Skylar complained that she did not sleep well the previous night, most probably because of the small bed.
Tobias did not respond to her as he felt she was complaining because she wanted to leave early. If her sleep last night could not be considered good, then he could not imagine what a good sleep was supposed to be.
Skylar got up unusually early, and the first thing she did in the morning was checking on her messages. Kate had been asking her about the statement Kevin published, but Skylar was still deciding on how to answer her question.
She was afraid that if she exposed the truth, Kevin’s life would be ruined for good.
She felt the need to see Kevin for one last serious talk. If he let her down once again, then she would have no choice but to be mean and expose his lie.
By that time, Skylar had dressed up neatly, and she tied her hair into a tall ponytail. It was Tobias’ favorite style.
“Didn’t you say that you didn’t have a good sleep? Why don’t you get some more sleep?” Tobias asked confusedly.
Skylar looked somehow energetic. “I’m a guest in your house. It’s not appropriate to sleep until so late. I won’t want any more criticism from your mom.”
Tobias caressed her hair gently. “Let’s go downstairs for breakfast then. I need to head to the company early today too. So will you be able to handle your cousin’s matter alone?”
Skylar fell silent upon hearing that. It was such a dilemma for her as her decision would decide Kevin’s fate.
Tobias spotted her hesitation and said in a low voice, “Sometimes we need to be selfish and know when to draw a line. No matter how good the reason might be, we must never allow others to take advantage of us.”
Skylar was fully aware of what he said, but she was afraid she did not have the gut like Tobias.
Claudia had woken up earlier than any of them. When they walked downstairs, Skylar greeted the former with a bright smile.
Claudia’s gesture was, however lack of warmth. “Ms. Jones, are you comfortable staying here?”
Skylar was stunned momentarily and responded swiftly. “Yes… everything’s great.”
The breakfast for that day was salad, French toast, and black coffee.
Frankly, Skylar was not a fan of French toast. She preferred croissants with soy milk. Besides, the black coffee today tasted very bitter.
Just then, Sheldon emerged from nowhere, still drunk. He wandered recklessly towards the dining table and sat down beside Claudia.
Tobias put down his cup of coffee, sounded utterly displeased. “You bast*rd! When can you come home without getting drunk?”
Skylar held her breath as she was shocked by Tobias’ rage.
She took a side glance towards Sheldon. He seemed relatively unconcerned while putting some cherry tomatoes into his mouth.
“Tobias, I went for a business discussion last night. Could you please don’t get mad at me early in the morning?”
At that moment, Millie approached and handed a warm towel to Sheldon. They exchanged eyes for an instant. Millie’s eyes seemed utterly sincere, while Sheldon’s was filled with disdain.
Claudia was trying to take Sheldon’s side, as she knew he had been trying his best. To be precise, she had accepted the fact that the latter did not have a talent for doing business. Even after he got into Ford Group with his brother’s help, he had not shown any achievement so far.
She urged with concern, “Go and take a shower, then get some sleep. Please don’t go out to drink again tonight.”
With that, Sheldon stood up abruptly and almost lost his balance. Millie hurried to support him and escorted him upstairs.
At that instant, Skylar’s side-eyes spotted that Sheldon’s hand was grabbing Millie’s ass. Such intimate gesture had once again confirmed their forbidden relationship.
Claudia had lost all her appetite. “Ms. Jones, I apologize for Sheldon’s misbehavior. Let Tobias send you home after breakfast.”
Skylar smiled back courteously, pretending as if nothing had happened.
