about to get out, Paul called her to say, “Mrs. Martin, Mr. Martin has been in a bad mood for the past few days. I can’t tell you why, but I hope you can spend some quality time with him.”
After a few moments of silence, Skylar replied, “Alright.”
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Skylar could guess Molly’s motives for the meeting.
Gloria and Joe scarcely mentioned Joe’s mom. When Joe was born two decades ago, Molly had already gotten together with Edwin.
There was a complicated story behind it, one in which Joe was a victim.
The second Skylar crossed the threshold, she was pulled into a warm embrace. Then, her lips were
sealed with a kiss.
Before she could get a word in, Joe carried her upstairs.
Between pants, Joe said, “Hold me.“.
Skylar put her arms around his neck. Joe immediately looked down and pulled Skylar closer.
After multiple rounds, everything came to an end. Joe brought Skylar into the bathroom. After they bathed and changed into their pajamas, Skylar felt strength return to her.
“I’ll make two bowls of pasta.”
Skylar began walking downstairs, but Joe grabbed her hand and said, “There’s no need to rush. Pearlhall Residence will be bringing us dinner. They’ve probably put them in the dining room by now.”
Joe had been especially clingy today. As he spoke, he hugged Skylar once more.
Skylar smiled and asked, “Aren’t you hungry?”
“I just ate, so I’m not hungry.”
Skylar couldn’t help but blush as she replied, “Well, so am I.”
Joe’s mood seemed to have improved. He leaned down and nibbled at her ear. He whispered, “Haven’t I been working hard just now? It’s my fault for not filling you up.”
As he spoke, his hands reached down.
Skylar was terrified. She pushed him away and complained, “You’ve been working hard, and you’re downright awesome, alright? You’ve done nothing wrong. It’s all my fault. I’m starving!”
She wouldn’t be having dinner tonight if they did it again.
When Skylar went downstairs, Joe trailed behind her.
As expected, dinner had been laid on the table by the helpers of Pearlhall Residence.
Skylar checked the time. It was already 10:00 pm. She thought of how they’d gone at it for three hours stra ht after getting home.
She opened the food containers and told Joe, “I wonder when they’d arrived. The dishes have cooled down. I’ll heat them up.”
Joe picked his phone up and glanced at the time. He replied, “They got here an hour before.”
When Skyar heard they’d arrived an hour ago, she stopped moving.
An hour ago, she and Joe were still in bed. No one had been home, and she couldn’t help but be loud in bed earlier.
“Our marriage has been officiated. It’s normal for a married couple to do whatever we want at home,”
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said Joe. He was very open.
Even if the helpers from Pearlhall Residence heard anything, they would’ve pretended as though they
hadn’t.
Skylar was in awe of Joe’s shamelessness. She didn’t continue discussing the topic. Instead, she sat down and got ready to eat dinner. Joe followed suit.
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They’d sweated profusely just now. Both of them were rather hungry. They quietly ate.
After they were done eating, Joe asked, “Aren’t you curious about where I’ve been these past few days?”
Skylar looked at him and asked, “Didn’t you say you had something to handle?”
“A few members of the Martin family had come back. went to meet them,” Joe said lowly.
Skylar had guessed that. However, she nodded and replied, “Alright, then. Do you need me to help you with anything?”
The fact that Molly had come to see her meant that she wouldn’t be left in peace. Of course, Joe wouldn’t be living a serene life either.
Suddenly, Skylar recalled Molly’s words. Joe had a woman he loved.
“Not for now. Perhaps I’ll take you to meet them in a few days. You only have to remember that Gloria is the most important member of my family. As to everyone else, they’re only relatives who share the same last name. They’re unimportant,” Joe said coldly.
She and Joe were rather similar. They only cared about Gloria. For her, it didn’t matter who was in the Martin family and what they wanted. They had nothing to do with her. Gloria was Skylar’s only concern.
Looking at Skylar’s kind expression, Joe noticed he’d become extremely cold upon talking about the
Martins. It might scare Skylar or even cause her to misunderstand the situation.
He was about to offer an explanation, but Skylar had walked over to turn on the television. She seemed completely unaffected. Joe swallowed his words and went to the couch to watch TV with Skylar. 1
Although they were sitting together, they harbored thoughts of their own. Skylar’s eyes were affixed on the television. However, her thoughts were far away.
