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.”

to the private room for them

a mocking smile played

belongings again. Honestly, Skylar, what a pathetic life you have, always having to live in my shadow. I’m not interested in your

trembled as she

gone blank, and she could no

as treasure, so you have only yourself to blame for this. Did you see how your boyfriend was fawning over me? Tsk-tsk. Even I feel embarrassed for

was so furious words

Lanes naturally flocked over and nudged her

of them knew Avery was the apple of the

be gentle and

the contrary, Skylar remained standing by the door, without anyone

Avery beckoned Skylar over and pointed at the vacant seat next

a bumpkin who has hardly seen the world. This is her first time eating in such a high-class hotel, so

the distasteful look on Jeremy’s face, still unable to believe that all of this was

herself back from the brink of having an emotional meltdown, not wanting to make

through the door and sat

liked Avery the more she

of the daughter

has the face of a jinx. No wonder my son fell ill. It was because she

relatives were also very hospitable

had completely forgotten about Skylar’s existence, treating her

envy. “Avery, your bracelet

and generously put it

to pass a contemptuous remark. “Skylar, that hair tie on your wrist is about

cursory glance and said with a small smile, “And where would I get this extra money? I

as she said that, the entire room

turned several shades

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 like we forced you to help

Skylar, but the smile on her

Pauline’s comment, Skylar felt a stab