Richest Mogul

Chapter 1557

Joe said, "Where are you? I just finished here. I'll come pick you up." His voice carried a trace of exhaustion.

He had been at a business dinner earlier-something he never particularly enjoyed. Even over the phone, Skylar could sense his weariness.

Skylar glanced at Natalie, who smiled and said in a low voice, "You've been married for years, and Joe still chases after you like this. Well, I don't care. Normally, you can prioritize your husband over your friends, but not tonight! It's my birthday, and you're not leaving me alone."

After Natalie's playful threats, Skylar laughed and replied to Joe, "You sound tired. Why don't you get Paul to take you home? Natalie and I are just out walking. I'll drop her off and head back afterward."

Joe paused for a few seconds before responding with a quiet "Okay".

Natalie watched the exchange, then sighed wistfully. She said sincerely, "Your relationship is enviable."

She meant it. She would be overjoyed if her relationship with Austin remained this good after marriage.

A few years ago, Natalie had believed that love was eternal. But recently, she had come to realize that even without infidelity, love could fade over time in a marriage.

The thought made her apprehensive about marrying Austin. But now, with a baby on the way, her maternal instincts had taken over.

"Why fear something that hasn't even

since morning. Many streets were flooded, making it

to stay the night rather than face the weather.

phone with exasperation. "This rain isn't just heavy; it's like the sky is leaking. This isn't rain-it's a river. The underground parking lots of the nearby mall and residential complexes are completely

"Thankfully, we've got an

lot here. Still,

in this weather. Grandpa's insisting I stay here with him tonight, but I'd rather book a hotel.

checkup the other day? Everything okay?" Skylar asked as she glanced out at the relentless

chat, several colleagues lamented that their cars were submerged in

hotel for the night. He had already had

business trip. However, with the severe weather, his flight had been canceled, and he

his head with a

hasn't been

slipping lately, but the checkup didn't show anything major. The

coming to

take this amulet and pass it to

she had felt an inexplicable sense of