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

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

Kenny’s arms, Maisy murmured, “When can

The family situation is complex right now, and my

1. on.

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

“I support you completely. We could use some of Dad’s money to

as a diamond in the 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

that impressive, Maisy thought. Only people with limited experience found it so grand.

It was likely a “paycheck from Joe. If she were

arrangement.

CEO’s wife. But did she brag about it? Moreover, the Williams family assets would eventually pass

we shouldn’t concern ourselves with others in the company. Let’s proceed with this decision. Kenny hesitated initially. But Maisy’s

increasing competence and how his colleagues

on me. I can’t be certain, but Dad