Chapter 57

I simply smiled, letting the moment pass without any need for self-promotion. Skye's gaze lingered on me. A mix of curiosity and admiration flickered in her eyes. "Well. I didn't realize you had such impressive connections," she said, clearly taken aback. "That's Baxter Shaw," Skye continued. "He's a big deal in Heisenville. Even Yaeger has to call him Mr. Baxter. I didn't expect that you'd be so close to him." I waved off the compliment with a modest shrug. "Oh, come on. Baxter's a stand-up guy. I just helped out when the situation called for it." Skye raised an eyebrow, clearly impressed. "I heard the Shaw family was on the brink of collapse while I was overseas. No one could help them then. I had no idea... you were the one who intervened." Her respect was evident. "I guess I need to reassess how I see you," she added. I chuckled, shaking my head. Skye had a knack for turning every situation into an opportunity for praise. "Alright. Enough with the compliments," I said. "The