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After thanking Alexander, Skylar headed straight to the waiting area. Her expression turned cold upon spotting Kenny and his brothers on the couch.
Without hesitation, she called the security.
“The three individuals who just came up have nothing to do with me. They’re impostors. Please come and escort them out,” she informed the security over the phone.
Upon hearing Skylar’s voice, Kenny and the other two stood up.
“You’re still our sister, even if you want to deny it. That’s a fact! Today, we’re extending an olive branch. Why won’t you accept it?” Samuel barked.
How could she have the audacity to call the security guards on them? She was really getting out of hand. Peter’s expression was stern. “Tell us what you want. We’ve all come today, so make your demands clear. You can name your price, but we have to know who’s backing you.”
“In the past, we may have done some wrongs that hurt you, but we won’t hurt you ever again. We’re siblings, and you’re our parents‘ daughter. Even if there have been disagreements, it’s time to put an end to it. Come home, Skye, Kenny urged her gently.
Each brother had a different approach, but their goal was the same. They all wanted Skylar to obey them. The Williams family were opportunists, so they were all very shrewd. They knew exactly when to make which choice.
“Check my birth certificate then. We’re not even related. Don’t embarrass yourselves. Leave now,” Skylar said expressionlessly.
“You! So you’re after your inheritance rights? Just admit it! Did you really have to stoop so low? Refusing to donate blood for Maisy and now targeting our family for inheritance rights? Skylar, you’re utterly disgusting.” Samuel sneered, convinced he had uncovered Skylar’s motives.
Inheritance rights were coveted, especially by outsiders like Skylar. From their perspective, her methods were despicable. Indeed, someone from a lower class like her had a shallow perspective.
Offending them for the inheritance rights was foolish. She should have tried to please them. Now, the whole family disliked her, and they surely wouldn’t like her in the future.
Samuel deeply despised having Skylar as a sister since she would resort to any means to achieve her goals.
Kenny frowned. “Was it really just for legal rights? Skye, didn’t Mom and Dad want to file for adoption recently? You’d already be on the Williams family’s adoption papers if you hadn’t left home.”
“Filing isn’t difficult. I promise you this. If you can take a day off today, we can take you to file your adoption papers right now,” Peter said firmly, his disdain barely concealed. Many people resorted to unsavory means to gain inheritance rights, but to think that his biological sister would also stoop to such disgusting tactics in front of them.
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“It seems like you guys can’t get the message, huh? Then, let me make it clear. Fortunately, I’m not related to you guys. From now on, you guys should stay far away when you see me,” Skylar said, glancing at the approaching security guards.
“What?” Samuel and Peter exclaimed simultaneously.
Kenny’s face paled slightly, and he stepped forward anxiously.
“Even if we’re not legally related, we’re still siblings by blood. Could you bear watching our family go bankrupt? Just tell us what’s on your mind. We can correct our mistakes and let you name your
conditions.”
“Blood ties mean nothing,” Skylar sneered. They were too dumb to comprehend simple facts.
“Ms. Sullivan, are you sure you don’t know them?” the head of security asked as they approached Skylar.
Without hesitation, Skylar replied, “Yes, please escort them out.”
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The captain of the security team approached Kenny’s group with his subordinates.
*Please leave immediately,” he demanded.
Being surrounded by the burly security guards, their expressions faltered due to feeling intimidated.
“You better think this through! Are you really ready to sever all ties with the Williams family?” Samuel was convinced that Skylar was just playing tricks on them.
Skylar turned to leave. She didn’t want to waste her breath talking to an unreasonable brute like Samuel. It was a pure waste of time and emotions to deal with him.
“Stand right where you are, Skylar!” Peter shouted. At that moment, even he felt that something was
amiss.
Skylar didn’t give a damn about what they would think or whether they would still consider her their sister. Peter found it hard to believe that Skylar could be so heartless. He thought that Skylar shouldn’t cut ties with them just because they sided with Maisy.
Without looking back, Skylar walked away. Why would she stop just because they asked her to? They were being idiots.
Kenny gritted his teeth and said to Peter and Samuel, “I told you she wouldn’t entertain us. Let’s go.”
Peter could only nod stiffly as the security guards were about to intervene..
Samuel looked extremely pissed off. “She will regret this!”
She was jealous that the whole family favored Maisy. No matter what she did, she couldn’t compare to
Maisy in their eyes.
“Skylar, my dearest elder sister. If you watch me die without so much as batting an eye, I won’t blame you. It’s all my fault, after all. How I wish we hadn’t been switched at birth back then!
