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.”

her had taken a sharp turn from being warm and cozy to

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

must take me for a

sure you send Ms. Moore back after she’s done mopping the floor. It’s bad for a girl’s reputation to stay overnight

Mom, it’s quite late now,”

her son a look before she

see how Skylar humiliated me in front of everyone just now? Your brother

everyone else, you had to keep boasting about your non-existent cooking skill. I couldn’t stop you from shooting

as

you’ll move in with me. Tobias is basically living with Skylar anyway. If he can do that,

of his time at home and only stays over at Skylar’s every now and

lower her voice, fearing that someone else might hear