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?”

might not even sit together on the train-” Skylar began, but

by train. I don’t need to sit,”

train ride. Skylar knew then that Joe was determined to join

she and Joe packed up a

in the countryside wasn’t convenient, they made sure to bring enough clothes and daily essentials. By the time they

was already past midnight.

they headed straight to the train station the following day.

a trip to the countryside to relax and cheerfully mentioned that they Gloria thought they were just taking a trip

with Gloria, Skylar also called Janine to inform her of the plan. Since they hadn’t been back to the countryside since arriving in Jipsburg, Janine

she returned and to

seat next to her remained empty as the person who had booked it was

from the moment they sat

to claim

such a

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seats were quite cramped.

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strangers wasn’t a big deal for her, but it was probably uncomfortable for Joe. Skylar could

difficult. Seeing Joe’s growing frustration, Skylar suggested, “I downloaded a movie in

just enough time for them to finish the movie before they