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.

Williams Residence held the aftermath of

each other. Maisy

murmured, “When can we finally tell Dad

complex right now, and my job is on the line. They’re downsizing, and I can’t focus on research

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

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

with the potential to someday eclipse the brilliance of even Joe.

believed Joe only saw Skylar as a fling. He’d get bored eventually, and then her hopes of staying on Alexander’s team would be dashed.

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

month, Maisy scoffed. It was likely a “paycheck from Joe. If she were Skylar, she wouldn’t be bragging

arrangement.

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

with others in the company. Let’s proceed with this decision. Kenny hesitated initially. But Maisy’s

Steven’s increasing competence and how his colleagues distanced

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