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”

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

when she’s free,” Joe

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

was engrossed in

it?” Skylar

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

“Partner piqued Skylar’s curiosity about Joe’s

renamed Joe’s contact to “Partner“? She saw their relationship fitting that label. However, she hadn’t anticipated Joe calling while she was busy, and Caleb stepping in to

“That’s my

a pang of dissatisfaction settled in his gut.

was your husband,” Caleb said,

in acknowledgment. She quickly finished her work and called Joe back.

work just now. Did you need something?” Skylar asked.

I call without needing something?”

taken aback and unsure