Richest Mogul

"Your brother and Mona are getting married in a few days. It's okay if Joe can't make it. There will be a lot of your brother's colleagues and Mona's friends coming to the wedding," Janine said.

Many people still didn't know that Joe was her son-in-law. They assumed that Joe and Lizzie were still a couple.

Skylar then said, "Joe and I had discussed this and decided he'd join us for the family meal the next day instead. Given his current situation, he really can't participate in the wedding. I'll explain it to Steven." "There's no need for that. Steven said as a family, we don't have to worry about such things," Janine said.

"Alright." Skylar nodded.

Half an hour later, Skylar saw that Janine's foot was not as swollen as before and didn't hurt as much too. So, she left, feeling reassured.

Just after Skylar left, Janine received a call from Ted.

"Mr. Read?"

"Janine, I've had some medicine delivered to you. I heard it's very effective. Once you receive it, rub it well on your foot. If it still doesn't feel better, give me a call, and I'll take you to the hospital," Ted said, showing his concern. "Thank you very much, Mr. Read. I'm already feeling much better," Janine replied, realizing that despite his distant demeanor, Ted was quite considerate.

"Don't take it too lightly. Keep an eye on it. If it still hurts tomorrow morning, you should go to the hospital," Ted advised.

"Alright, but I don't think it's a big issue," Janine said as she glanced down at her foot.

Moving it seemed to have pulled at the injured area as a sudden pain shot through her ankle. It had stopped hurting when Skylar left, but now it was hurting again.

"Oh, and I have a few things I'd like to consult you on, Janine. Once your foot is better, let me treat you to a meal, and we can discuss it in detail," Ted added.

Janine readily agreed, "Of course. There's no need to be so formal, Mr. Read. Feel free to ask me anytime. I'll answer as best as I can."

"Please, just call me Ted. Calling me Mr. Read is too formal," Ted replied.

"Alright," Janine agreed.

...

On her way back, Skylar received a call from an unknown number.

Usually, she would ignore such calls, but she accidentally answered it instead. These calls were often sales pitches or even scams.

Just as she was about to hang up, she heard a familiar voice on the line.

"Skylar, are you still refusing to leave Joe? This isn't like a few years ago when he controlled everything in Jipsburg. Martin Group has changed. He's struggling now. But I'm different. Why don't you become my woman?" Claudio's words were as revolting as a fly buzzing around her.

Skylar hadn't expected Claudio to still be at it. Hadn't he learned his lesson after spending a few days in prison?

"It's true, things have changed. Back then, at least you had Joe to protect you, giving you some semblance of respect. But now, people curse you in droves.

"Claudio, being born ugly is not your fault, but disgusting others are. Don't ever call me again!" Skylar spat coldly.

Claudio was absolutely repulsive.

On the other end, he became enraged. "Do you really think Joe will have the last laugh? He won't be able to for much longer! We'll see how long you can keep up that stubbornness of yours!"