In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 5
Skylar ran away as if she had just seen a ghost.
After making sure that she was hidden from Tobias’ sight, she breathed a sigh of relief.
At the door to the private room, an inhospitable female voice sounded from behind her. “What’s up with the shades? You’re just an extra. Do you really think you’re some kind of a big shot?”
Skylar turned around when she heard the voice and saw her half-sister, Avery Jones.
Avery’s lips twitched slightly. “Long time no see, Skylar. Why are you dressed so shabbily?”
“I’d rather we never see each other again.” Skylar broke into a lazy smile.
Avery raised her brows haughtily. “I’m afraid that will be a problem. You see, Jeremy invited me over for dinner, so there will be many more chances for us to meet in the future.”
Skylar’s face instantly darkened. Since when did Jeremy and Avery know each other?
Why didn’t I know about this?
Pauline and Jeremy came over together just then, the former’s face instantly lighting up with a broad smile upon seeing Avery.
I’ve never seen Mrs. Lane beamed so brightly before. Indeed, Skylar was right; she was never lucky enough to be at the receiving end of this smile.
Within a split second, Avery’s initially sardonic smile softened into a cajoling one, and her voice turned especially honey-laced. “Jeremy, I was talking to my sister. She doesn’t seem too happy that I’m here. Should I go back? I wouldn’t want to impose.”
Jeremy’s gaze on Avery was impossibly gentle; he was basically putty in her hands. “Of course you’re not imposing. Today’s celebration is also to introduce you to the family. They’re definitely gonna like you.”
At the same time, Skylar’s face paled, and she angrily confronted him. “Jeremy, do you know what you’re doing? Since when were you this close to her, and why didn’t I know anything about it?”
Jeremy was well aware that she had a taboo against the Joneses, and could not stand the mere mention of them.
Thus, he explained with indifference, “Your sister is my sister. Is there a problem? All my relatives are here today, so don’t kick up a fuss with me, Skylar.”
“You-! Jeremy Lane!!”
He then gave Skylar a look of impatience and threatened. “Let’s eat first. My body isn’t all recovered yet. If I fall ill again because of you, you’ll have to bear the consequences.”
he opened the door to the private room
smile played on Avery’s
into her ear, “Sorry for stealing your belongings again. Honestly, Skylar, what a pathetic life you have, always having to live in my shadow.
as
gone blank, and she could
blame for this. Did you see how your
Red with fury, Skylar was so
entered the room, the Lanes naturally flocked over and
them knew Avery was the apple of the millionaire, Thomas
pretended to be gentle and meek as she greeted the
by the door, without anyone inviting her to join
beckoned Skylar over and pointed at
“She’s just a bumpkin who has hardly seen the world. This is her first time eating
her so-called boyfriend, Skylar saw the distasteful look on Jeremy’s face, still unable to believe
back from the brink of having an emotional meltdown, not wanting to
through the door and sat beside
beautiful girl.” Pauline liked Avery
as expected of the daughter of
the other hand, has the face of a jinx. No wonder my son fell ill. It
also very hospitable toward Avery, ceaselessly showering her
about Skylar’s existence, treating her
younger sister was staring at Avery’s bracelet with envy. “Avery, your bracelet is so pretty. It probably cost a fortune,
off her bracelet and generously put it on
to pass a contemptuous remark. “Skylar, that hair tie on your wrist is about to
cursory glance and said with a small smile, “And where would I get this extra money? I spent it
soon as she said that,
turned several shades
aid instantly as she countered, “What? Do you feel victimized? With your background, do you think anyone else besides our family would want you? My son actually pities you… It’s not like we forced you to help us;
at Skylar, but the
the Lanes were treating her, especially after Pauline’s