In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

“Isn’t love about making compromises?”

“I used to think so too. But I ended up with nothing.”

The last conversation she had with Claudia kept replaying in Skylar’s head on her way back as she stared out from the car window.

Back at Claudia’s residence, Winnie was helping out at the dining table. “Just leave this job to the maid,” said Claudia.

“That’s alright, Mrs. Ford. I’m used to doing this back home anyway. My parents are in poor health, so I’ll try to help them out as much as I can. I’m not sure if I can say the same about Skylar though, since she just excused herself right after dinner,” Winnie remarked casually while wiping the same area on the dining table.

Upon hearing that, Claudia got one of her maids to fetch a mop for Winnie. “In that case, please also mop the floor after you’re done with the dishes. It’s getting late, I’m going to rest now.”

Despite feeling wildly insulted, Winnie forced a broad grin on her face. “Sure, Mrs. Ford. Good night.”

deception, Claudia’s attitude toward her had taken a sharp turn from

had kept quiet about it, Claudia could easily taste the difference between restaurant-bought and a home-cooked

me

back after she’s done mopping the floor. It’s bad for

it’s quite

a look before she replied coldly,

how

and raised his voice, “Well, whose fault is that? Instead of having a peaceful dinner like everyone else, you had to keep boasting about your non-existent cooking skill. I couldn’t stop you from shooting yourself in

from Winnie’s cheeks as she was

with me. Tobias is basically living with Skylar anyway. If he can do that,

spends most of his time at home and only stays over at Skylar’s every now and then. For God’s

to lower her voice, fearing that someone else might hear