Chapter 403

Jeffrey couldn't understand why Jacky would only help Skylar when so many wealthy people in Jipsburg City were willing to pay him. It made no sense unless Skylar was using some kind of seduction.

"Did Skylar say something to make you treat us differently?" Jeffrey frowned. The more he thought about it, the more suspicious he became. Skylar's behavior was really starting to get on his nerves.

Jacky turned to Emily and said curtly, "Call Anthony."

"Okay."

The mention of Anthony darkened both Peter's and Jeffrey's faces.

"Mr. Lourdes, aren't you taking this a bit too far?" Jeffrey exclaimed angrily.

Peter stared defiantly at Jacky, but his expression was unreadable. Jipsburg City's most renowned lawyer was a master at concealing his emotions.

Within two minutes, Anthony arrived. Peter and Jeffrey's faces fell even further upon seeing him.

Ten minutes later, Joe finished a meeting and checked his phone. Jacky had left him a message and a recording. The message stated that Peter and Jeffrey Williams had confronted Jacky, believing Skylar was his mistress and trying to pressure him into helping them. The recording revealed Peter and Jeffrey disparaging Skylar; each insult enraged Joe.

The thought that the Williams family viewed his wife in this way infuriated Joe. Were they trying to pimp her out? Did they want Skylar to be someone's mistress for life? The Martins had their share of shameless people, and these experiences fueled a burning resentment in Joe's heart.

"There's no need to tell Skylar about this," Joe decided, dialing Jacky's number.

Jacky chuckled. "If the Williams family knew Skylar married you, they'd be in for a shock. They might even come begging. But trust me, they won't get a simple escort out by security this time. I've gathered evidence of their corporate crimes—enough to put them away for a decade at least. I'll hand it to Mr. Ziegler when he gets back."

"Good," Joe said before hanging up. His mind drifted back to the day he and Skylar registered their marriage. She had looked pale and heartbreakingly fragile. Was she really being bullied by those Williams jerks? And what about Christopher?