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.

held the aftermath of

and Maisy couldn’t resist each other. Maisy had left at trail of love bites on

they snuggled back into bed. Nestled in Kenny’s arms, Maisy murmured, “When can we finally tell Dad about us? Sneaking

little longer. The family situation is complex right now, and my job is on the line. They’re downsizing, and I

1. on.

couple of days. Either I’ll take over the family business or start something new.”

of Dad’s

diamond in the rough, with the potential to someday eclipse

believed Joe only saw Skylar as a fling. He’d

experience found it so

for the millions Skylar supposedly earned in a month, Maisy scoffed. It was likely a “paycheck from Joe. If she were Skylar, she wouldn’t be bragging about it. There was nothing honorable

arrangement.

was about to step into the role of a CEO’s wife. But did she brag about it? Moreover, the Williams family assets would

in the company. Let’s proceed with this decision.

and how his colleagues distanced themselves. Staying on seemed

confessed. “I only found out yesterday, and it’s been weighing on me. I can’t be certain, but