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

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

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

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

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

a diamond in the rough, with the potential to someday eclipse

about 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

impressive, Maisy thought. Only people with limited experience found it so grand. Sure, it was expensive, but to their family, it was nothing extraordinary.

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

arrangement.

did she brag about it? Moreover, the

concern ourselves with others in the company. Let’s proceed with this decision. Kenny hesitated initially. But Maisy’s words convinced him.

competence and how his colleagues distanced themselves.

been debating telling you,” Maisy confessed. “I only found out yesterday, and it’s been weighing on me. I can’t be certain, but Dad and Peter went