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.

Residence held the aftermath of a passionate encounter.

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

Nestled in Kenny’s arms, Maisy murmured, “When can we finally tell Dad about

a 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

1. on.

my resignation in a couple of days. Either I’ll

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

saw Kenny as a diamond in the rough, with the potential to someday

only saw Skylar as a fling. He’d get bored eventually, and then her hopes of

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

“paycheck from Joe. If she were Skylar, she

arrangement.

to step into the role of a CEO’s wife. But did she brag about

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

and how his colleagues distanced themselves. Staying on seemed

something I’ve 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 to see Mr. Lourdes