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

a mocking smile played on

you have, always

body trembled as she glared

had gone blank, and she could no longer

blame for this. Did you see how your boyfriend was fawning

with fury, Skylar was so furious words failed

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

the apple of the millionaire, Thomas Jones’

her image, she pretended to be gentle and meek as she greeted the

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

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

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

boyfriend, Skylar saw the distasteful look on Jeremy’s

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

through the door

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

the daughter of

No wonder my son fell ill. It was because

very hospitable toward Avery, ceaselessly showering

forgotten about Skylar’s

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

took off her bracelet and generously put it

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

shot her a cursory glance and said with a small smile, “And

soon as she said that, the

turned

anyone else besides our family would want you? My son actually pities you… It’s not

a leering look at Skylar, but the smile

treating her, especially after Pauline’s comment, Skylar felt