“Even so, you can’t join forces with outsiders to harm our family! Do you know how much more weary Dad became overnight? Mom hasn’t been able to sleep as well. Her hair grayed so much over the past few
days.”
Maisy ran over in a hurry. With all the staff around, she wanted to expose Skylar’s true colors to them and see if Skylar could remain there while being judged critically.
Skylar looked at Maisy coldly, fully aware that she was putting on a show again. It was the same old act of playing the pity card.
Several colleagues passing by were a little bewildered because Skylar was seemingly bullying the bawling lady.
Skylar was usually gentle, so she was popular among her colleagues despite having started working there fairly recently. If there was any task that required two people to complete, the old–timers were keen to partner up with Skylar.
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It wasn’t because Skylar was new. Instead, it was because she was highly professional. Many admired her and wanted to learn from her.
Assessing the situation before them, they wondered if this was some complicated infighting within Skylar’s family.
People involved in academics weren’t simpletons. They were usually emotionally stable too. Skylar was
one such person.
Her red lips curled into a sneer. “Here comes another crazy one. If you like acting, join the entertainment industry and improve your acting skills. You give the same performance every single time. You don’t seem to tire of doing that, but I’m so sick of it that I could barf.
“Don’t go around calling me your sister in the future. If you like being babied this much, go put on some diapers. You shouldn’t simply address others as your elder sister.”
Some of the staff snickered, unable to hold back. They wanted to remain composed, but Skylar made it
hard to do so.
She was usually easy to get along with–gentle in her speech and actions. However, she was sharp and witty when putting others in their place. No wonder they had felt that something was somewhat off previously.
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Now, it all became clear.
Maisy was quite pretty, but she was not as beautiful as Skylar. In fact, she even looked older than Skylar- appearance–wise. Yet, she kept calling Skylar her elder sister“. She resorted to those cliché guilt–tripping
tactics seen on TV.
The staff didn’t know the specifics of what had happened, nor did they feel there was a need to know. Skylar had been very professional and pleasant to work with. That was all that mattered to them.
Maisy froze in disbelief upon seeing the reactions of the people around her.
She quickly added, “Skylar, do you know how rare our blood types are? Only you can save me. Are you really going to watch me die?”
It should be clear enough now. Skylar surely wouldn’t want others to think of her as heartless, right?
Skylar didn’t even react in the slightest. She merely said indifferently, “So what if you die? What does that have to do with me?”
“You… How can you be so heartless? What kind of person have you become? You even colluded with outsiders to harm our family. You’re a homewrecker who destroys someone else’s family. How can y
you be so immoral? How much money did that man give you?
“I
n ask Mom and Dad to give you even more money. Please stop going down the wrong path. Also. You don’t know anything! That man helped you secure a position within Mr. Gardner Senior’s team.
“But when he realizes that you know nothing, you’ll be kicked out. It’ll be a disgrace to the Williams family when that happens!” Maisy gritted her teeth, slinging as much mud as she could.
Several of Skylar’s colleagues exchanged puzzled looks. Was this lady out of her mind? Since when could one get in through interpersonal connections?
As long as Skylar showcased her talents, everyone in Jipsburg would be fighting over her!
Besides, Skylar could earn a lot of money on her own. Why would she bother with becoming some man’s
mistress?
“Are you trying to smear us, miss? Don’t assume you know about us carelessly.” One of Skylar’s female colleagues couldn’t stand Maisy anymore and decided to speak up.
“Yeah. I heard some people have dirty minds, so everything they see is dirty. I took a short course in traditional medicine. Look at her! Don’t you think her complexion looks a bit off? She looks like she could be pregnant.
“Could it be that she’s the one who got pregnant from being a mistress? Is she picking on Skylar because she thinks Skylar’s a pushover?”
The other staff stepped forward to defend Skylar too
Skylar had worried that her colleagues might believe Malsy’s words. After all, Maisy’s pretentious acts.
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had always been very effective. Everyone in the Williams family believed her.
Skylar wasn’t the only one surprised; Maisy was also taken aback.
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She looked incredulously at the people in front of her. “I’m not pregnant, and I’m definitely not someone’s mistress! Skylar is the one. You’ve been deceived by her. She isn’t capable of doing anything.
“If you don’t believe me, ask her to repair an antique. She even gave my mom a birthday gift that turned out to be a fake painting. Someone who can’t tell what’s real or fake can’t be capable of doing restoration
works.”
Did these people only have antiques on their minds all the time? Was that why they couldn’t understand simple words?
