Chapter 188
“Bullshit! The way your family does business is immoral, which is in tandem with your unsavory
characters. It’s no surprise that you’ll go bankrupt sooner or later. You’re just trying to pin the blame on Skylar for your own faults.”
Steven was usually soft–spoken. However, for shameless people like Kenny and his family, he didn’t see the need to be cordial toward them. They didn’t deserve it.
He had heard from Charles about how Kenny and Samuel had treated Skylar. They had been so despicable that it made Steven’s blood boil.
Kenny was displeased but also embarrassed at being called out by Steven. “We’re not pinning the blame on her. Skylar and her boyfriend broke up because she found a better option.”
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?
Steven decided that he would have to ask Skylar about it again. He wouldn’t let anyone bully her again. What happened with Christopher was more than enough; there must not be a repeat of that.
Steven pushed Kenny away and walked to somewhere with no one around. He was about to call Skylar when he received a message from her.
“Hey, Steven. When are you free? My husband will be back from his business trip when you’re not so busy with work. I’ll arrange for you two to meet.
“Don’t worry about me. I’ve thought this through. Once bitten, twice shy. I won’t let myself be fooled again.”
Steven’s tense emotions relaxed a bit upon reading this message. He reminded himself not to be swayed by Kenny–he should trust Skylar.
After his confrontation with Kenny, Steven returned to the laboratory. He stared blankly at the instruments before him but couldn’t focus. He sent another WhatsApp message to Skylar. Yet, there was only silence
from the other end.
Peter mentioned the current situation of the Williams Group in the family group chat. All the troubles they faced stemmed from the Martin Group attacking their business.
How did Skylar get involved with the Martin Group? If it wasn’t Paul whom she was involved with, then who else could it be?
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Now that he carefully thought about it, it was as Steven had said. Why were they so quick to assume that Skylar was pulling strings behind the scenes and not that they were genuinely in trouble because of their
actions?
The Williams Group had expanded by leaps and bounds in recent years. Perhaps they had done
something that displeased the Martin Group in some way?
Kenny took a deep breath. He had just sent his thoughts to the group chat when Samuel and Peter opposed and questioned him. Even Jeffrey commented that it was impossible. They all insisted that Skylar had something to do with it.
They went on to say that Skylar wanted their approval so that she could settle down with their family and in Jipsburg. That was why she pulled all those tricks.
Now, Kenny hoped it was indeed Skylar who was behind everything. If that were the case, perhaps there was still room for a turnaround.
Today, the painting that needed to be restored was brought before Skylar. Alexander was also there to inspect it.
He spoke to Frank Doherty, who was beside him, as he examined the painting. “This painting looks even more tattered in real life than in the photos. It really tests the skills of the restorer.”
When he was younger, he would feel intimidated when he received such a damaged and ancient painting because restoring it would be very challenging. If one didn’t do it well, all previous efforts would be in vain. It required a lot of patience.
Frank had a solemn expression. “This is a painting left by my ancestors. It’s very precious and meaningful to me. Unfortunately, I didn’t store it properly and accidentally damaged it.
“When I discovered the extent of the damage, it had already become like this. Money is not an issue. I will pay double as long as it can be restored.”
It was evident that the painting was way more important than money to Frank.
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