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 passionate

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

they snuggled back into bed. Nestled in Kenny’s arms, Maisy murmured, “When

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

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

with enthusiasm. “I support you completely. We could use some of Dad’s

a diamond in the rough, with the potential to someday eclipse the brilliance of even

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

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

the millions Skylar supposedly earned in a month, Maisy scoffed. It was likely a “paycheck from Joe. If she were Skylar, she wouldn’t be bragging about it. There was nothing

arrangement.

about to step into the role of a CEO’s wife. But did she brag about it? Moreover, the Williams family assets would eventually pass

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

how his colleagues distanced themselves. Staying on seemed

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 and came back furious. I’m torn because Dad