Chapter 274

Amelia rolled her eyes in exasperation. With her son absent, she didn't bother maintaining appearances. Once Skylar and Christopher reconciled, she would ensure Skylar came to the hospital to care for her. Skylar's job could wait; caring for Amelia should take precedence. Once Christopher returned to work, Skylar would remain at home, caring for both of them. Then, Amelia would regain her previous control over Skylar.

Christopher hung up the phone and entered the Gardner Group. The security guard on duty was unfamiliar and didn't recognize him. Christopher sought Skylar.

"I'd like to see Skylar Sullivan. Could you ask for her?" Christopher asked.

The guard hesitated. "I haven't seen Ms. Sullivan today. She may have taken the day off." He'd overheard something to that effect at the front desk.

Christopher was surprised. "She took the day off? It's Monday. She should be at work." He suspected Skylar had instructed the guard to fabricate an excuse. She must be deeply disappointed in him.

He decided to wait; only about two hours remained until the workday ended. He wanted to see how Skylar would avoid him then.

"You could call her and check if something's wrong," the guard suggested.

Christopher found this puzzling. If the guard knew Skylar wasn't at work, shouldn't he call? He shot the guard a cold glance but remained silent. He moved to a corner offering a view of the building's exit and waited.

Chapter 27

He called Maisy; Skylar had blocked him and wouldn't answer, even from a different number. He intended to share his misery.

Maisy was shopping at the mall with a college suitor. Seeing Christopher's call, she excused herself to the restroom and answered.

"I don't think you should be calling me."

"Oh, but I do. Check your messages. I sent you a video. Enjoy. Maisy, you seem so innocent; I wouldn't expect you to be so wild," Christopher sneered, his disgust palpable. She was repulsive to him.

"Christopher, what is this? I transferred you a million dollars to delete the video, and now you're blackmailing me again? Do you want me to get a lawyer and send you to jail?" Maisy was furious.

She couldn't believe his continued blackmail despite payment. Did he think he could perpetually threaten her? However, she had her own tricks up her sleeve.

"I deleted the previous video. This is a new one. Watching it makes me sick, so I'm sharing it with you. This time, I want 500 thousand dollars. Give me the money, and I'll delete this video," Christopher demanded.

"Christopher, you better make sure the video you sent is worth 500 thousand. If not, I won't let you off easily!" Maisy fumed.