In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 138

The servant didn't know who Tobias was. Having worked here for manyyears, she was an expert in pleasing her employers, so she knew thatbullying Skylar would make Irene, Hayden, and Avery very happy.

“I just threw them away, so it's not like they're dirty,” she rebuked.Sensing Tobias’ displeasure, Thomas went to the shoe cabinet topersonally take a pair of indoor slippers for Skylar. He even castigatedthe servant, “Can“t you do your job well? Didn't I tell you to preparesome slippers for my daughter? Why did you give her shoe covers?”The servant was given an earful by Thomas, but she couldn’t seem toremember him giving her that instruction. Furthermore, when Skylarcame here the first time, he didn't seem to have any objections whenshe gave her the shoe covers.

The servant shot pleading looks at the rest of the Jones family, but ofcourse, they couldn“t be bothered with her as they were still in shockdue to Tobias’ sudden appearance in their home.

Avery was the only one who remained calm since she had seen Tobiaswalking Skylar back to the dormitory, so driving here to pick her up wasnothing.

Skylar didn't change into the men’s slippers Thomas had offered herbecause it was obvious that he had prepared them for Tobias and nother.

Although Irene was reluctant, she pretended to be welcoming, curlingher lips into an obliging smile.

She personally poured a drink for Tobias, but the latter looked at thecups on the table and heartlessly turned her down, “I don't take outsidedrinks.”

Upon hearing that, Irene became visibly awkward, unsure of what to do.Hayden was dumbfounded when he saw Skylar and Tobias stilltogether. Isn't Tobias about to marry soon? Just what kind ofrelationship does he have with Skylar?

Sitting on the sofa, Tobias casually grabbed an orange from the fruitplate and held it in his palm.

Oddly, the orange seemed to be dwarfed by the size of his palm.Without further delay, Thomas respectfully handed the proposal he hadprepared in advance to Tobias.

“Mr. Ford, can you take a look at this proposal? I believe that if we worktogether, it'll be a win-win situation.”

Tobias took the proposal from Thomas’ hands. Curious about itscontent, Skylar leaned over to get a glimpse.

It was packed with words and difficult to comprehend at first glance.Tobias skimmed through the proposal, then snapped the folder shutbefore tossing it onto the coffee table.

“It's a mess of an abandoned project and you want my collaboration?On what grounds? You can stop dreaming.”

Skylar stared at Tobias as her admiration for him shot through the skiesWhile she couldn't understand a thing in the proposal, he was able topinpoint the problem after barely a few glances.

Thomas grimaced and said, “Please, Mr. Ford, on account of Skylar.”

In contrast to Thomas" agitation, Tobias peeled the orange in anonchalant manner and soon, a citrus scent permeated the air.

He placed the peeled orange on the coffee table and replied, “Well, thatdepends on Skylar.”

Just like that, Tobias gave Skylar the power to decide the fate of aproject worth billions.

Thomas saw that there was still hope since Tobias did not outrightreject him.

It seemed like they had all underestimated how much Tobias indulgedSkylar.

Skylar ignored the pleading gaze Thomas was sending her. She hadnever imagined that she would one day hold such power over

Thomas. How the tables have turned

Smiling wryly, she said, “I'm not all that important, so there's no need toconsider me.”

Tobias was very pleased with her answer. His woman should never allowherself to be taken advantage of. Although he would have helpedThomas if she relented, he would have been disappointed at the sametime.

If she were easily exploited and succumbed to every threat thrown herway, his future with her would be a bumpy journey or perhapscompletely impossible.

This was a practical way of thinking. He didn't need a meek andspineless woman as it would only result in more conflicts in the future.