Chapter 269

The middle-aged man standing nearby was sweating even more, his back drenched from the tension. It seemed like the drug was taking effect, but there was another woman present who was distracting Joe's attention. Joe clearly seemed more interested in that woman, barely glancing at his daughter, who possessed an ethereal grace like an angel descending from the heavens. Any man would want to claim her as his own. He rarely showed her off in public, fearing others would covet her, and had always intended for her to marry someone who could benefit him. The woman was also getting anxious. Everyone who had ever seen her play the flute said she was enchanting. She always performed at events during college and was voted the most beautiful student on campus. She was a beloved star in the entertainment industry, admired by all. How could she become a mere backdrop in front of a woman she had never seen before? Joe didn't glance at her, and her face turned red with frustration. Skylar fel