Chapter 554
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That night, after Joe got out of the car, he never returned to Galaxy Villa.
It had been three days since there had been news from him. Skylar’s eyes flickered with a hint of emotion, but she quickly and subtly averted her gaze.
Perhaps maintaining their three–year marriage with this distance was for the best.
Somewhere deep inside, a faint voice reminded her that she was being emotional. It seemed like she was avoiding something.
She tried to downplay it and avoid overthinking it. With so many tasks lined up for the next few days, she would be busy from morning until night and sometimes even working late.
She decided to set those concerns aside and deal with them later once her schedule cleared up.
After the meeting ended at Martin Group, Paul brought over a few documents that needed signing.
For the past three days, Paul had been by Joe’s side. He felt as if he were on a battlefield Joe had seemed in a good mood at the hotel that day. The matter of the Silver family’s drugging had already been handled. The Silver family would soon pay for their actions.
Paul had only recently learned that Joe hadn’t returned to Galaxy Villa and had been staying elsewhere.
When he asked Lucas, Lucas remained tight–lipped. It looked like there was trouble between Joe and Skylar.
Joe finished signing a few documents. Joe called him back as Paul was about to leave with the document.
“Wait a moment.”
Paul’s heart skipped a beat as he looked at Joe with an ingratiating smile. “Is there anything else you need, Mr. Martin?”
“Has Skylar asked you about my whereabouts?” Joe’s tone was dark and intense.
Paul dared to glance briefly before quickly averting his gaze. He answered honestly, “No, she hasn’t.”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Paul realized he might have said something wrong. Joe’s expression grew noticeably colder and more severe.
“Get out.” With a sharp command, Paul hurried out as if fleeing from a disaster.
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“Oh my god!” Paul sighed inwardly. He felt like he had just escaped from hell.
As the door slammed shut, Joe threw the pen he had been holding. His lips curled with icy words. “Skylar, you really are something.”
What a schemer!
After escaping from Joe’s office, Paul hid in the break room.
He made himself a cappuccino. He held the cup and thoughtfully contemplated.
Suddenly, he had a brilliant idea. He quickly sent a message to Skylar.
“Mrs. Martin, the custom traditional dress Mr. Martin ordered for you will be ready this afternoon. Please try it on and check if any adjustments are needed. I must say, Mr. Martin is truly thoughtful.”
Paul knew that Skylar would be very busy once she started her work, so she might not respond immediately.
However, Paul was confident she would reply when she found time. He was so clever. He’d planned to take Joe to inspect a project near the traditional dress shop that afternoon.
When they met, it would be…
When they met, things would get interesting…
He smirked to himself.