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.

dimly lit room at Williams Residence held the aftermath of a passionate

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

back into bed. Nestled in Kenny’s arms, Maisy murmured, “When can we finally tell Dad

little longer. The family situation is complex right now, and my job is on the line. They’re downsizing, and I can’t focus on research with

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process my resignation in a couple of days. Either

with enthusiasm. “I support you completely. We could use some of Dad’s money to launch our own business. You’d

rough, with the potential to someday eclipse

being the CEO’s wife, a position Skylar could never hold. She believed Joe only saw Skylar as a fling. He’d get bored eventually, and then her hopes of

with limited experience found it so grand. Sure, it was expensive, but to their family, it was

from Joe. If she were Skylar, she wouldn’t be bragging about it. There

arrangement.

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

proceed with this decision. Kenny hesitated initially. But Maisy’s words

increasing competence and how

out yesterday, and it’s been weighing on me. I can’t be certain, but Dad and Peter went to see Mr. Lourdes and came back furious.