Natalie waved goodbye to Austin and Hank as their car stopped in front of her house. She said, “Thanks, Mr. Powell. Thank you, Hank. I’ll head in now. See you guys tomorrow.”
Austin’s event for the night had just ended. Due to the late hour, they’d asked the driver to drop her at home first.
“Be careful. See you tomorrow,” Austin replied while nodding.
“Alright, you too!”
Natalie watched as Austin left.
Then, she walked home.
Looking at the brightly lit mansion, Natalie knew that Jeremy was home. He’d come home every day for
the past week.
The awkwardness between them hadn’t receded even though they saw each other daily. They kept their distance and behaved courteously.
Natalie inhaled deeply as thoughts whirled through her head. Then, she walked in.
A silhouette stood by the window of the second floor. Jeremy noticed Natalie’s hesitation in entering the
house.
At the same time, Hank said to Austin, “Why has she moved back here? Has she gotten back together
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After asking the question, he observed Austin’s expression.
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Austin’s jaw was clenched. He hadn’t said a word since Natalie left. Hank had guessed what was going
- on.
“It looks like they’ve gotten back together. With that temper of hers, she wouldn’t have moved in with him. Natalie looks like a perfectionist. Yet, she managed to ive with Jeremy’s affair. Indeed, love is the answer to all things. Marriage is hard,” sighed Hank.
It was time for Austin to give up on her.
Austin’s eyes glinted frostily as he stated, “She definitely went home for a reason.”
Based on his understanding of Natalie, Jeremy wouldn’t be able to repair the broken relationship once the damage had been done. There was no point in fantasizing about returning to how things were before the incident.
They said a broken mirror was difficult to repair, but it wasn’t merely a saying.
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Hank raised an eyebrow and asked, “Why do you think that?”
Austin responded, “I don’t know.”
“Do you think she’d given in to Jeremy for the sake of your career? Look at the organizers who’d cancelled your events in the past few days. They’ve apologized to me constantly since then. Your work has remained nearly unaffected.”
Austin’s expression was somber as he replied, “I don’t think so. She’d rather lose her job than compromise with Jeremy. There must be another reason.”
What had Jeremy done?
Hank was utterly stupefied. He said, “Let it go. If we can’t figure it out, let’s stop wasting our brains on this. Natalie is a smart woman. She knows what she’s doing and definitely won’t be easily swayed by others.”
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Hank no longer wanted to think about it. It was nothing much to him. However, Austin was in a different
situation.
Hank could feel Austin’s mood change.
Once they’d dropped Natalie off at home, Austin looked extremely displeased.
Clearly, Natalie’s willingness to forgive Jeremy wasn’t good news to Austin. Hank confirmed that Austin was indeed into Natalie. Perhaps he’d even eyed her from the start.
“However, I must tell you that most of your work is still concentrated in Jipsburg. Fighting for Jeremy’s woman will be seen as a challenge to him. You won’t gain anything from this! Why don’t you go for someone else? If you would like a girlfriend, countless women are lining up for the position,” Hank advised.
He’d been worried sick about Austin recently. Natalie was excellent, except for the fact that she was
married.
Austin glared at Hank and scolded, “You can shut up now.”
Hank’s lips twitched, and he rolled his eyes. He sighed, “Alright, I’ll shut it. Will that do?”
He’d ask them to come up with a few PR plans. That was the least he could do, wasn’t it? He’d help Austin focus on his overseas career instead.
There probably wasn’t a second agent in Jipsburg who would put as much effort into his job.
Austin ignored Hank and looked out the window. There was rarely anyone on the streets, only the
occasional two or three.
He was silent for around ten minutes. Then, he browsed through his WhatsApp chat records with Natalie.
Natalie was like the sun. She brought him warmth whenever they spoke to each other. “That dumb woman, “Austin sighed inwardly.
Outside Galaxy Villa, a figure hid behind a tree. He locked his eyes on the mansion as though he could see through the blinds.
It was Christopher. He looked up at the bedrooms. Only one room was lit. Then, it dimmed. Upon seeing that, Christopher’s mood fell to rock bottom.
