Fortunately, Christopher’s infidelity had been exposed. If Skylar had stayed with him, the consequences would have been disastrous.
“I really want to kick him!” Caleb grumbled, his frustration evident, anger boiling within him.
Alexander glanced at Caleb, sighing inwardly. Caleb was still young, unaware of how truly malicious some people could be. There were those who were inherently evil, seeing everyone around them as mere tools to exploit, always ready to drain any ounce of benefit they could find. Christopher was one of them—he had preyed on Skylar’s kind nature, exploiting her either out of a sudden realization of her worth or simply driven by sheer selfishness and ruthlessness.
“It’s best to stay away from people like him,” Alexander said to Skylar, his gaze meaningful. He had watched Joe grow up and knew that, despite the challenges Joe had faced, he was trustworthy and dependable—a stark contrast to Christopher.
Skylar’s eyes reddened slightly. She knew Alexander had seen through Christopher’s true nature. Before her rebirth, even Steven and others had expressed doubts about Christopher’s reliability, but Skylar had been blinded by her emotions. Looking back now, it was clear that those around her had seen the truth all along.
“Thank you. I know what kind of person he is now, and I’m married. People like him don’t bother me anymore,” Skylar said, offering a smile.
Alexander nodded in agreement, returning the smile.
Caleb, however, seemed uneasy at Skylar’s mention of her marriage. Although he was usually talkative, he found himself lost for words.
The three of them parted ways in the parking lot. As Skylar drove away, she spotted Christopher still struggling with the security guards, his face contorted in angry humiliation. Despite everything, he didn’t seem to be in dire straits financially.
Skylar’s mind raced. After Amelia’s surgery, Christopher should have been strapped for cash. Yet, he didn’t appear worried about money at all. A troubling thought crossed her mind—could Christopher have profited illegally from that video?
The thought of Christopher and Maisy turning on each other, tearing each other apart in a vicious cycle of betrayal and revenge, flashed through Skylar’s mind. As she stared at the traffic light ahead, her gaze grew colder, hardening with every second.
At Martin Group, Joe finished signing the last of the documents and called Paul into his office.
“What’s the situation with the Williams family?” Joe asked, his voice firm.
“They should be on the brink of bankruptcy by now,” Paul responded. “I haven’t been following closely, but I’ll check the latest.”
Paul was a bit surprised. Why had Joe brought up the Williams family on his own initiative? In recent days, Joe had been visibly in high spirits, a noticeable shift from his usual unreadable demeanor. Paul silently wondered if this change had something to do with Skylar.
“Don’t give the Williams family any breathing room,” Joe ordered solemnly.
“Understood. I’ll take care of it immediately,” Paul replied, a chill running down his spine. He knew Joe’s methods were ruthless, and if the Williams family didn’t even get a chance to breathe, it wouldn’t be long before their debts piled up, and they might not have a place to call home.
The Williams family was blind to the situation. If only they had been kind to Skylar, things would have turned out so differently for them.
After Paul left, Joe pulled out his phone and checked his WhatsApp messages.
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