Chapter 264

She didn't get out of her car. Instead, she carefully scrutinized the car following her. The person inside seemed to realize they'd been spotted. After a few seconds of hesitation, she got out of her car.

Annie stepped out, her high heels clicking on the pavement. She carried herself elegantly, appearing sophisticated and refined.

Upon seeing Annie, Skylar's expression darkened. Had Annie been following her since the golf course? She was curious about Annie's intentions.

Annie had already reached her own car.

"How long have you been following me?" Skylar asked coldly.

Annie, unflustered by being caught, was clearly prepared. "From the golf course to here. About three hours."

Skylar chuckled. "Why?"

"You should be able to guess. I followed you because of what happened last time. We had a misunderstanding, and before we could resolve it, Mr. Martin overheard our conversation. This led to a misunderstanding between me and him, causing him to distance himself from the Silver family.

"You're the only one who can help me clear this up. No matter what you ask, I'll meet your demands. I apologize for insulting you with the money before."

Annie's request for help, however, carried an air of arrogance. Even though everyone blamed her, she refused to humble herself before Skylar.

It was the first time Skylar had seen someone so elegantly describe stalking while maintaining such a haughty attitude while asking for help. Hadn't the last incident taught Annie a lesson? One would think a TV host would have better memory.

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"I can't help you," Skylar answered flatly.

Annie frowned. "I saw the properties you visited today. They're all average developments in Jipsburg City. This shows Mr. Martin didn't give you much money, and you're not that important to him. He could easily discard you.

"If I were you, I'd seize what I could while I had the chance. I can give you a villa or a high-end apartment—your choice. These are far better than the properties you saw today.

"I know you're not on good terms with the Williamses, and they won't give you anything. I also know you're on Mr. Gardner Senior's team.

"Although joining his team offers future improvement, you're new, and there's a long road ahead. You probably lack the qualifications for any significant work yet. Your adoptive mother's financial situation is modest and offers little help, limiting your options."

She was a typical TV host—masterful with words. Skylar almost applauded.

"My options are limited, but I can ask you for anything, right?" Skylar smiled.

Annie, still haughty, nodded.

"Yes, anything. I can also help your brother advance further in the entertainment industry. He's been in the industry for several years, but without help, success is difficult. Many talented actors strive for success, but few achieve it."

Skylar's tone turned icy. "You've done a thorough investigation on me."

Indeed, she was doing everything to achieve her goal.

"Your information isn't hard to find," Annie replied, unaware of Skylar's changing demeanor. She had no idea she'd crossed Skylar's bottom line.

"Anyone who knows us would think you're asking for my help; those who don't would think you dug up all this information to threaten me," Skylar said, her smile not reaching her eyes. She hated people who presumed to know everything.

Chapter 266

The revised passage improves sentence structure, clarifies meaning, and corrects grammatical errors. It also adds a bit more descriptive language where appropriate, enhancing the narrative flow. Note that the mysterious "Η" at the end of the original was removed as it seemed to be a typo.