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.”

turned back to him. “Is there something else,

me back on WhatsApp.” His voice was low and firm. Since he realized it wasn’t her choice to block him but rather a result of Rosa’s actions, he asked her

shouldn’t be cold to him and that her name should be visible in his contacts

to see her profile

beside him.

feeling had been especially strong just earlier in the hospital. Even when she was trying to set boundaries, he felt an urge to

feeling he had never experienced before.

must have misheard him. “This isn’t necessary, is it? You

Ned’s gaze, it was like seeing

a similarly domineering side

Chapter 1263

with that deep gaze as if there

a hint of tension. The air around him felt as if it had cooled

snapped back to reality, separating the images of Ned and Joe in her mind. “I’ll be leaving now.

didn’t call after her again. His expression darkened instead. Skylar’s rejection stung like a slap, waking him up