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”

hardened as he listened to Caleb’s voice. He bristled at the thought of a male assistant, especially one

me when she’s free,” Joe said curtly before hanging up.

Despite the icy tone, the caller seemed close

approached Skylar, who was engrossed

was it?” Skylar

named ‘Partner‘ called, Caleb said. “He said to have you call him back when

curiosity about Joe’s reason for

whim, renamed Joe’s contact to “Partner“? She saw their relationship fitting that label. However, she hadn’t

“That’s my husband.”

another man’s wife, a pang of dissatisfaction settled in his gut. He wondered if this man deserved her and if he

that was your husband,” Caleb

finished her work

was busy with work just now. Did you

I call without

aback and unsure how to respond.