In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

Standing amidst the plethora of luxury goods, Skylar felt like a fish out of water, fully aware of how underdressed she was at the moment.

Suddenly, a high-pitched voice came from the distance. “Skylar? Oh wow, it’s really you.”

Her heart practically stopped when she saw who the voice belonged to. “Hey, you there? Did you forget me? I’m Erica.” The lady waved, plastering a seemingly cordial smile on her face.

Of course I remember you, Erica Fox. Skylar’s face instantly darkened as a wave of unpleasant memories came flooding back.

Erica was Skylar’s high school classmate. But far from being chummy buddies, Skylar avoided Erica like the plague. Her disdain for the girl was simple – Erica was an egocentric school bully who thought that she could do anything she wanted just because she had a rich boyfriend and a pretty face.

If any girl offended her, she swore to make life hellish for the person. Unfortunately, Skylar happened to be one of those girls.

The incident began when Skylar was rushing for class, only to bump into Erica by accident. Consequently, the latter girl’s coffee spilled everywhere. “Jeez. Do you have no eyes? Clean this mess up, now! With your mouth, that is.” The steadfast Skylar refused to submit to the threat.

was a two-month hospitalization bill for the outnumbered Skylar. Erica had her gang with

they merely turned a blind eye to the issue. That was when Skylar decided once and for all that she was going to work hard and be successful

Rude as ever.” Erica’s annoyance brought Skylar

people I can meet… Why must it be her? Skylar had

elicit any reaction from Skylar, Erica turned to her boyfriend instead. Skylar recognized the man to be the same boyfriend Erica was dating since high school. “This is Skylar Jones. We were high school classmates, and she went to the Southwood Film Academy after we graduated.” Then, with a scoff, she continued, “Don’t you think that’s hilarious? Someone with no money or background trying

ways to leave this

but otherwise handsome man eyed her from head and toe and complimented, “I guess

eyes lingered on her body for longer than she liked. On the other hand, his girlfriend

regarded Skylar as a manipulative vixen who only knew how to bewitch men with her good looks. Now that her boyfriend had joined in on the plaudits,

you can afford anything in this

she replied, “Is there a problem with window shopping? I don’t recall it being illegal… Unless you

to her boyfriend, she purred,