Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1665 

Skyler and her sister wound down their conversation, and the moment they said their goodbyes, Skyler’s fingers were already flying over her phone to check her bank app. She squinted at the balance displayed on the screen. 

Back when she was in Southern Port, the Blue family wouldn’t give her any money, and she wasn’t allowed to take on part-time jobs. Her family wouldn’t let her do anything that could bring shame. 

The figure in her account was the result of tutoring gigs she’d taken up since moving to the Capital. Over ten grand – not bad. That kind of cash could stretch a whole year in a small town, covering rent and living expenses if she pinched pennies. 

But the Capital was a different beast. Sky-high rent, and landlords demanding a year upfront? A joke. She couldn’t even cover the deposit, let alone think about the extra costs once her sister joined her. 

Determined to bring her sister to the Capital sooner rather than later, Skyler resolved to find another part-time job on top of her current one, aiming to rake in more cash each month. 

With her mind made up, she put the phone down and tried to sleep. But sleep was elusive. She tossed and turned in her borrowed bed. 

And in the darkness of the neighboring room, Zavier was wide awake too, his mind relentlessly replaying Skyler’s timid, helpless demeanor. In his twenty years, he’d never seen anyone take insults lying down without a single retort. What a spineless creature! It was almost embarrassing to associate with her.e2 

Irritated, Zavier grabbed his phone and shot a message to a contact, [Look into the Blue family from Southern Port for me.] 

The reply came swiftly. [Didn’t I send you their file days ago? What, you lost it? Or you don’t trust my info?] 

Rubbing his temple in frustration, Zavier texted back, [I couldn’t care less about their business dealings.] 

[So what are you interested in?] the contact prodded. 

Before Zavier could respond, another message popped up, [Don’t tell me you’ve fallen for the Blue family’s little girl? Come on, Zavier, you’re smarter than this. You know as well as I do that a timid mouse like her is no match for you.] 

Zavier’s brows knitted together, [Who said anything about falling for her?] 

[Just making sure. Your wife should be lifting you up in business, not dragging you down with constant neediness,] the contact retorted. 

[Just find out what she’s been through with the Blues these past years,] Zavier typed, exasperated. 

[The Blue family’s on its last legs, and even if you don’t call off the engagement, your clan surely will. Whatever she’s been through, it’s her problem. Don’t waste your time on her.] 

Zavier didn’t want to spend energy on someone so insignificant, but curiosity about her past gnawed at him. [Just do the search, and save me your opinions.] 

[Fine, fine, I’ll get you the dirt. But remember, your priority is uncovering the truth behind Brodie’s death and fulfilling his last wish. As for women, once you’re on top, you can have your pick. Don’t let a pretty face cloud your judgment.] 

[Enough!] Zavier shot back. 

He tossed his phone aside, pulled the blanket over his head, and tried to sleep. But like Skyler, he couldn’t. 

Next door, there was a rustling sound from the bed. 

“Can’t sleep?” he called out. 

Skyler’s voice was barely audible, a whisper really, “Did I wake you?” 

“Just sleep. I’m not some undiscerning glutton. I don’t just devour anything in sight,” Zavier said. 

Skyler went silent. She knew his kindness. He had given up his bed for her and told her to learn to fight back. She was grateful. 

And she wouldn’t dare expect anything more, 

Neither of them slept that night.