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.”

the door to the private room for them

a mocking smile played

Skylar and 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

trembled as she

gone blank, and

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

Red with fury, Skylar was so

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

Avery was the apple of the millionaire,

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

the door, without

Skylar over and pointed at the vacant seat

This is her first time eating in such a high-class hotel, so I bet she’s embarrassed to come

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

from the brink of having an emotional meltdown, not wanting to make a fool out of

through the door and

is such a beautiful girl.” Pauline liked Avery the more

the daughter of a wealthy

hand, has the face of a jinx. No wonder my son fell ill.

relatives were also very hospitable toward Avery, ceaselessly showering her with

completely forgotten about Skylar’s existence,

bracelet with envy. “Avery, your bracelet is so pretty. It probably cost a

generously put it

pass a contemptuous remark. “Skylar, that hair tie

glance and said with a small smile, “And where

she said that, the entire room grew

face turned

anyone else besides our family would

at Skylar, but the smile on

Pauline’s comment, Skylar felt a stab of pain