In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

“What a coincidence! I didn’t expect to bump into you here. I was planning to ask you out for a meal, but you didn’t reply to my message.”

“I was too busy, so I didn’t see it,” Tobias replied.

Idania then turned her gaze on Skylar beside him. At a single glance, she recognized the celebrity who frequently appeared on the trending list on Twitter recently.

Just yesterday itself, she spoke of Skylar with her colleagues and expressed her sympathy for her tragic background.

“And this is…” Idania inquired with an inquisite gaze.

“A friend,” Tobias nonchalantly answered, leaving it at just that.

Upon hearing that, the courteous smile on Skylar’s face faded. Her expression froze and turned taut.

Subsequently, the woman graciously extended a fair and slender hand. “Nice to meet you. I’m Idania Garland.”

Skylar had only ever heard of her name but had never seen her in person. Never had she expected to bump into Idania here, the only woman whom Tobias told his family he wanted to marry.

few seconds before retracting her gaze. “Nice to meet you. I’m Skylar Jones,

entertainment industry? But isn’t he big on chastity? So, she is the girlfriend

leave the two of you to your date, then. I’ve got a meeting with a client here, so we’ll get together

away the fake smile on her face. Anguish surged within her. He claimed

her dejected expression, Tobias caressed her hair. “What are you thinking that you’re spacing out here? You’ve got to satisfy me tonight. I’ve got half a month’s worth

problem. You should just keep it for yourself since

stared at her sharply.

deliberately bumped him with a shoulder and stalked

the meal went on, the sound of cutlery hitting

going back to Tobias’ answer of Skylar being his friend. What did he mean by that? Was he

would reconcile one day, confident that the wonderful

Ms. Garland. I haven’t seen you raising your wine glass even once.” Her business partner, Andy

wine in

sequela thanks to Tobias having pissed her off back then. Of course, there were good memories, but

the table,

of his name still felt like a stab