Chapter 377
Things could be settled easily as long as Joe made an appearance. However…
“Thank you but I can handle it for now. Mr.
are coming soon, the only thing I have to legler has already introduced me to a lawyer. Since the cops
do is bring the lawyer up to speed.”
Joe, who was working at Martin Group, couldn’t help but narrow his eyes at Skylar’s reply. After a beat, he placed his phone aside.
Jacky would handle this matter flawlessly.
Before he could do anything else, he received a call from John.
“Have all the Williamses gone nuts? Aren’t they just signing their death warrant? They actually hired people to go to Gardner Group and tried to interview our employees!
“They even wanted to use Gardner Group as a stepping stone to hype the whole show. God, I swear the
Williamses are a few screws short!
“In fact, the show’s director has clearly lost it too! Do they think the Gardner Group is some stray cat they can bully? Do they think your wife is some little lamb?”
It was as clear as day that John was utterly disgusted by the Williamses‘ stunt.
Joe lit a cigarette and recalled the aloof demeanor Skylar had when facing him. He felt rather uncomfortable by her distance. “How did you guys handle it?”
John noticed the subtle change in Joe’s voice, and his self–preservation instinct was kicked into high gear.
“Caleb knows what to do when it comes to these rats. We’ll pull a few strings here and there.
“We’re planning to dig up some of the scandals this show has been involved in and ensure their scandal will be trending for a month. Then, we’ll expose the Williamses‘ ugly faces for all the world to see.
“Don’t worry. Skylar won’t be affected. They shouldn’t have tried to mess with the Gardners. If they lose a limb or a few fingers because of some debt… Well, they only have their bad luck to blame, don’t they?”
Joe seemed pleased by his answer. “Good. Did you get any dirt on the show’s director?”
“We looked into him and found something useful.” John knew full well just what kind of man Joe was. He was ruthless and absolutely merciless.
If this was back in the day, he would probably be one of those blue–blooded aristocrats who wouldn’t blink an eye at murder.
“Our goal is simple. We hope you’ll do your duty as a daughter by visiting Mom and help us take care of her. Mom is still recuperating right now. She needs support and care from her family,” Peter said. standing
The host awmediately cut in, “Although you’ve just returned to them, you can’t deny that Mrs. Williams is your birth mother. She needs her family right now.
doesn’t matter what reason you have. It’s simply improper for you not to visit her. I understand that you didn’t grow up with your family. But you should be understanding. I’m sure your mother didn’t want that to
happen either.”
“That’s right, Skye. You should just go with them and visit her.”
You’re such a good daughter toward your adoptive mother. Why are you so cold to your birth mother?”
“If I were you, I would’ve visited her already.”
The masses were quick to join the peanut gallery and help Peter.
When the host saw their reaction, she was confident their ratings would go up. Once the show was aired, this villainess of a daughter would definitely be the talk of the town.
She truly wanted to know whether this heartless daughter would regret not going to the hospital.
Peter was very satisfied with the result. He wanted to use these people to force Skylar into obedience.
“See? The public has spoken. They know what’s right and wrong. No one could live life as a heartless. robot. Your mother’s at the hospital, desperately asking for you, hoping to see you.
“A patient’s mentality is very frail at such a time. I’m sure your mother feels far more agonized over the fact that you didn’t grow up by her side.” The host continued to add fuel to the fire.
Skylar turned to Peter and curled her lips into a slight smile. “You just want me to visit her? That’s it?”
Peter frowned as his expression turned awkward. “Mom wants you to take care of her at the hospital. She wants you to be with her in the future. Just move back in with us. That way, she can see you whenever
she wants.”
“Earlier, you said you only wanted me to visit me. Now, you added the condition of me taking care of her. Are you going to make me resign and become your family’s maid next?” Skylar shot back snarkily.
Peter’s frown deepened as he refuted, “Don’t twist my words. We’ll pay you if you resign and take care of her. The pay will be higher than whatever you’re earning now. Isn’t this a win for you?”