Chapter 401
Intonately familiar with Joe, Skylar couldn’t help but wonder about his thoughts With Gloria son tri the siblity, would he truly be entertaining such lascivious thoughts?
Feeling flustered, Skylar quickly looked away.
“Grandma, Skylar sald, her voice sweet and childlike. “How about I stay with you tonight at Pearlhall Residence? We have so much to catch up on.”
Gloria’s face lit up. “That sound’s lovely! I have things I want to share with you too. We’ll stay at Pearlhall Residence tonight. I’ll tell Edgar to prepare some snacks and fruit. We can relax, watch TV, and chat all evening.”
Joe’s gaze darkened as he watched Skylar.
Suddenly, Gloria seemed to realize Joe’s presence and spoke again. “Actually, why don’t you call Lucas to take you back to Galaxy Villa? Skye and I will be fine on our own tonight.” She clearly desired a private conversation with Skylar, and Joe’s presence was becoming a hindrance.
Feeling a familiar sting of rejection, Joe scowled. “Are you my grandmother or Skylar’s?”
“I’m both yours and Skye’s,” Gloria firmly declared.
Joe couldn’t find the right words, silently fuming over the thought of returning to Galaxy Villa. He then
cast a glance at Skylar, who seemed smug. She had avoided him today, but tomorrow was another ston
Skylar caught Joe’s lustful stare in the rearview mirror. Unease prickled her skin.
“Why do you keep staring at Skylar?” Gloria snorted. “You can’t sleep without her around, huh?”
Skylar remained silent.
Unexpectedly, Joe admitted, “Actually, no. I can’t.”
He planned to make up for lost time tomorrow.
Gloria rolled her eyes. Tonight, she just wanted some quality time with Skylar. Besides, she’d heard from the maid at Galaxy Villa that the sheets were being changed nearly every day.
Joe needed some self–control, she thought. He was going to wear Skylar out at this rate. And that look in his eyes earlier was pure, unadulterated desire.
When they reached the next intersection, Joe got out and drove back to Galaxy Villa on his own while Gloria and Skylar continued on to Pearlhall Residence.
30 minutes later, Joe arrived at Galaxy Villa. After showering, he climbed into the large, now strangely
empty bed. He had become accustomed to Skylar’s warmth beside him.
A realization struck him, and his expression darkened further.
E
Chapter
Jacky was engrossed in a new case file. He typically visited the Martin Group on Mondays and Fridays, dedicating the rest of his time to the law firm.
Within half an hour of starting his workday, Emily Diaz, his assistant, walked in.
“Mr. Lourdes, there are two gentlemen here to see you without an appointment. They say it’s about a Ms. Sullivan,” she announced.
“Ms. Sullivan?” Jacky immediately thought of Skylar.
“Yes, sir.”
“Please show them in.”
A few minutes later, Jeffrey and Peter entered the office.
Upon hearing their voices, Jacky looked up from his documents. Jacky recognized Peter, from previous encounters and had seen Jeffrey at social functions. Their unexpected arrival piqued his curiosity, though his expression remained unchanged.
His mind began to race with calculations.
The Williams family, it seemed, was never far from trouble.