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.

at Williams Residence held the aftermath of a

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

Maisy murmured, “When can we finally tell Dad about us? Sneaking around is getting tiresome.”

now, and my job is on the line. They’re downsizing,

1. on.

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

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

rough, with the potential to someday eclipse the brilliance of even

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

Only people with limited experience found it so grand. Sure, it

Joe. If she were Skylar, she wouldn’t be bragging about it. There was nothing honorable about that

arrangement.

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

shouldn’t concern ourselves with others in the company. Let’s proceed with this decision. Kenny

Steven’s increasing competence and how his colleagues distanced themselves. Staying on seemed pointless.

“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 and came back furious. I’m torn because Dad will only