Richest Mogul

Chapter 405

Skylar spoke softly into the phone. “Mr. Martin, I’m sorry, but it’s that time of the month.

Silence hung heavy on the other end. Skylar almost thought the call had dropped.

A sly smile played on her lips. “You’ll have to handle it yourself, then.*

There was a boat of silence, and then Joe’s voice returned, even colder than before. “See you at 9:00 pm.”

After ending the call, Skylar returned to work.

Only later, as Joe pulled her into bed, did Skylar realize escape was futile. His kiss silenced any questions she might have had.

Exhaustion washed over her. Drifting off to sleep, Skylar contemplated her visiting Gloria and staying over at Pearlhall Residence for the next few days.

lit room at Williams Residence held the aftermath

Peter being at home, Kenny and Maisy couldn’t resist each other. Maisy had left

they finished, they snuggled back into bed. Nestled in Kenny’s arms, Maisy murmured, “When can

feeling somewhat helpless. “Let’s hold off a little longer. The family situation is complex right now, and

1. on.

couple of days.

Dad’s money to launch our own business. You’d be the CEO.

a diamond in the rough, with the potential to someday eclipse the brilliance of even

hold. She believed Joe only saw Skylar as a fling. He’d get bored eventually, and then her

wasn’t that impressive, Maisy thought. Only people with limited experience found it so grand. Sure, it was expensive,

earned in a month, Maisy scoffed. It was likely a “paycheck from Joe. If she were

arrangement.

CEO’s wife. But did she brag about it? Moreover, the Williams family assets would eventually pass

concern ourselves with others in the company. Let’s proceed with

how his colleagues

and it’s been weighing on me. I can’t be certain, but Dad and Peter went