Richest Mogul

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But at this moment, seeing Skylar, Vera was reminded of the apology and plea she had made in front of Skylar earlier. It had been the most humiliating moment of her life.

She quickly composed herself. When she looked at Skylar again, she put on her usual aloof and high–and- mighty demeanor. She asked, “Is Joe not back yet?”

The question was not whether he was home but whether he had returned.

Skylar understood immediately. It seemed Joe and Vera had met last night.

“He’s back, but he’s asleep. Do you need me to wake him?” Skylar offered.

Vera noticed Skylar’s calm demeanor and lack of any hint of arrogance, which only made her more uncomfortable. She would have preferred if Skylar had flaunted her relationship with Joe.

“No, it’s fine. He didn’t sleep last night and drank a lot, so I don’t want to disturb him. This is a gift I gave to some friends of mine. He left it at the club. I happened to be passing by and thought I’d return it,” Vera said, handing the bag to Skylar.

Skylar took the bag and turned to go back inside.

“Wait a moment,” Vera called after her.

turned back. “Is there

does Joe pay you each month?” Vera asked, fixing her

she regretted her words, but she felt

time she saw Skylar, her unease

have any questions or doubts about my relationship with

and information exchange between

beating around the bush. It would be better to ask

no opportunity to ask more questions. Vera’s face darkened as she watched

wondered who had given Skylar the courage to completely disregard

unapologetic Skylar seemed, the more Vera struggled to

events of the previous night left her feeling uneasy.

there, lost in thought for a moment. She pressed her lips

asleep and didn’t answer. Then she thought of someone

before Jenny answered

about Skylar?” Vera asked, cutting straight to the

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tired. “Skylar? She’s a very calculating person. You’ll