Richest Mogul

Restless and frustrated, Joe lit a cigarette. A few drags didn’t ease his agitation.

He glanced at his chat with Skylar on his phone. Was she truly happy living at Pearlhall Residence? She had yet to send a single message or call him. He took a few more drags and dialed her number. However, it wasn’t Skylar who took his call,

“Hello, this is Caleb Gardner, Skylar’s assistant,” Caleb said, surprised to see “Partner” displayed on the caller ID.

Caleb pondered whether Skylar was engaged in a business venture with someone.

My Joe insured hea voice laced with suspicion

Joe’s voice, a deep, menacing rumble, sent a jolt of terror through the phone and straight down Caleb’s

ne, leaving him trembling

Yes, I’m Skylar’s assistant. She’s currently unavailable and can’t take your call. Please let me know if I can help you with anything. ITI pass the message along”

to Caleb’s voice. He bristled at the thought of a male assistant, especially one who sounded so young.

to call me when she’s free,” Joe said curtly before hanging

been? Despite the icy tone, the caller seemed

was

was it?”

said to have you call him back when you’re free.

Skylar’s curiosity about Joe’s reason for

“Partner” sent a jolt through her. Hadn’t she, on a whim, renamed Joe’s contact to “Partner“? She saw their relationship fitting that label. However, she

“That’s my husband.”

him hard. When he thought about Skylar being another man’s wife, a pang of dissatisfaction settled in his gut.

your husband,”

She quickly finished her work and called Joe back.

was busy with work just now. Did

was sharp. “Can’t I call

was taken aback and unsure how