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.

room at Williams Residence held the aftermath

at home, Kenny and Maisy couldn’t resist each other. Maisy had left at trail of love bites on Kenny’s

finished, they snuggled back into bed. Nestled in Kenny’s arms, Maisy murmured, “When can we finally tell Dad

sighed, feeling somewhat helpless. “Let’s hold off a little longer. The family situation is complex right now, and my job is on the

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

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

rough, 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.

limited experience found it so grand.

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

arrangement.

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

Let’s proceed with this decision. Kenny

noticed Steven’s increasing competence and how his colleagues distanced

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 get angrier if it’s wrong.”