Otherwise, they wouldn’t be defending Skylar.
“I suggest you investigate Skylar thoroughly, and you’d better bring Mr. Gardner Senior here. Don’t let Skylar tarnish your team’s reputation,” Samuel said icily.
He wanted to see if Skylar would come begging them in desperation after being rejected by her employer.
“It’s you who should be investigated. Didn’t Skylar ask you to leave? Do you think the Gardner Group building is a place for your nonsense?”
“Security, escort them all out!”
Skylar’s colleagues didn’t give her a chance to speak. They immediately stepped up to defend her.
“Please leave right now,” the captain of the security team said to the Williams siblings coldly.
Samuel and Maisy could hardly contain their anger. They had said so many incriminating thi Skylar, yet these people still believed her!
Had Skylar fed them some sort of brain control drug?
Skylar felt a sense of warmth in her heart. Joining Alexander’s team was no doubt the right decision.
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The four of them were escorted out of the Gardner Group building.
The security captain even told them threateningly not to con:e back. They were warned that if they were seen at the entrance again, the security would not hesitate to call the police.
If news about such an incident ended up in the media, the Williams family would be utterly disgraced in Jipsburg.
Thus, they returned to the car in embarrassment.
Sitting in the driver’s seat, Peter forcefully pounded the steering wheel twice. He was used to having his way all these years. Yet, he had suffered humiliation at every turn lately. Today, even a security captain could threaten him to his facel
“What’s wrong with those people? I’ve already said everything so clearly, but they still defend Skylar. She must have been buttering them up,” Maisy complained angrily.
Because of her intense resentment, she momentarily forgot to conceal her thoughts.
Samuel saw the astonishing hatred in Maisy’s eyes and froze. He thought she had always been kind and timid. However, she looked like she could kill Skylar now with that twisted expression of hers.
“It’s no use trying to get anything out of Skylar. Let’s get someone else to investigate, Kenny said, sighing
helplessly.
He then glanced at the time and said, “I have to go to work now. I’ll go talk to Steven again later and see if
he knows anything.”
“I know someone who might know something. I’ll go find her.” Maisy suddenly thought of Annie.
The last time they met, Annie had asked her all sorts of questions about Skylar. Back then, she hadn’t thought much of it. Reflecting on it now, Maisy believed that Annie must know who was supporting Skylar
financially.
Otherwise, why would she waste her time asking about Skylar?
She hadn’t thought about it before, but now she realized that Annie might have manipulated her. Of course, she wouldn’t simply keep quiet and become a pawn to someone else.
Caleb returned home after being discharged from the hospital. He lay on the bed lazily, watching TV or playing on his phone. Other than that, he would read the thick books his grandfather threw at him from time to time. Occasionally, some tutors came over to give him lessons.
It was very boring and mundane to him.
He wanted to see Skylar, but he couldn’t ask her to come to his house. Skylar still didn’t know he was Alexander’s grandson.
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He had never missed or liked a girl this much before.
Feeling bored, he called Alexander. “Grandpa, what’s Skylar busy with right now? Did you give her a lot of work to do? She’s so busy that she isn’t replying to my WhatsApp messages!”
Alexander frowned and replied. “You’re not good enough for Skylar. Stop daydreaming about dating her, and don’t bother her. Look at those superficial WhatsApp messages you sent. Skylar doesn’t have time to look at her phone when she’s working. You two are individuals from different worlds. Don’t force it.”
“Are you really my grandpa? Have you been invaded and replaced by a body snatcher? I thought you wanted Solar to be your granddaughter–in–law! I’ve just undergone a surgery. It’s not like I’m crippled for life. Why do you have to beat me while I’m down?”
Caleb was so angry that he wanted to jump out of bed and confront his grandfather. He wanted to go
straight to his grandfather to ask him what was the matter with him. Why would he discourage his
grandson so readily?
This has nothing to do with whether I’m your grandfather. You’d better get rid of any improper thoughts early on it’s impossible for you and Skylar to get together,” Alexander stated sternly and hung up.
Celeb grimed his teeth in anger. Why did it feel like Alexander had become even more disdainful of him than before?
Gancing at the book beside him, he couldn’t help but open it with clenched teeth.
He would become worthy of Skylar
After work, Skylar went to Pearlhall Residence first. She had dinner with Gloria before returning to Galaxy
There she received a WhatsApp message from Joe that he would be on a business trip for the next two
days
Recalling the embarrassing incident earlier that morning. Skylar breathed a sigh of relief. She was grateful that she didn’t have to face him that day
She texted back, “Okay. Don’t worry about Grandma. I’ll visit her these two days.”
