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

a mocking smile

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

as she glared daggers

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?

with fury, Skylar was so furious words failed

room, the Lanes naturally flocked over

the apple of the millionaire, Thomas

to be gentle and meek as

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

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

just a bumpkin who has hardly seen the world. This is

look at her so-called boyfriend, Skylar saw the distasteful look on

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

she walked through the door

such a beautiful girl.” Pauline liked Avery the more she looked at

of the daughter of a

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

hospitable toward Avery, ceaselessly showering her

completely forgotten about Skylar’s existence,

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

off her bracelet and generously put it on for Jeremy’s

contemptuous remark. “Skylar, that hair tie on your wrist is about to snap. You should

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

that, the entire room grew

face turned

to her son’s aid instantly as she countered, “What? Do you feel victimized? With your background, do you think anyone else besides our family would want

but the smile on her face

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