The young man looked at Skylar awkwardly and asked, “Is he your boyfriend? I thought you were single.”

When Skylar recalled the nature of James’ job, she was worried that he would bring it up in his idle chatter with his colleagues. Hence, she denied immediately, “I don’t have a boyfriend yet. He is a friend and my superior at work.”

Tobias’ eyes squinted in response as he watched Skylar lie through her teeth.

“Hello, my name is James Jackson. I’m Skylar’s friend from high school. She used to sit in front of me,” James introduced himself warmly and he stood up to shake Tobias’ hand.

Holding a wooden skewer in his hand, Tobias broke it in half with a push of his thumb, sending a chill down Skylar’s spine.

As he stared at James coldly, James’ hand was still extended awkwardly.

“Are you done eating? There’s something urgent at the office. Come back with me right away.” He turned his gaze toward Skylar.

Usually, she would feel uneasy in my car because she wanted to avoid suspicion or was worried about being photographed.

man, with a reddened face and a bunch of empty beer bottles beside

behavior never ceased to

should go deal with whatever you need to. Anyway, I’ll work on what you have asked of me and talk to my boss know

replied gratefully, “I appreciate

prepared to pay, the waiter informed

have done that. How can I allow you to pay? After all, I was the one

not me. I didn’t manage

sullen given that Skylar acted as

Skylar turned toward Tobias. Her expression changed from one that was all smiling to one

of the top graduates from the police academy, James’ keen observation told him that Skylar’s

accentuated by her exquisite features, glowing underneath the dim

noticing her early enough. Hence, she ended up getting together with Jeremy. Consequently, he

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