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Skylar and Joe were staying in the same bedroom.
When Christopher thought of Skylar lying on the same bed with Joe, his eyes glinted murderously.
If Máisy hadn’t seduced him on purpose and caused him to betray Skylar, they would’ve been married by now and living a happy life. Yet, Skylar was in bed with another man, contented and in love. When he imagined it, regret and agony filled his heart.
“Skylar, I’ve returned. I won’t let you leave me once more. I’ll shower you with love if you come back to me!
The next day, Gloria asked Skylar to visit her at Pearlhall Residence.
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As Gloria waited for Skylar to arrive, she asked Edgar to prepare various delicious dishes.
Gloria glanced at the time. “Skylar will probably arrive in ten minutes.”
Edgar nodded in agreement. He said, “She most likely will. Although, the roads might be congested at this hour.”
“I can’t believe that they dared to disdain Skye. How could Edwin find a good woman for Joe with his horrible taste in women? He’d hurt Joe’s mom, and now he wants to destroy Joe’s marriage! I’m so angry!”
Edgar consoled immediately, “Calm down, Mrs. Martin Senior. They haven’t met Mrs. Martin before. Naturally, they don’t know what an exceptional young lady she is. This is normal. Besides, Mr. Martin is very determined. They wouldn’t be able to destroy Joe’s marriage even if they tried.”
Worried, Gloria maintained her frown. “I’ve been feeling anxious in the past few days. I’m afraid they won’t be able to pass the test. If their relationship sours, problems are sure to arise.”
“You’ve been dwelling on it until it has seeped into your dreams. You keep fretting over their relationship, which is why you’ve been feeling nervous. Last night, our helpers brought them dinner and heard them going at it in the bedroom. How could their relationship possibly sour? Don’t overthink it, Mrs. Martin Senior. Mrs. Martin would be worried if she found out,” Edgar advised.
With that, Edgar managed to calm Gloria down.
Just then, Skylar arrived. Her smile fell when she saw Gloria’s pale face. She asked, “Grandma, are you feeling ill?”
She had been swamped with work the past few days, and much had transpired. In the midst of it all, she hadn’t visited Gloria at Pearlhill Residence. Skylar only just realized her oversight.
“Nothing, I just missed you. Come over and let me take a good look at you,” Gloria waved Skylar over.
Skylar went over and sat beside Gloria. Skylar picked up on Gloria’s weird behavior.
Had Gloria asked her to visit because Edwin had returned?
“I had a few projects on hand, so I’ve been busy. I’d planned to have dinner with you a few days back, but the thought slipped my mind amidst all my tasks.”
Considering Joe’s recent behavior, she ought to have thought of Gloria long ago. She hadn’t been meticulous enough.
“If you have work to do, you must focus on that. I just thought of you today and wanted you to accompany me for dinner. I’ve gotten old and can’t stand the loneliness,” Gloria said. As she held Skylar’s hand, she felt herself calm.
In a sudden moment of reflection, Skylar remembered Viola, who always lit up with excitement during visits when Skylar recounted her school escapades.
Now that Viola stayed in Zindel Residence alone without the company of any relatives, she would definitely feel lonely.
“In that case, I’ll come frequently to keep you company. During the weekends, I might even be able to stay overnight.”
Gloria nodded and said, “That’s great. But if you’re busy, just sleep at Galaxy Villa. My place is quite far from the city center. It would be a waste of your time for you to drive back and forth.”
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At this age, Gloria could tell who treated her genuinely and who truly had a kind soul.
Skylar was a good woman and wouldn’t let those narrow–minded people destroy their marriage. “Right, I’ve got to tell you something. If one of the Martins seeks you out and tries to pressure you into leaving Joe, don’t pay them any mind. With me here, no one will be able to come in between you two. Live a good life with Joe, alright?” Gloria said worriedly.
Skylar suddenly understood why Gloria was in a bad mood. Gloria was scared that the Martins would try to meet her.
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Someone had sought just Skylar out yesterday. However, Skylar couldn’t tell Gloria for fear of making her worry. She would just deal with them herself.
