Chapter 560

Skylar smiled and nodded. "Yes, that's me."

Terence smiled warmly. "The traditional dress was finished yesterday. Mr. Ziegler gave us the measurements, so please try it on and let us know if it fits."

Hearing that the measurements came from Paul, Skylar realized they must have come from Joe. She'd never given Joe her measurements, so she wondered how he knew. She suddenly remembered how Joe had lightly touched her earlier.

As she carried the dress into the fitting room, her cheeks flushed.

Meanwhile, Joe was inspecting a project for his company nearby. While it was a minor project, and he usually wouldn't be involved, he made an exception this time. Paul had mentioned the dress was ready, prompting Joe's visit. Perhaps Skylar's efforts to ease the tension between them earlier that day had stirred his heart. He could almost picture her wearing the dress. The thought warmed him slightly—a subtle, barely perceptible flutter.

A few minutes earlier, Paul had received a WhatsApp message from Ralph: Skylar had arrived and was trying on the dress. He immediately told Joe, "Mr. Martin, let's look at the dress. Mr. Marrow just told me they'll be closing soon."

"Alright," Joe agreed.

Upon entering the shop, Joe sat on the couch. Terence, surprised to see Paul, asked, "Is Mr. Ziegler here for your mother's traditional dress?"

Paul smiled and nodded. "Yes, I'm here to pick up a dress for my mother. She hasn't been feeling well, so I'll take it home for her to try on."

Terence nodded. "I'll get it. By the way, Ms. Sullivan is here too, trying on a dress." He assumed Skylar was Paul's girlfriend. He knew Paul, but He glanced at Joe, sitting on the couch and nodding. He wondered why a high-profile CEO would accompany his assistant to pick up a dress.

At that moment, Skylar emerged from the fitting room. She didn't see Joe or Paul, her attention focused on the dress. It was her first time wearing such a garment, and she was surprised by how well it fit, perfectly showcasing her curves. She knew she had a good figure, but the dress made it look even better. Standing before the mirror, she murmured, "It fits perfectly. No adjustments needed."

The perfect fit highlighted Joe's understanding of her figure. She thought, "Is his hand like a measuring tape? So precise?"

A familiar male voice interrupted her thoughts. "You look great in that dress."

Skylar turned, surprised to see Joe. "You…" she thought, "What is he doing here?" She also noticed Paul holding another dress.

After three days apart, Skylar felt flustered and unprepared.

Joe saw her surprised and uncertain expression, and the gloom in his heart vanished. A subtle smile touched his lips.

"Go change," Joe said possessively. He thought she looked too tempting in the dress.