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.”

that, he opened the door to the private room for them

smile played on Avery’s

Skylar, what a pathetic life you

entire body trembled as she glared daggers

blank, and she could no longer think

only yourself to blame for this. Did you see how your boyfriend was

fury, Skylar was so

entered the room, the Lanes naturally flocked over and nudged her toward the center

Avery was the apple of

be gentle and meek as she greeted the

the door, without anyone inviting her to

have a seat?” Avery beckoned Skylar over and pointed

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

distasteful look on Jeremy’s face, still

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

she walked through the door and sat

girl.” Pauline liked

as expected of the daughter of a

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

relatives were also very hospitable toward Avery, ceaselessly showering

had completely forgotten about Skylar’s existence, treating

with envy.

bracelet and generously put it

but did not forget to pass a contemptuous remark. “Skylar, that hair tie on your

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

as she said that, the

face turned several shades

“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 like we forced you to help

look at Skylar, but the smile on her face

the Lanes were treating her, especially after Pauline’s comment, Skylar felt