Chapter 539
Skylar sat in the bathtub, trying to relieve the soreness throughout her body. Her mind was calm.
The fact that Annie and the Silvers had drugged Joe meant that they only wanted to take advantage of Steven. The Silvers must’ve thought that the gala last night was an opportunity. In the end, they’d doomed themselves.
Yesterday, Annie had insisted on her love for Steven. Yet, she climbed onto Joe’s bed on the same night. Her love was too cheap.
Paul probably had evidence of it, which was exactly what Skylar needed.
It was 40 minutes later, and Joe had showered in another room. He glanced at the bathroom. Why hadn’t Skylar come out yet?
Joe checked his watch. Frowning, he strode forward and opened the bathroom door.
When he saw Skylar fast asleep in the bathtub, he sighed in relief. For a moment, he’d recalled multiple articles about deaths in bathtubs.
“Stupid girl.”
Didn’t she know that it was dangerous?
Joe scolded her internally. However, he carefully lifted her out of the bathtub and tightly wrapped a towel around her.
She was completely knocked out. When he picked her up, she found a comfortable spot and snuggled into his embrace. She behaved like a lazy cat who trusted and depended on its owner.
Joe’s breathing hitched. He felt like a feather was tickling his heart.
A few minutes later, Joe walked out and leaned against the corridor walls. He held a cigarette between his fingers without lighting it.
However, the cold expression on his face made Paul nervous.
“Annie’s father and her uncle did it. They bought over the workers at the gala and laced your drink with an aphrodisiac.”
Joe chuckled coldly and said, “Has the Silver family not suffered enough? How dare they scheme against me. I don’t want to see any trace of the Silvers in Jipsburg from today onward.”
“Alright, I’ll head to the office and make the necessary arrangements,” Paul replied. He wanted nothing more than to leave as soon as possible.
Joe was even more terrifying than a lion when he got angry.
They probably went at it like animals last night, judging by how Skylar wasn’t awake yet. Joe should’ve been wholeheartedly satisfied. Why was there a murderous gleam in his eye?
Paul was terrified.
“Wait, check the surveillance footage of the hotel. How did Annie enter my room? How did her parents take her away with only a towel around her? Get the footage and send a copy to Skylar.“.
Paul was stunned. He asked, “You want me to give it to Mrs. Martin?”
“She might need it,” said Joe. When he talked about Skylar, the murderous glare in his eyes disappeared. Paul was terrified. He didn’t know whether to believe his eyes. Joe’s expression changed faster than Paul
could notice.
“The footage was sent to my phone last night. I’ll forward it to Mrs. Martin later.”
Joe hummed in acknowledgment and said, “I’m not going to the office today. Get someone to bring a few outfits for Skylar.”
“They should be on their way here now. Mrs. Martin will be able to wear it once she wakes up,” said Paul. Paul felt that an excellent assistant considered the full picture
Joe raised an eyebrow and said, “When you get back to the office, talk to Chester Parkson. You’ll be getting a raise.”
Paul’s eyes widened. Who knew he’d be given such an awesome surprise first thing in the morning? He thanked, “Thank you, Mr. Martin! You’re an excellent man!”
“When did you start addressing Skylar as Mrs. Martin?” Joe hadn’t noticed.
Paul was stunned. He said, “Oh, I don’t remember either.”
In the beginning, he called Skylar Ms. Sullivan. Now, he’d taken to call her Mrs. Martin subconsciously.
As an outsider, he could tell that Joe liked Skylar. If not, how could Joe push Annie away while she was the case, his self–control was too naked? He had been under the aphrodisiac’s influence too. If that wa powerful. Clearly, Joe adored Skylar. If not, why would he insist on waiting for Skylar, even if that meant taking a cold shower?
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