Richest Mogul

Chapter 40

Joe’s expression was slightly tense, as though he was about to say something that made him

uncomfortable.

Skylar wasn’t in a rush to get out of the car since they had already arrived at Galaxy Villa. So, she waited

in silence for Joe to speak.

“I wasn’t thorough when looking into today’s matters and misunderstood you, I’m sorry.” Joe’s naturally cold tone felt jarringly unsuited for apologies.

Skylar was upset that Joe had misunderstood her and thought that she was still in a messy relationship with Christopher. However, her anger diminished once she heard his apology.

She replied, “It’s okay. We can still request to begin the divorce procedure tomorrow at the courthouse. We’ll receive our official divorce decree after the mandatory cooling–off period.

“Even if we’re divorced, we can keep our pretense in front of Grandma. I’ll continue to take care of her

regularly.”

Skylar believed she could think of a solution that gave the best of both worlds for the situation.

Joe frowned. “Grandma will know immediately after we file for divorce at the courthouse. So, let’s stick

with the agreement and only divorce after three years.”

Skylar blinked and cocked a brow at Joe.

up coveting you and Martin Group? What if you accidentally fall deeply in love with me? What will we do if

divorce by then?”

she was an easygoing person without a temper? Although she had accepted his apology, it didn’t mean he could

a thief? Was he that afraid of her

like she was

stealing his heart?

you is impossible. Don’t worry. You’ll get your 10

dollars–not a cent less–on the

shrugged. “I’ll let this slide for Grandma’s sake. That said, I will end the

a photo without

expression darkened.

ending that discussion, two got out of the car and headed into the villa, one after the other.

little hungry since she hadn’t

politely asking Joe, “I’m going to make dinner since I’m hungry. Do

to make some

you too?”

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stairs. His dark gaze snapped toward Skylar, whose eyes locked with his in surprise. Joe speedily looked away as he responded, “Sure,

half an hour, then.” Skylar took her eyes off him and

off an air of superiority while being

he had the domineering and stern presence of an

type of

him but