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

she’s free,” Joe said curtly before hanging

blinked, confused. Who could that have been? Despite the icy

approached Skylar, who was engrossed

it?” Skylar asked.

‘Partner‘ called, Caleb said. “He said to have you call him back when you’re free. Are you in

curiosity about Joe’s

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 hadn’t anticipated

“That’s my

wife, a pang of dissatisfaction settled in

husband,” Caleb said, attempting nonchalance.

quickly finished

now. Did you need something?”

“Can’t I

taken aback and unsure how to respond.