Richest Mogul

Chapter 317

Skylar couldn’t help but wonder if Paul and Joe had already eaten lunch.

Paul hesitated to speak as he stole glances at Joe.

Joe noticed Skylar’s puzzled expression, and the dark cloud that had momentarily

covered his mind dissipated instantly. “I wasn’t hungry earlier.”

Seeing this, Paul quickly picked up his cutlery and said, “Yeah, I wasn’t hungry either,

but now I’m starving.”

Paul had skipped lunch in his rush to the airport and was genuinely famished.

Watching Skylar enjoy her food had made his mouth water.

As Skylar nibbled on her dish, she said to Joe, “I know you both have a lot going on

here. I planned my itinerary last night, so feel free to focus on your tasks. I’ll go

explore on my own.”

his lips slightly, and his gaze grew stern. “You’re going alone?”

can go ahead with your work. If you’re free later, we can explore

Plus, I’m sure you’ve both seen enough of

and take some

and he was about to respond when

suddenly.

said made Joe’s face darken even further. “Just wait

be there soon.

Skylar’s expression

something to attend to. Paul will take you

speaking and left

witnessed what seemed like a normal situation moments ago with a mouth full of food. But in the midst of it,

between Joe and Skylar earller hadn’t been quite right. It felt… indescribably tense. He picked up his cup

sensed Paul’s awkwardness and inwardly chuckled.

reached the point where she could ask about his private affairs. Even if they were physically intimate in bed, it didn’t necessarily meant he

fear that she might question why Joe was going to the hospital.

up could make things awkward between

and patted her stomach. “I’m full now. Take your time,”

she said.

indulged too much during this meal. After dropping her luggage at the hotel, Skylar

Sullivan, aren’t you curious why Mr. Martin is going

her head. “No, he has his own business to

a complete lack of curiosity, Paul was certain