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Natalie exclaimed, “Whoa…”
She couldn’t continue her questions. However, she kept winking at Skylar.
“Since you managed to marry Joe, I’ll forgive you. I’ve been on edge since last night. I worried that Joe might use his power to bully you into being his mistress or something. After all, with your looks, it’s hard for any man to resist.”
Upon hearing Natalie’s words, Skylar chuckled. “You see me through rose- colored glasses. I’m not some rare beauty.”
Natalie raised an eyebrow. “Skye, are you kidding me? If you’re not a stunning beauty, then who is? In my eyes, even those glamorous movie stars can’t compare to you. Back in the college, you were the only one who truly deserved the title of campus belle.”
After strolling around for a while, Natalie checked the time. Then, she said, “I have to get back. Let’s hang out again when I have a day off.”
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“Nath, take care of yourself,” Skylar whispered and hugged Natalie.
Natalie seemed her usual self, but Skylar knew she didn’t like to show her
vulnerabilities.
They were alike in this way. They didn’t like to show their weaknesses. They preferred to deal with everything quietly.
Upon hearing Skylar’s words, Natalie’s eyes reddened for a moment. Her voice choked up as she said, “I will.”
She would take good care of herself. The mistake wasn’t hers, so there was no need to punish herself for someone else’s fault. But the pain in her heart remained raw and hadn’t eased yet, and she didn’t know when it would.
Maybe, with time, it would slowly get better.
Skylar had just left the college when Joe called her. He asked if Skylar was free to attend a charity gala with him that evening.
She had planned to visit Charles on set later, but after checking the time, she
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realized she wouldn’t be able to make it in time.
“Sorry, I can’t make it tonight,” she declined.
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Joe’s tone remained indifferent, as if it didn’t matter much to him. “Alright. If the charity gala runs late, I’ll just stay upstairs at the hotel and rest. Don’t wait up for me.”
“Okay,” Skylar replied.
After hanging up, Joe’s expression turned cold. Paul happened to be nearby. He noticed Joe’s displeasure and kept silent.
“Get everything ready,” Joe ordered coldly.
“Sure,” Paul responded.
Before Paul quickly exited the room, he glanced at Joe’s phone. He wondered where Joe ranked in Skylar’s mind among the others.
During the weekend, Skylar was almost entirely dedicated to other people. Joe wondered if Skylar had ever considered spending one weekend with him.
The thought left him feeling restless.
Charles had been extremely busy lately. He shot one film right after another.
His hard work had landed him in many roles as the second male lead.
Occasionally, he even landed lead roles in web series.
His schedule was packed, and his earnings were increasing.