Chapter 985

When the call connected, Skylar spoke directly. Joe's cold voice came through the phone. "I'm almost there." "Really? That quickly?" Skylar was surprised. Joe confirmed with a low, distracted sound. Over the phone, it sounded as if Joe was in a bad mood. Skylar's lips twitched slightly. Joe and Vera had been together since the afternoon, reminiscing about familiar places from their past. There shouldn't be any reason for him to be upset. She wondered if he was upset because she had made him come pick her up in the middle of the night. Skylar felt a bit unsettled as well. She ended the call and turned to Aiken. "Mr. Parkinson, could you arrange for someone to pick me up from the hotel tomorrow at 7:00 am?" Aiken gave Skylar a thoughtful look before agreeing. "Sure." He then glanced at his watch. "It's already past 1:00 am. Why don't you and Mr. Martin stay here for the night? It's more convenient." It was clear from the call that Skylar and Joe hadn't been very cheerful. As S