She nodded smilingly and said, “Alright! I’ll do as you say. Don’t worry, Grandma. I value your advice over everyone else’s. I won’t listen to a word of what they say.”
Skylar coaxed her until she calmed. All of Gloria’s anxiety soon disappeared.
Edgar smiled as he watched. When it came to critical moments like these, they still needed Skylar to handle them.
He’d tried consoling Gloria just now, but it had been all for naught. With a few words, Skylar managed to relieve her nervousness entirely.
In Moran Residence, Edwin and Molly’s home, Molly gave Edwin a bowl of freshly boiled herbal medicine.
“Darling, the herbal medicine is ready. Drink some now.”
Edwin took it from her and downed it in one go. Then, he passed the empty bowl back to Molly.
His face remained somber. Molly asked, “Gloria isn’t giving in, is she?”
“Mom has gotten old. She doesn’t remember what the Martin family is like. Furthermore, she’s set on insisting that Skylar is the best fit for Joe. It’s not like I would harm my own son, right?
“Skylar was born in the village. Although she was then found to be the heiress to the Williams family, they are but a tiny family compared to us. In addition, the Williams family is currently in tatters. What can they give Joe? Joe has lost his mind under Skylar’s spell. If I’d known about this, I would’ve returned a few months earlier,” Edwin complained. A vein popped on his forehead.
Molly sighed and said, “I’m sorry, darling. Gloria has never liked me. In addition, she’s not in the best of health. Joe keeps his distance from me and will not heed my advice. As to Skylar, the fact that she can satisfy Joe and Gloria means that she’s a smart woman.”
“There are countless intelligent people out there. I wouldn’t comment if Joe were just having a fling with her. However, they’ve gotten married! I will not support this marriage. Have you made the arrangements as per my instructions?”
When Molly heard Edwin mentioned about having a fling, her eyes dimmed. She knew that he’d had multiple affairs all these years.
Yet, she knew Edwin loved her. If not, he wouldn’t have done everything to marry her. He’d even severed his relationship with Gloria for her.
However, they’d been married for too long, and the novelty of their relationship had worn off. Considering his position in society, there were certainly women lining up to sleep with him. Molly used to obsess over
, but as time went on, she stopped caring.
“I’m making the arrangements, darling. We can’t be too hasty. There has been some history between you and Joe as well. We can’t let him know that we are behind it,” replied Molly gently after collecting herself.
She recalled Skylar. She was gorgeous, perhaps even more beautiful than Molly had been at the peak of her youth. However, Molly felt like it was a pity for her to meet such an end.
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Edwin had always been confident in Molly’s abilities. He grasped her hand, his gaze warm, and said, ” You’re right.”
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While Natalie was on her lunch break, Kate called.
“Nath, Jeremy told me you’ve gone back to work. Is that true? You must take care of yourself. If you’re too tired, you must take a break, alright? Right, how are things between the two of you going?”
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Natalie could tell that Kate was concerned.
Natalie was resigned. However, she had no idea what to do. She and Jeremy….
“We’re doing fine, Mom. After all, many things have happened. We can’t proceed too hastily with this. We have to take it slow and try to minimize the damage he’s done to our relationship. Alright, don’t worry, Mom,”
After hanging up, Natalie’s appetite vanished as she stared at the lunch box before her.
She and Jeremy were as courteous to each other as strangers. They felt familiar, but also like they didn’t know each other at all. Even though they were having dinner together, they didn’t say a word.
Natalie knew that Jeremy was waiting for her to make a move. However, there were many problems between them, and they weren’t issues that could be solved in a day or two.
As the days passed, she only felt an acute sense of helplessness growing within her. She resisted every initiation of physical contact subconsciously. She flinched every time.
When she tried to stop herself from flinching away, her body would remain extremely stiff.
Jeremy was a perceptive man. He must have noticed her refusal, so he didn’t force himself on her. Regardless, whenever Jeremy approached, Natalie immediately thought of Annabelle and the video.
“Don’t you like today’s lunch?”
Suddenly, Austin posed the question from above her. It disrupted Natalie’s train of thought.
Natalie looked at the lunch box. She’d only taken a few bites. She looked at Austin and said, “Perhaps I’ve overeaten in the morning. I’m not feeling hungry now.”
