The young chef looked at her, perplexed. “I’m not doing anything illegal.”

Skylar smiled at him. “It’s just a simple task and it’s not illegal. I’ll transfer you the money now.”

The man nodded and took out his phone. Skylar sent him seven hundred and fifty and promised to release the rest of the payment after he fulfilled his end of the bargain.

Skylar put her phone back in her pocket as she whispered in his ear.

The man listened attentively and nodded away.

Truth be told, even Skylar herself did not know since when did she become so sly.

Life had taught her a lot ever since she left school. After what she had gone through because of Jeremy, Skylar came to realize that those who were kind would only be taken advantage of.

she wanted to run away

outside, Claudia was in a

had been sitting on the couch, realized that

took him seriously after he assumed office. If it were not for Tobias, there

behind my back. There’s no use having people tail me and reporting back to you. Nothing will happen as long as I don’t do anything, but let me warn you, it’s entirely up to me

drilled his confident gaze

gave this position up to me so willingly. I’m nothing but a puppet and you’re the one who is pulling the strings. You have absolutely no trust in me. Do you really not believe I can achieve something

intention of backing down. “I’ve been going easy on you. I’ve allowed you to have a cozy life and you’ve never really had any problems in your life, but since mom and you are my only family, I will try not to make things too ugly. I’ve always pampered you since you were a kid. I tried

as he listened to his brother. Instead of reflecting on himself, he was consumed by

Skylar and Winnie had just

full of dumplings while there were only a few plain-looking dumplings

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