Chapter 315

Skylar felt too awkward to return the money to Gloria, so she accepted it, planning to buy Gloria jewelry later. While waiting at the airport, Joe called.

“Are you at the airport?”

“Yes, I’m at the gate. Boarding in 30 minutes.”

“Okay. I have some matters to attend to today, so I can’t make it to the airport. Paul will take you to the hotel.”

As Joe finished, Skylar faintly heard a woman’s voice softly calling his name. Her tone was gentle and affectionate. Skylar’s eyes flickered. After acknowledging Joe and saying “okay,” she ended the call. The woman’s tone suggested their relationship was more than platonic. Were they friends? Skylar shook her head, pushing the thought aside. Regardless of who he was with, it wasn’t her concern.

The flight passed quickly; Skylar slept most of the way, waking only to the landing announcement. She disembarked feeling groggy. Outside, she saw Paul waiting. He was dressed casually in a tank top and loose pants—a stark contrast to his usual work attire.

“Ms. Sullivan, are you tired from the flight? Hungry? Mr. Martin said if you’re tired, we can go straight to the hotel. But if you’re hungry, I’ll take you out to eat,” Paul said easily.

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Paul claimed he was on a business trip with Joe, but it felt more like a vacation; he was extremely relaxed. A warm breeze greeted them as they left the airport, instantly relaxing Skylar.

“Let’s go eat.”

Having slept through the flight, Skylar was hungry.

“Sure, let’s go. I know Korel City well; I come here almost every year. Ms. Sullivan, would you like to try some local specialties?” Paul asked.

“Sounds good,” Skylar replied eagerly. She wanted to sample the local cuisine.

Paul glanced at Skylar in the rearview mirror. Since picking her up, she hadn’t mentioned Joe. Could it be that she didn’t care about what he was doing?

Enjoying the scenery, Skylar admired Korel City, a seaside town with beautiful views. It was a year-round tourist destination. Seeing elegantly dressed women, Skylar looked forward to wearing the sundresses she’d brought.

After observing her, Paul was convinced Skylar was genuinely on vacation. When he’d booked the tickets, he’d thought Skylar and Joe seemed closer than before, almost inseparable. He’d been skeptical of the vacation pretext, assuming she’d come because of Joe.

“Mr. Martin will probably be here tomorrow,” Paul said.

Skylar smiled and nodded. “Okay.”

Paul remained puzzled. Did she care about Joe or not?

They’d just sat down at a restaurant when Joe called Paul.

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After sharing their location with Joe, Paul hung up and told Skylar, “Mr. Martin will be here in about 30 minutes.”

Skylar was surprised. “Isn’t he busy today? Does he have time?”

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The Williamses’ faces darkened with anger as they watched Skylar walk away without hesitation. To them, she seemed heartless. She had the most free time but contributed the least. Now, when the family needed her most, she’d left without a second thought.

“Dad, what do we do now?” Samuel asked, clearly distraught.

Jeffrey was equally bewildered. “Let’s go home and wait for the doctor’s call. Once your mother wakes up, we can all come back.”

“Okay,” the brothers agreed.

The hospital was eerily quiet. The family left; Skylar drove straight to Galaxy Villa. She was too focused on driving to notice the car tailing her until about twenty minutes later. Recognizing the license plate in her rearview mirror, her expression darkened. What was Peter up to?

Peter was stunned following Skylar’s car to a luxurious villa neighborhood. He couldn’t believe Skylar lived in such an upscale area. Even at the height of the Williams Group’s success, they couldn’t have afforded it. The Williams family had never been part of Jipsburg’s elite. Wasn’t her new boyfriend supposed to be ordinary? How could they afford to live there?

“No matter what secrets you’re hiding, I will uncover them,” Peter muttered coldly, his eyes narrowed. He was convinced Skylar’s secrets could improve their family’s situation.

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Skylar glanced in the rearview mirror, thinking how despicable Peter was for tailing her to find out where she lived. How could he have time for this, with Sadie in a car accident? But then again, it wasn’t surprising—Peter had been raised by Jeffrey and Sadie.

Skylar made a sharp turn into a high-end residential area, and Peter stopped when he saw her enter. Did she live here? This area housed elite professionals; it was prestigious but not on par with Galaxy Villa. Had he overestimated Skylar?

Peter lit a cigarette and rolled down the window, feeling confused. Why had Skylar stopped trying to win their favor? She used to do everything to fit in. Could it be her new boyfriend’s influence? He stared at the complex, lost in thought. Then, he saw a couple kissing under a streetlamp. The woman had a striking figure, but Peter wasn’t interested in that. What intrigued him was the man’s face: Jeremy. But the woman wasn’t his wife, Natalie, who had been in the news before and didn’t have that figure. So Jeremy had a mistress too. It seemed all men like him had secrets.

The next morning, Skylar had breakfast and headed to the airport. On the way, she called Gloria to tell her about the trip with Joe. Gloria was supportive and sent her money for travel expenses.

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• Removed repetitive chapter numbers.
• Improved sentence structure and flow.
• Corrected grammatical errors (e.g., subject-verb agreement, tense consistency).
• Enhanced punctuation for clarity.
• Replaced informal language with more formal alternatives where appropriate.
• Corrected chapter number error at the end. (Chapter 314 should likely be 315 or removed entirely depending on the intended structure.)

The revised text is significantly cleaner and more readable. The story is now easier to follow with improved pacing and clarity.