In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

“I heard that you resolved the matter by yourself. You’ve truly grown a lot. This is exactly how people should be, being ruthless when the situation calls for it,” Tobias complimented.

Haha, I don’t think I’ve even learned a tenth from him. He’ll probably be disappointed if he knows what paltry method I employed.

“Everyone pities me now, but this isn’t what I actually wanted. I didn’t want to play the victim, but I had no other choice,” Skylar lamented with her chin propped against a hand.

If I truly have to establish a public persona, I’d hoped to have a more positive image – a wealthy family background, a smooth-sailing life, as well as a cheerful and upbeat personality. Alas, all those had never been mine.

Chuckling, Tobias asserted, “You’ve got to work harder to change the pity to adulation, then. By the way, didn’t you miss me after having not seen me for half a month?”

Skylar had been so busy lately that she completely lost track of time. If he hadn’t said that, she actually thought that they had only seen each other a few days ago.

“Oh, has it really been that long? Times really flies,” she replied in bewilderment.

At that, Tobias’ heart sank slightly. In the past, Skylar used to send him WhatsApp messages when they didn’t see each other. Back then, he found it rather clingy at times and didn’t reply to her.

now, he checked his cell phone every so often, yet there

the time to change her profile photo on WhatsApp multiple times, yet she didn’t have the time

your cell phone? Why didn’t you contact me?”

other hand, was surprised. “Wasn’t it you who told me not to keep sending you WhatsApp messages, saying that a phone call would

think you did nothing

message you for no reason, preferring a phone call instead. I

in response. “Since when

stiff smile on her face, she remarked, “Later, I’ll return the painting you gave me. I’m not a person who knows how to appreciate art, so I don’t have much use for it. Also, it was too expensive. It’s courtesy to reciprocate, but I’ve never given you anything. So, I can’t give you anything in return

swamped Tobias. Jeez, she’s really blunt. Or perhaps she just can’t be bothered. If she’s truly sincere, she can just give me a small token. I won’t

she wasn’t as rude as to show it on her face. Nevertheless, she would be much happier eating a bowl of pasta

full?” Tobias

a show of wiping