Chapter 323

However, Joe hadn't been part of the plan at all, and neither Skylar nor Paul had noticed. Nearby diners were whispering about how perfect Skylar and Paul looked together, mistaking them for a couple. Joe arrived just in time to catch the scene and hear the comments. His eyes turned colder than a Jipsburg winter. Paul felt a chill down his spine and was about to ask the restaurant to adjust the air conditioning when he saw Joe. Was Joe the one giving him that icy glare? "M-Mr. Martin..." Paul stammered. Had he done something wrong? He had made sure that Skylar had a fantastic day. Upon hearing Paul's greeting, Skylar immediately looked up to see Joe. His expression was stern and cold, which was typical for him. The restaurant was cramped, crowded, and noisy. Skylar figured it must have made Joe uncomfortable. "Have you eaten?" she asked. Joe walked over and sat beside Skylar, but his demeanor was slightly tense. "No." Paul sensed the tension and quickly said, "I… I just reme