Chapter 740

When Skylar returned to her room, she retrieved their marriage contract. She had never examined it closely. Joe must have considered various possibilities and outcomes while drafting it. Now, having read it thoroughly, she realized Joe had subtly embedded a hope for his first love's return. He would terminate the contract and compensate her. She found no fault in it and sought no loopholes. Anticipating an early termination, Skylar kept the contract readily available to give to him when the time came. Their divorce would likely occur in the next few days.

Around 9:00 pm, Skylar showered and prepared for bed. Suddenly, Joe arrived home, smelling strongly of alcohol. He gazed at her intently, though his focus seemed slightly blurred. Entering the bathroom to shower, he said, “Wait for me.” Skylar obeyed. A day was sufficient for her mental preparation; their divorce required only a simple trip to the courthouse.

Joe showered quickly, emerging ten minutes later, suit discarded, only a towel around his waist. Desire flickered in his dark eyes as he looked at Skylar. However, she wasn't looking at him; she was absorbed in her phone. He got into bed and leaned over. Skylar could feel his damp skin and smell his body wash. She asked, "What are you looking at?"

"Nothing much," Skylar replied, putting her phone away. She had been viewing an entertainment news article. A street photographer had captured a video of Joe and Vera. Their striking beauty made the video go viral. Many online users were astounded by their appearance, commenting that other celebrities would be eclipsed if they debuted together. They echoed the cab driver's assessment from the previous day—they were a perfectly matched couple in a passionate relationship, a love story most could only dream of. Several talent scouts had commented on the photographer's post, requesting Joe and Vera's contact information. The online community wasn't the only one captivated; Skylar was too.

Joe put an arm around Skylar's waist. As he leaned in to kiss her, Skylar pulled away. Confused, she asked, "Don't you have anything to say?"

"Do I?" Joe raised an eyebrow, clearly unaware.

Skylar was silent for a moment. Was he still hesitant to make his decision? His perception of her silence changed his demeanor, and he asked, "What's wrong?"

Skylar dismissed her thoughts, turning away. "Nothing. I'm tired. I'll go to sleep now."

Joe's eyes darkened as he watched her back.

The next day, Paul awaited Joe at the office. Upon seeing him, he said, "Mr. Martin, a street photographer filmed you and Ms. Ruell yesterday. It's going viral. A colleague told me. Should I contact the photographer and ask him to remove it?"

"A street photographer filmed me?"