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?”

I have already bought my train ticket. We might not even sit together on the train-” Skylar began, but

by train. I don’t

Skylar knew then that Joe was determined to join her on this trip to the countryside, no

she and Joe packed up a few things

bring enough clothes and daily essentials. By the time

was already past midnight.

the following day. On the way, Skylar

cheerfully mentioned that they Gloria thought they were just taking a trip to th should all have

hadn’t been back to the countryside since arriving in Jipsburg, Janine mentioned

to bring a few items back when she returned and to check

the train, Skylar noticed the seat next to her remained empty as the person who had booked it was

and from the moment they sat down until they reached their

to

previously traveled on such a crowded,

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seats were quite cramped.

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for her, but it was probably uncomfortable for Joe. Skylar could sense his

weak phone signal made streaming videos or shows difficult. Seeing Joe’s growing frustration, Skylar suggested, “I

took only about an hour, just enough time for them to finish the movie before