Joe replied, “Sure. Please don’t drink with anyone these two days.”
Skylar’s face flushed red when she saw the word “drink“.
She felt mortified as she let out a soundless scream of anguish in her heart. Suddenly, she felt like Joe had some sort of leverage over her.
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Once again, she learned a profound lesson that alcohol led to trouble. But since the incident had already happened, there was no need to dwell on it any longer.
“I think you should forget about this unpleasant experience and not let it occupy your mind.” Skylar typed out a message swiftly and sent it.
Then, she took a relaxing shower and lay on her bed, looking at the photos sent by Alexander. As she scrolled through them, a restoration plan formed in her mind. She envisioned how it would look once she repaired it.
Meanwhile, at the airport, Joe looked at his WhatsApp message with a faint smile playing on his lips. Beside him, Paul felt a chill run down his spine upon seeing his smile.
It was as if he had witnessed something frightening. Why was Joe suddenly smiling for no reason? This wasn’t his boss‘ usual demeanor. Why was he staring at his phone and smiling all of a sudden?
The next moment, Paul caught sight of the WhatsApp message with Skylar on Joe’s phone. He came to
an epiphany
He asked, “You seem to have a good relationship with Ms. Sullivan nowadays, Mr. Martin. Do you like her?
This question made the smile freeze on Joe’s lips. He exited WhatsApp with a deadpan expression and
turned off the screen.
In a chilly tone, he said, “Not exactly.”
“But you’ve been chatting with her a lot recently,” Paul remarked.
He spent a lot of time being around Joe day in and day out, so he would be the first to notice any
changes. In the past, he rarely saw the esteemed Mr. Martin demonstrate any sort of patience when it
came to messaging others.
Even when chatting with his friends, Joe was always succinct. Just now, even though he didn’t need to
type on his phone, he still smiled at the screen. Paul was sure something was going on between them. He
was even willing to bet on it with his life.
“We’re just talking about Grandma’s situation. Why do I feel like I’m not giving you enough work to keep
you occupied?” Joe asked icily, cocking an eyebrow.
Paul was at a loss for words. Indeed, he wasn’t very busy, but he would like to keep it that way. He
immediately made the motion of zipping his mouth shut.
“Mr. Martin?” A surprised voice reached their ears.
Joe glanced over. “Marcus?”
Marcus was accompanied by a beautiful lady with a voluptuous figure. They had just arrived at the airport and made their way through security.
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Paul had just zipped his mouth shut and was taking a selfie. He coincidentally included Marcus in the photo he snapped.
Ten minutes later, after Skylar finished looking at the photos sent by Alexander, she casually opened her. Instagram and took a glance. She saw the selfie Paul had taken at the airport.
“Are you worried about me?” Joe asked with a half–smile. He quickened his pace and distanced himself
Another reason was that she didn’t want to cite widowhood as the reason for when she had to get a
Joe smirked with a slightly amused look in his eyes. “It’s late now. Go to sleep.”
This was exactly how Joe treated those he didn’t care about. Marcus was well aware of this, but he didn’t expect Joe to reject him so firmly without so much as a sliver of regard that they were mutual friends with Rowan and the others.
This embarrassed Marcus greatly. Weren’t they fine before boarding and during the flight? Why did his áttitude change after getting off the plane? Could the phone call Joe received put him in a bad mood?
Paul was taken aback. Joe was rather cold toward Marcus. Had he offended Joe in some way? Or did the series of incidents on the plane affect Joe’s mood?
The situation seemed especially worrying for Ethan and Lukas. They were not picky about their romantic partners. There was a chance they might have shared the same girlfriends before. Would they have gotten the same disease too?
“Should we ask Mr. Jakeman and the others to get a thorough medical check–up?” Paul asked.
Rowan responded instantly. “Vomited blood? What’s going on? And when did you two become so close that you would meet up personally now? I thought you disliked hanging out with Marcus and Ethan
Steven didn’t understand how Kenny could be so foolish. “Has your whole family been brainwashed by Maisy? What did she use to brainwash you guys so thoroughly that you can’t think independently anymore?
“Even if Skylar did get someone to deal with you, it’s because you pushed her to it. Don’t come to me for anything about Skye in the future. I will never help you guys!”
He couldn’t help but wonder what Skylar had experienced in the Williams family. The Williams family wouldn’t be hounding her like this if there weren’t any suspicious signs. Who exactly did Skylar marry?
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