Richest Mogul

Chapter 1263

Ned furrowed his brows. “Just tell me how much you’re asking for in compensation. It’s important to clarify that Rosa reaching out to you yesterday was not my intention, and I was unaware of it.”

Upon hearing his words, Skylar was taken aback for a moment. “Oh, my friend is asking for 100,000 dollars in compensation. As for Ms. Reese contacting me, I don’t mind.

“However, please make it clear to her that I’ve only met you a few times and haven’t spoken much on WhatsApp, so there’s nothing going on between us. I would appreciate it if she doesn’t bother me anymore.”

Ned’s frown deepened, a hint of irritation flickering in his eyes at her words. Skylar had no choice but to voice her thoughts.

She continued, “I can forgive Ms. Reese. It’s clear she lacks some sense of security, so perhaps you could spend more time with her. Since you have no objections to my proposed

compensation, I hope the payment can be processed quickly. I won’t disturb you any further.”

With that, she stood up, ready to leave.

Ned pressed his lips together, feeling a mix of frustration and confusion as he observed Skylar’s cold demeanor. She was setting clear boundaries, and her indifference only intensified his annoyance. Almost instinctively, he called out, “Wait.”

to him. “Is there something else,

His voice was low and firm. Since he realized it wasn’t her choice to block

reason, a voice inside him insisted that Skylar shouldn’t be cold to him and

see her profile

beside him.

strong just earlier in the hospital. Even when she was trying to set boundaries, he felt an urge to pull her into

never experienced before. It was

“This isn’t necessary, is it?

hint of dominance in Ned’s gaze, it was like seeing Joe standing before

side when he was in

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as if there was an unspoken affection drawing

betraying a hint of tension.

the images of Ned and Joe in her mind. “I’ll be leaving

Skylar’s rejection stung like a slap, waking him