In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

Skylar ran away as if she had just seen a ghost.

After making sure that she was hidden from Tobias’ sight, she breathed a sigh of relief.

At the door to the private room, an inhospitable female voice sounded from behind her. “What’s up with the shades? You’re just an extra. Do you really think you’re some kind of a big shot?”

Skylar turned around when she heard the voice and saw her half-sister, Avery Jones.

Avery’s lips twitched slightly. “Long time no see, Skylar. Why are you dressed so shabbily?”

“I’d rather we never see each other again.” Skylar broke into a lazy smile.

Avery raised her brows haughtily. “I’m afraid that will be a problem. You see, Jeremy invited me over for dinner, so there will be many more chances for us to meet in the future.”

Skylar’s face instantly darkened. Since when did Jeremy and Avery know each other?

Why didn’t I know about this?

Pauline and Jeremy came over together just then, the former’s face instantly lighting up with a broad smile upon seeing Avery.

I’ve never seen Mrs. Lane beamed so brightly before. Indeed, Skylar was right; she was never lucky enough to be at the receiving end of this smile.

Within a split second, Avery’s initially sardonic smile softened into a cajoling one, and her voice turned especially honey-laced. “Jeremy, I was talking to my sister. She doesn’t seem too happy that I’m here. Should I go back? I wouldn’t want to impose.”

Jeremy’s gaze on Avery was impossibly gentle; he was basically putty in her hands. “Of course you’re not imposing. Today’s celebration is also to introduce you to the family. They’re definitely gonna like you.”

At the same time, Skylar’s face paled, and she angrily confronted him. “Jeremy, do you know what you’re doing? Since when were you this close to her, and why didn’t I know anything about it?”

Jeremy was well aware that she had a taboo against the Joneses, and could not stand the mere mention of them.

Thus, he explained with indifference, “Your sister is my sister. Is there a problem? All my relatives are here today, so don’t kick up a fuss with me, Skylar.”

“You-! Jeremy Lane!!”

He then gave Skylar a look of impatience and threatened. “Let’s eat first. My body isn’t all recovered yet. If I fall ill again because of you, you’ll have to bear the consequences.”

door to the private room for them

a mocking smile played on Avery’s

a pathetic life you have, always having to live in my shadow. I’m not interested in

trembled as she glared daggers

and she could no longer think

Did you see how your boyfriend was fawning over me? Tsk-tsk.

Skylar was

naturally flocked over and nudged her

them knew Avery was the apple

gentle

contrary, Skylar remained standing by the door, without

a seat?” Avery beckoned Skylar over and pointed at the vacant seat next

the world. This is

at her so-called boyfriend, Skylar saw the distasteful

pulled herself back from the brink of having an emotional meltdown,

through the door

girl.” Pauline liked Avery the more

the

of a jinx. No wonder my son fell

Lanes’ relatives were also very hospitable toward Avery, ceaselessly showering her

had completely forgotten about Skylar’s existence, treating her like an

sister was staring at Avery’s bracelet with envy. “Avery, your bracelet is so pretty. It probably cost

took off her bracelet and generously put it on

sister was absolutely delighted, but did not forget to pass a contemptuous remark. “Skylar, that hair tie on your wrist is about

small smile, “And where would I get this extra money? I spent it all on

that, the entire

face turned several

“What? Do you feel victimized? With your background, do you think anyone else besides our family would want you? My son actually pities you… It’s not

leering look at Skylar, but the smile on her

how the Lanes were treating her, especially after Pauline’s comment, Skylar felt a stab of pain in her