Chapter 407

Natalie squinted. “You seem out of it. What were you up to last night?”

Skylar admitted candidly, “I spent the whole night with Joe.”

Natalie rolled her eyes, wondering if Skylar was becoming obsessed with Joe. The thought even crossed her mind that Skylar might be having erotic dreams about him.

Yet, there was no denying Joe was a top catch. If Skylar could snag him, Natalie would be genuinely happy for her.

Skylar remained tight-lipped, unable to elaborate. Natalie, sensing this, wisely changed the subject.

“It’s so refreshing to be back working again,” Natalie remarked. “I feel like a whole new person.”

Skylar expressed her happiness sincerely. “The vibrant Natalie is back, shining bright like a sun! Welcome back!”

Natalie had seemed listless lately. Her life essentially revolved around Jeremy, who was perpetually swamped with work. At their age, they should be pursuing their dreams.

Despite that, an inexplicable weight settled on Skylar’s mind as she thought about Natalie and Jeremy.

“If I didn’t have work later, we’d be celebrating with drinks right now,” Natalie lamented.

“We can always do that afterward,” Skylar replied with a smile.

Natalie raised her smoothie. “Let’s toast with our smoothies instead.”

They both took large gulps.

Suddenly, Natalie spotted a familiar face. She blinked, unsure at first, but a closer look confirmed her suspicions.

“What’s going on?” Skylar followed Natalie’s gaze.

“It’s my husband’s secretary,” Natalie explained. “That’s odd. The company is nowhere near here. What’s she doing at the mall on her lunch break?”

Natalie checked the time. The commute from Jeremy’s company to the mall and back took roughly forty minutes, barely enough time for lunch. It wouldn’t make sense for someone to travel that far just to shop at an ordinary mall in Jipsburg.

Natalie couldn’t help but notice the smile plastered on Annabelle’s face as she chatted on the phone. The woman was undeniably beautiful, captivating everyone around her.

Unfamiliar with Annabelle, Skylar furrowed her brow. “Mr. Hughes’ secretary?”

“Yes, I met her at the company last time,” Natalie replied. “She’s new. She’s absolutely stunning, a real head-turner. Still, you outshine anyone, Skylar. You’re one of a kind! But look at her physique! She’s incredibly fit. If I were a man, I’d be smitten!”

Natalie admired Annabelle’s well-proportioned figure with a touch of envy. Such a figure was undoubtedly the result of dedicated exercise.

Unlike Annabelle, Skylar avoided outfits that accentuated her figure. She believed her allure would surpass Annabelle’s if she chose to dress that way.

The distance hampered a clear view, but Skylar managed to catch a glimpse of a bracelet on Annabelle’s wrist. It was unassuming, almost easy to miss, and there seemed to be a faint mist surrounding it.

Skylar frowned, a feeling of unease washing over her. “There’s something strange about that secretary.”

Natalie was perplexed. “Strange?”

“I can’t quite explain it,” Skylar admitted. “Is she just Mr. Hughes’ secretary?”

“Yeah. But when I saw her at the company last time, she wasn’t dressed as casually or seductively as she is now. I even asked Jeremy why he suddenly changed secretaries. He merely said the previous one had some personal problems and left. He doesn’t seem to have much of an impression of this secretary,” Natalie explained, shrugging off her concerns.