Chapter 1757

Zera now had several scripts to choose from at will—something that would have been unthinkable in the past. Aiken's expression grew even colder, and he said nothing further. This left Zera feeling particularly anxious. However, she wisely chose to remain silent, understanding that speaking further would only worsen things. … In the hotel's presidential suite, Joe had just finished showering. While towel-drying his hair, he sent Skylar a photo. At this time, Skylar was likely about to take her lunch break. It was also Joe's usual time to rest, though he rarely slept much when he was away from home. As soon as he sent the photo, Skylar called him for a video chat. "It's nearly 11:00 pm for you, right? Still working this late?" Skylar asked, her gaze lingering on the redness in Joe's eyes. She frowned, wondering if he'd been having trouble sleeping again. Joe focused intently on Skylar. It had only been a few days since they last saw each other, but he already longed to be close