The lunch boxes provided by the filming crew were great. She loved having them most of the time, except her appetite was gone. It was a pity her lunchbox would go to waste.
Austin didn’t remark on what he’d see. He said, “In that case, don’t force yourself to continue eating. If you get hungry later, you can just order some takeout.”
“Okay!” Natalie replied immediately while nodding.
Austin gazed at her deeply before going back to film a scene.
Hank asked Natalie softly, “Nath, have you gotten into a difficult situation? You seem troubled.”
Since Austin couldn’t ask, he would pose the question instead. This could be passed off as an attempt to monitor the psychological health of his employees.
Natalie was stunned. “Have I made it that obvious?”
“Kind of. After all, I see you every day. A change has taken over you since you returned to work a few days ago. What’s making you so unhappy?”
After a few moments of silence, Natalie answered, “I ran into some problems recently. I’ve got to make a tough decision. But don’t you worry, Hank. I won’t let it affect my performance at work.”
“Of course. I’m not worried at all,” Hank assured her. He complained internally that he was concerned for Austin instead.
However, what decision did she have to make? Was it whether or not she would divorce Jeremy?
Hank wasn’t in a position where he could ask those questions.
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Before Natalie had found out about his affair with Annabelle, Natalie would send Jeremy messages from time to time. Sometimes, she sent him cute selfies. She also flirted with him and reminded him to eat on time.
In the past, Jeremy did not think much of it.
Although Natalie had come home and tried her best to interact with him like how they did in the past, these easily overlooked details painted a troubling picture.
Just then, Tristan knocked on the door and walked in.
“Mr. Hughes, Mason Chavez, Annabelle’s stepfather, called me just now. He asked me whether you’ve ever offended anybody. Annabelle has come clean. She said that someone sought her out and gave her the bracelet. From then onward, Annabelle contacted him directly.
“As to who this person is, Annabelle isn’t sure either. Every time they met, he appeared with a mask. He’s around 70 years old. When Mason tried to contact him, he had already blocked Annabelle’s number and deleted his Whatsapp account.”
Jeremy’s eyes darkened. He asked, “Did you say he was a 70–year–old man?”
Even if he did have a few enemies, a 70–year–old man wouldn’t be one of them. This man was old enough to be his grandfather.
However, this was a carefully planned scheme against him, and Annabelle was merely a tool. Even if Annabelle weren’t in the picture, there would be other people to take her place.
Jeremy looked sullen. After all, no one had ever schemed against him and succeeded.
“I’ll look into it right now,” Tristan promised immediately.
After he left, Jeremy called Joe and told him about what had happened.
“You’re not the only person he has plotted against. He probably included Mr. Doherty, Mr. Solarius Senior, and others in his schemes. Even Mr. Gardner Senior fell for his nefarious designs,” Joe said.
“It looks like this old man is acting against the wealthy families of Jipsburg. Perhaps many others have suffered in his hands unbeknownst to them. I’ll warn John about this later. Then, I’ll ask Skylar whether she has any preventative methods.”
Jeremy lit a cigarette. After a long drag, he exhaled a puff of smoke and said mockingly, “What a brave old man. However, perhaps he might not be a man at all.”
“Thanks for reminding me.”
“If you’ve nothing else to say, I’ll hang up now.”
“Okay.”
Jeremy then sent Natalie a message. He said, “What time do you get off work? I’ll pick you up.”
A few minutes later, Natalie replied.
Looking at Natalie’s short reply, Jermy narrowed his eyes. He wouldn’t let Natalie slip out of his hands because of another’s schemes!
Jenny stood before the Martin Group with her résumé in hand. She’d been told to come over for an
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interview today.
She had gotten to where she was today, relying on her capabilities and talents.
Jenny had seldom come to the Martin Group. In the past, she’d merely passed by.
When she imagined Joe’s surprise at seeing her in the office, excitement bubbled within her.
Before she stepped in, Rowan called and asked, “Are you really going to the Martin Group?”
“Yes, I’ve made up my mind,” Jenny stated firmly.
Ever since she’d visited Galaxy Villa, she’d only become more determined in her choice. She couldn’t watch as Joe and Skylar lived happy lives. In the past, she’d fantasized about living there as well.
