In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 135

Skylar seemed to remember Avery telling her that Thomas was going tocook her favorite food, so she scanned the food served on the table.None of these are my favorite food. It had been years since she lastshared a meal with Thomas.

She pulled out a chair and sat down next to Irene, who looked at her asif she were a thorn in her side.

When Irene caught a whiff of Skylar's perfume, the sneer of her facewas apparent. “Since when did you start using perfume? Have yourstandards become higher after being with a rich man?”

Skylar raised her brows. “I'm about to film soon. I need to have a littleclass, don't you think? Besides, it's only perfume. There's no need tokick up a fuss about it, is there?”

Thomas cleared his throat, reminding Irene to keep her thoughts toherself as they had more pressing matters at hand.

Now that they succeeded in getting Skylar here, they had to seize theopportunity to ask her for Tobias’ help.

“I haven't congratulated you yet. I heard that you're going to startfilming. For a freshman, that's very impressive, which is more than I cansay for Avery.”

Avery was extremely upset that Thomas was complimenting Skylar atthe expense of her pride. In spite of that, she had to endure it for thesake of her dream sports car.

On the other hand, Skylar was very modest. “It's nothing. I only passedthe first round of auditions. There are still many uncertainties.”

“How are things between you and Mr. Ford? Good, I presume?” Thomasfinally broached the topic.

“Fine. We're just friends,” Skylar replied.

Hayden sneered, “Dumped so soon? Dad, I told you it was a mistakecalling her over. She can't even help us.”

Thomas glared at Hayden, but the latter didn't think he said anythingwrong. Dad is blinded by his desperation to save the business, so muchso that he turned to Skylar for help. But what the hell can she do tohelp?

Skylar smiled with amusement. “You tricked me into coming herebecause you need Tobias’ help? In that case, I'll have to disappoint youbecause contrary to your belief, I'm not that close to him.”

Thomas really couldn't tell whether Skylar was speaking the truth ornot.

“Skylar, I genuinely want us to be closer. We've been estranged for somany years. Give me a chance to make it up to you. I owe you so muchas your father, too much.”

Thomas gazed at Skylar with benevolence gleaming in his eyes. Heeven offered her a smile, which was a first for her.

Even though Skylar had always craved parental love, she wasn't movedby his words at all. Her heart had long since been shattered and couldno longer be pieced back together.

“There's no need to make up for anything, but if you insist, then thebest way is to leave me alone,” she said nonchalantly as she remainedobstinate.

Thomas knew that something like this couldn't be rushed either. Nowthat she was with Tobias, he regretted not realizing Skylar's potentialback then. Even if Tobias were only fooling around, Skylar wouldundoubtedly be known among his usual crowd.

Forced to suppress her irritation and cooperate with Thomas, Ireneplaced her glass heavily on the table to vent her frustration.

Skylar didn't have an appetite even though Thomas had prepared ascrumptious meal. Hence, she picked up her bag and prepared to leave.“Enjoy your meal. I've said what I wanted to say. I'll be leaving now.”Seeing that Skylar was leaving already, Thomas panicked and finallyblurted out, “Can you help me just this once? I need to meet Tobias.Our company is facing a problem, and Tobias is the only one who cansolve it. If you don't help me, I might end up getting entangled in alawsuit. I'm still your father, Skylar. You can't turn your back on me.”