Richest Mogul

Chapter 1056

Skylar explained, “You misunderstood. I’m planning to visit Grandma Viola’s place in the countryside.”

The tension in Joe’s dark eyes eased as soon as he heard her explanation. The frustration that had been stirring in his chest gave way to a sense of relief.

“When are you leaving?” he asked.

“Tomorrow,” Skylar responded.

Joe didn’t ask any further questions, though his half–lowered gaze indicated he was thinking about something.

Skylar turned and went upstairs to change her clothes. When she returned a few minutes later, Joe had just gotten off the phone.

He turned to her. “I had Paul book train tickets. I’ll go with you tomorrow,” Joe announced.

“What?” Skylar was taken aback. “You’re going with me to the countryside?”

“Yeah, is there a problem?” Joe’s expression remained calm.

She shook her head. “No, not really. But the countryside isn’t exactly comfortable. Are you sure you can handle it?”

Joe raised an eyebrow, his voice cold but determined. “What can’t I handle?”

my train ticket. We might not even sit together on the train-” Skylar began, but Joe cut her off

train. I don’t

that Joe was determined to join her on this trip to the countryside,

carefully dealt with the ring. Then, she

convenient, they made sure to bring

was already past midnight.

station the following day. On the way, Skylar informed Gloria

cheerfully mentioned that they Gloria thought they

to inform her of the plan. Since they hadn’t been

she returned and to check for any issues with the

boarded the train, Skylar noticed the seat next to her remained empty as the person who had

took the seat beside her, and from the moment they sat down until they reached their destination,

came to

on such a

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seats were quite cramped.

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her, but it was

Skylar suggested, “I downloaded a movie in

took only about an hour, just enough time