All her friends in Jipsburg tried convincing her to live peacefully with Joe. Everything she had was because of Joe. Jenny wasn’t a kid anymore. She knew what she wanted to have.
Rowan was silent for a while before saying, “I hope you won’t regret it.”
“If I didn’t show up here today, I would regret it,” Jenny said.
“Alright, good luck.”
Jenny frowned. She said, “Rowan, I know you’ll be my best friend no matter what happens.”
Rowan chuckled lightly and said, “Once I get engaged, won’t be your best friend anymore. Everyone tends to be selfish. You’d better look out for yourself.”
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Chapter 640
Jenny stared at her phone. Rowan had hung up on her. Grimness settled over her.
Why was Rowan forcing her into making a decision? He’d known that she liked Joe for a long time, yet he announced the news of his engagement in such a fashion.
him ked
Jenny thought he’d never settle down. Countless women had kept him company for wasn’t he keeping himself unattached because of his love for her?
years. However,
She bit her lips while lost in thought. Suddenly, a few women passed behind her. They were about her age. Jenny composed herself and walked into the building.
Joe had taken Skylar’s car to work and accidentally left a few documents in her car. Since he was free, he asked Lucas to drive him to the Gardner Group.
As he had given Alexander a heads–up, he’d been allowed to enter the building to seek Skylar out. However, he hadn’t told Skylar about it.
Thus, when Joe saw Skylar engrossed in her work, he could hardly look away. He stood before the glass windows and watched her.
However, this was the first time Joe considered Caleb a nuisance as he stood by Skylar. Caleb didn’t even look like he’d gone through puberty. His feelings for Skylar were apparent as he stared intently at her. Caleb was even more shameless than Joe, Skylar’s legal husband.
Joe pursed his lips.
When Alexander hurried over after finishing his work, he caught sight of Joe glaring through the window. He’d nearly burned a hole through the glass.
One look at Joe and Alexander knew that he was completely under Skylar’s spell.
In the past few days, he’d heard rumors that Edwin did not approve of Joe and Skylar’s relationship.
“When Skye is absorbed in her work, she seldom pays attention to her surroundings. Indeed, she’s mastered what Viola has to teach her. She might even surpass Viola’s skills,” praised Alexander generously.
He was implying that Skylar was an excellent woman. Joe must have saved the universe in his past life for him to marry Skylar.
In addition, Skye had helped many of Alexander’s old friends. All of them were coming up with ways to return Skylar’s kindness. However, not everyone would deserve such kindness.
As elders, they had a broader perspective on life. It seemed like Skylar didn’t deserve Joe due to her poorer background, but it was unclear who was truly taking advantage of whom.
Joe nodded and said, “She is indeed talented.”
Hê seldom saw this side of Skylar. Now that he had seen this side of her with his own eyes, Joe had felt his heart skip a beat.
Just then, Skylar noticed Joe. Through the window, she felt rather disoriented, and she thought her sight had failed her.
Surprised, Caleb exclaimed, “Joe?”
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Skylar put her work away and walked out.
“I left my documents in your car,” Joe explained once she walked out.
Skylar understood. That explained why Joe had shown up. She replied, “I wasn’t paying attention to whether there were documents in the car. I’ll take a look there.”
“Alright.”
They walked toward the elevator side by side.
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Alexander and Caleb had been completely ignored. They exchanged glances with each other.
Caleb was rather jealous, complaining, “Skylar’s awesome. Look at Joe’s arrogant face, Grandpa. It’s like everyone owes him money. He doesn’t know how to treat Skylar right.”
Caleb seemed about to insist that Joe leave Skylar if the latter couldn’t treat her well, and the former would take over and treat her like the queen she was.
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Chapter 641
Alexander glared at Caleb and said, “Your intentions toward Skylar are painfully clear. Stop staring at Skylar and find another girl for yourself.”
“I’m just a boy. Aren’t you a little too young to have a great–grandson? Based on my predictions, you’ll be waiting for at least another decade. Please wait patiently. There’s no hurry.”
“Go away! I won’t give a damn even if you stay a bachelor for the rest of your life,” Alexander scolded, rolling his eyes.
