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Skylar thought, “One should have no malicious intent toward others, but one must always be on guard.”
Natalie widened her eyes as she finally grasped the point. “How did I not realize this? I
genuinely thought she was Mr. Powell’s fiancée. Now that you mention it, it makes sense. Mr. Powell just returned to Jipsburg City.
“Even though he left the entertainment industry for three years, he’s still a top–tier celebrity. No.one can match his popularity, and there are certainly people who envy him. Those with ulterior motives must be trying to tarnish his reputation.”
That was close. Luckily, Skylar had reminded her.
Skylar nodded in agreement. “It’s very likely.”
“I’m going to block this number right now,” Natalie said as she decisively tapped her finger on her phone screen.
Just then, someone called out Skylar’s name. “Skylar?”
Skylar looked up at the sound.
“It really is you. A couple of days ago, someone said they saw you at a charity gala. They
- mentioned you mistook Ned for Joe. I thought they were just joking, but I guess it’s true.”
Claudio stepped closer once he confirmed it was Skylar. His eyes sparkled with surprise.
For the past three years, he had been unable to forget Skylar. He had originally thought that Joe was dead, leaving Skylar without anyone to rely on. He believed that winning her over would be effortless.
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But unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, she had gone to Murida with Gloria. And now she was back
When Skylar saw Claudio, her expression turned icy.
Natalie noticed Skylar’s change in demeanor and then saw Claudio’s Teering gaze scanning Skylar up and down. She realized he was not a good person.
“Aren’t you going to say anything to an old friend? Isn’t that a bit cold?” Claudio’s eyes narrowed with fierce determination; he was set on having Skylar.
Skylar looked even more beautiful than before after three years.
It was impossible not to think about her. Over the years, Claudio had fooled around with more than one woman similar to Skylar, yet he always felt something was missing,
Now that he saw Skylar again, he understood what that missing piece was–her personality-
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she was fierce.
Skylar replied coolly, “We’re not familiar with each other. There’s no need for greetings.”
“Not familiar? You will be soon enough. Are you and your friend waiting for a table? This is my friend’s restaurant, and you can skip the wait. I can take you to a private room,” Claudio
said.
He flashed a confident smile, putting on the charm he used to impress naïve college girls.
Natalie tugged at the corner of her mouth and said helplessly, “Skye, I suddenly don’t want barbecue anymore. Let’s go for fondue instead.”
“Sure, let’s go.” Skylar stood up.
As the two tried to leave from the side, Claudio stepped in front of them, blocking their path.
“Why leave so suddenly? Isn’t that a bit cold? Skylar, I asked you three years ago if you wanted to be with me. Now I’m giving you another chance, do you want to be with me?”
“Get lost.” Skylar had completely lost her patience.
In front of a scumbag like Claudio, even her impeccable manners could dissolve into nothingness.
“Ms. Sullivan, do you need my help?”
Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out in front of them.
Skylar turned to look. It was Ned.
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