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.”

opened the door to the private room for them to

a mocking smile played on

whispered into her ear, “Sorry for stealing your belongings again. Honestly, Skylar, what a pathetic life you have, always having to live in my shadow. I’m not interested in your boyfriend,

trembled as she

gone blank, and

for this. Did you see how your boyfriend was fawning over me? Tsk-tsk. Even I feel embarrassed

fury, Skylar was so furious

flocked over and

knew Avery was the apple of the millionaire, Thomas Jones’

gentle and meek as she greeted

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

won’t you have a seat?” Avery beckoned Skylar over and pointed at the vacant seat next

look at Skylar. “She’s just a bumpkin who has hardly seen the world. This is her first

head over to look at her so-called boyfriend, Skylar saw the distasteful look on Jeremy’s face, still unable

having an emotional meltdown, not wanting to

she walked through the

such a beautiful girl.” Pauline liked Avery the more

the daughter of a

of a jinx. No

very hospitable toward Avery, ceaselessly showering her with

completely forgotten about Skylar’s existence, treating her

at Avery’s bracelet with envy. “Avery, your bracelet is so pretty. It

bracelet and generously put it on for Jeremy’s

that hair tie on your wrist is

Skylar shot her a cursory glance and said with a small smile, “And where would I get this extra money? I spent it all on

she said that, the

turned several shades

aid instantly as she countered, “What? Do you feel victimized? With your background, do you think anyone else besides our family would want you? My son actually pities you…

look at Skylar, but the smile on her face

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