Caleb wasn’t doing particularly well. A great–grandson was entirely out of the picture.
Caleb chuckled and said, “I won’t stay single forever. I’m the object of desire for a million girls. They’re lining up to date me. My problem is that I’m not shallow enough. I like girls like Skylar. If someone like her comes along, I’ll marry her for sure.”
“In that case, you can stop dreaming. There won’t be another girl like Skylar,” Alexander huffed.
Caleb pursed his lips and said, “I’ll get to work.”
Their age gap was too big. He didn’t want to continue talking to Alexander.
Skylar and Joe arrived in the parking lot.
On the way there, they passed a bunch of Skylar’s colleagues. All of them were extremely curious about Joe.
Skylar only introduced Joe as her boyfriend.
They arrived in the parking lot, and Joe opened the car door. As he did so, Joe scrutinized Skylar. He asked, “Why did you introduce me as your boyfriend?”
It seemed like she hadn’t gotten used to him as her husband.
Skylar opened the door to the passenger’s seat. She cared little about Joe’s question. She replied, “My colleagues don’t know that we’re married. I’ve never told them about it. If I introduce you as my husband, it might come as a shock.”
“Next time, you can introduce me as your husband,” Joe insisted. He pulled out his documents, and as he spoke, he placed special emphasis on the word “husband“.
Skylar grinned and replied, “Alright.”
She would definitely introduce Joe as her husband when an opportunity presented itself.
Joe pulled her into his embrace and kissed her hard. He had wanted to kiss her from the moment he saw her through the window. She was his woman.
Skylar was shocked.
She looked around and sighed in relief once she confirmed that no one was around them. If journalists were stalking Joe for a scandalous picture, her marriage with Joe would become public knowledge.
“Why do I feel like we’re cheating? Our marriage has been legalized. No one can do anything to us even if we make out right here,” Joe argued.
He touched his lips, which were still warm with Skylar’s heat. His lips were smudged with her lipstick. She usually wore pastel lipsticks that didn’t make a bold statement. The stains on his fingers reminded him of
his impulsive actions.
Joe couldn’t help himself. He sealed her lips with his once more.
Skylar’s eyes widened. He wasn’t scared of letting others know about their relationship at all.
In the last few days, she’d felt like a pair of eyes were watching every action. She felt extremely unsafe. However, her paranoia dissolved in Joe’s kiss.
A few feet away, Christopher sat in a car, watching them kiss like they were the only people in the world. His eyes glinted furiously. Skylar was his woman!
Joe was evil. How could he be with Skylar?
A telephoto lens was aimed at the couple in another car. It snapped a photo of their actions and was immediately sent to Molly.
When she saw the picture, her expression turned somber. She showed it to Edwin and commented, “It looks like Joe really adores Skylar.”
Chapter 642
Half an hour later, Joe dropped Skylar back at Gardner Group.
They hadn’t seen each other for years. Joe had forgotten how he operated. He could utilize evil tactics as long as it got the job done.
Paul heeded Joe’s orders immediately. He said, “I’ll arrange for it now. The men will be stationed by her side within an hour.”
“Okay.”
After telling all her close friends about it, she called Rowan. However, he didn’t pick up.
“Natalie, I’ve made a mistake. I know I’ve made a mistake. I shouldn’t have set my eyes on someone I couldn’t have. I utilized dirty tactics against Mr. Hughes. He never loved me. He fell for my trap. Please, tell him to let me go, alright? It was all my fault. Forgive Mr. Hughes and live a good life with him. Then, speak a few good words for me. Tell him to let me go!”
However, Christopher pounced on her car like a madman. If Skylar hadn’t stepped on the brakes in time, Christopher would’ve been flattened under her tires.
continued, “Don’t you care about me anymore? Have you forgotten our past together?
“Skylar, think about it. Joe doesn’t actually love you. He’ll get sick of you soon and leave you. When that happens, do you think we’ll be able to get together once more? It’s not too late yet. We have both made bad decisions. However, it doesn’t matter. There’s nothing to bel afraid of as long as we can get back together!”
“Who are you? What’s wrong with you?” Christopher couldn’t be bothered to maintain his charisma in front of Skylar. He began
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