Chapter 764

Skylar had barely slept the night before. Joe had used her as a human pillow, pinning her down and making it impossible for her to move. Furthermore, the heat was oppressive, like being trapped in a sauna during the summer. She had to layer on concealer to hide the dark circles under her eyes and chugged a large cup of coffee just to function. Without it, she wasn't sure how she'd get through the day. "Don't worry. I don't mind the discomfort," Joe replied quickly. Skylar forced a tight smile. The traffic was light, so she dropped Joe off at Martin Group and then headed to work. The moment she clocked in, Steven and Charles called to check on Janine's condition. They were swamped but promised to bring lunch later in the day. Afterward, Skylar dove into her work. … After lunch, she returned to the office, ready to tackle the day's tasks. Just as she was about to start repairs, Caleb burst in. "Skylar, come with me. My grandfather called earlier and he's fuming. He hasn't even