It was already late afternoon when she finished taking her shower. In the changing room, she called Tobias again. This time, the call went through.

“Aren’t you coming?” she asked.

“I’m still busy,” was his curt reply before he ended the call.

At that instant, she couldn’t help furrowing her brow as her eyes dimmed with disappointment. He’s still busy, which means he probably won’t come tonight.

She had dressed up and starved herself to have dinner with him tonight. However, the higher the hope, the greater the disappointment; she was upset that he stood her up.

Meanwhile, Kai’s assistant, Logan, was leaning against the Mercedes-Benz, waiting for her. The country folks were all surrounding the eye-catching vehicle.

 

As soon as she got in the car, she apologized, “I’m sorry for keeping you waiting so long.”

Logan started the engine while reassuring her, “No worries, Ms. Jones. Mr. Ronalds has ordered me to be at your service. It is no biggie even if I have to wait for you for the entire night.”

 

Oh my, he does have a way with his words, huh, was Skylar’s impression of Logan.

with him when

ringtone of her phone interrupted their conversation. Without bothering to look at

just now, but now I’m free. Are you so eager to meet me?” Tobias’s deep voice was heard

at Logan, who was keeping his ears out. She lowered her voice, whispering on

can arrive in time. Hey, stop changing the topic. Are you

was around, she stuttered, “J-just a little,

voice was loud enough to reach

are you taking?” asked Tobias in a cold voice. Skylar hesitated for a moment before she responded with, “What was that? I can’t hear you. The line is bad. Hello?

film set, she was required to act for an extra scene due to an amendment of the script. The scene

“I don’t know how to swim. Is there anyone here who can save

Daryl gave her an impassive

her initial intention, but she nodded anyway. “Yes, that would

simply brushed her off. “We can’t find a double for you at the last minute. You need to play

shower. Damn… I should’ve

confidently while reassuring her, “Don’t worry, I’m here for you! I’ll save you

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