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.
back, Skylar had no choice but to carry on the conversation with him when the latter kept rattling on about Kai’s friendliness and how nice
phone interrupted their conversation. Without bothering to look at the caller, she answered the call as if
now I’m free. Are you so eager to meet me?” Tobias’s deep voice
Logan, who was keeping his ears out. She lowered her voice, whispering on the phone, “Are you on your way? Or
sure if I can arrive in time. Hey, stop changing the topic.
to admit it when someone was around, she stuttered, “J-just a little, I guess… I-I’m
she could end the call, however, Logan suddenly coughed. His voice was loud enough to reach the other side of the
a moment before she responded with, “What was that? I can’t hear you. The line
to act for an extra scene due to an amendment of the
Skylar voiced her concern to Daryl. “I don’t know how to swim. Is there anyone here who
Daryl gave her an impassive glance. “Are you
intention, but she nodded anyway. “Yes, that
brushed her off. “We can’t find a double for you at the last
her time taking a shower. Damn…
scene, patted his chest confidently while reassuring her, “Don’t worry, I’m here for you! I’ll save you if anything goes
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