Skylar stood at the door, dumbstruck.

Standing before her was a woman dressed in an elegant dress full of exquisite embroideries. The lady didn’t look her age, which was a clear sign that she maintained herself well.

“Come on in.” Skylar hurriedly tied her own messy hair into a ponytail.

“Has Tobias just left?” asked Claudia.

Skylar nodded before immediately shaking her head. “I don’t know where he is.”

A dark gleam flashed in Claudia’s eyes. This girl doesn’t even bat an eyelid when she lies.

 

“You look young, Ms. Jones. Are you below twenty-five?” Claudia eyed the young woman from head to toe.

Skylar pursed her lips. “I just turned twenty this year.”

 

Claudia beamed as her eyes dazzled. “Tobias is over ten years older than you, Ms. Jones. You’re practically still a kid; why would you do such unchaste things? He doesn’t have time to play childish games with you.”

there was even a warm

as though she had just been stabbed by

all the wonderful deeds

not tell the truth. Her mother’s treatment depended on Tobias, and considering how vengeful this man could be, there was no way he would easily forgive her if

Skylar gave in. “Don’t worry. I won’t ruin his

with a flawless

came over with some tea, not forgetting to spare Skylar a smug glance as though she had been anticipating this day since

glanced back

I hope you’ll listen to what I have to say. It won’t be easy for someone with your background to even marry into a normal family, so what makes you

the first time someone

anymore,” Skylar replied calmly with a smile. “I won’t force myself into a world I don’t

tough nut to crack. It seems

she took out a wedding invitation card with a few large, gilded words printed on

Tobias Ford and Tanya

their wedding invitation cards have been

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