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.”

he opened the door to the private room for them to

smile

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

entire body trembled as she

mind had gone blank, and she could

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

was so

Avery entered the room, the Lanes naturally flocked over

Avery was the apple

she pretended to be gentle and

the door, without anyone inviting her to join

Avery beckoned Skylar over and

seen the world. This is her first time eating in

saw the distasteful look on Jeremy’s face, still unable to believe that all

an emotional meltdown, not wanting to make a

she walked through the door and

a beautiful girl.” Pauline liked Avery the more she

of the daughter of a wealthy

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

were also very hospitable toward Avery, ceaselessly

completely forgotten about Skylar’s existence, treating her

Jeremy’s younger sister was staring at Avery’s bracelet with envy. “Avery, your bracelet

and generously put it on for Jeremy’s

forget to pass a contemptuous remark. “Skylar, that hair tie on your wrist is about to snap. You should buy yourself a

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

that, the

turned several

anyone else besides our family would want you? My son actually pities you… It’s not like we forced you to help

a leering look at Skylar, but the smile on her

her, especially after Pauline’s comment, Skylar felt a stab of pain in