Chapter 33

Skylar didn't want Janine to worry, so she said, "Nothing happened. Don't worry, Mom." Janine didn't press on because Skylar didn't want to discuss it now. She would wait for Skylar to open up when the latter was ready. Besides, she planned to shower Skylar with double the love since the Williamses hadn't cherished her. … Skylar went into the elevator after finishing her meal with Janine. She was about to leave the hotel when she bumped into Joe in the elevator. Joe had one hand in his pocket, and he exuded an overbearing air that deterred others from daring to get close to him. He only glanced at Skylar when she entered the elevator. Apart from Paul, a few of the hotel's senior management staff were also in the elevator. They were giving work reports to Joe. Skylar pretended not to know Joe, as per their agreement. Likewise, Paul could only act like he and Skylar were strangers. The elevator soon reached the first floor. Skylar stepped out, then hurried out of the hotel. Sh