Richest Mogul

Chapter 27

“Thanks, Grandma. I’m feeling much better today. I’ll visit to keep you company at Pearlhall Residence. once I recover completely,” said Skylar.

She only realized that Joe was looking at her the entire time after she sat down. So, she asked, “Do you

need something?”

Joe shot her a sarcastic, biting look. “Aren’t you surprisingly good at buttering up to Grandma?”

“I’m not buttering up to her. It’s called giving and receiving. Grandma’s nice to me and had someone deliver breakfast for me, so it’s only fair that I politely thank her.

“Do you have something against sincere social interactions, Mr. Martin? Or do you think it’s Grandma’s duty to deliver this breakfast for me, so I don’t have to thank her at all?” Skylar refuted.

That made Joe completely speechless. He found Skylar incredibly sharp–tongued. It was no wonder Gloria always forgot about his existence when she was with Skylar.

For the rest of the meal, the two didn’t exchange another word. It was only when Skylar wanted to do the dishes that Joe spoke up. “Keep them there. I’ll do it.”

“Okay, thanks.” Skylar didn’t bother playing nice or refuse his help.

She decided that she would take the initiative to bear the household chores whenever Joe got sick within

these three years.

Although she was a little displeased this morning, she couldn’t deny that Joe had taken good care of her at home and on the way back from the auction house last night.

Because of that, she didn’t plan on arguing with him over petty matters.

fell asleep again after returning to

already 10:00 am when Skylar

Yet, she had just gotten out of bed when she received

call from Charles.

you fell sick. Are you feeling any better now?

much better this morning. Plus, I just took another

to show you that I’m as competent of a brother as Steven is. Too bad you didn’t give me the chance to

and replied, “You’re already an amazing person

Chapter 27

for others‘ praises, but I love it when you

with compliments.”

siblings chatted for a little more before ending the

Skylar changed into a fresh set of clothes and put on simple, light makeup before driving

workplace.

road, so she soon arrived at Jubilance Hotel, where

as a housekeeper.

a five–star hotel but also had an award–winning restaurant inside

an effort with her appearance. Even so, she was a natural beauty and didn’t have many wrinkles, despite being 48 years old.

if the two

was about 4500 dollars. Even if she worked every possible shift, she’d only earn

dollars a month. The remaining amount was barely enough for

and Charles had been helping to cover some of the household expenses after they’d started working. Plus, Harvey was frugal with money.

family.

now confident that their futures would be bright.