In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 297

Something is off. There's no way the man would agree to such aridiculous idea. Skylar questioned further, “Did you blackmail ThomasJones to force him to divorce his wife and remarry you?”

Her question caught Miranda off guard. However, Miranda playeddumb and chuckled. “What are you talking about? I am an ex-convict.How am I supposed to blackmail him? Your dad feels guilty for what hedid, so he wants to make compensation.”

After hearing what Miranda said, Skylar burst into sarcastic

chuckles. How can she say that with a straight face?

Thomas Jones was never a soft-hearted man. Instead, he was selfishand merciless. If he meant to compensate them, he would've done ityears ago.

Skylar recalled her difficult childhood. She had lived a careful and frugallife since she was young. She would've been long dead if it weren't forGrandma. Thomas was never there for her. He just left her to fendherself. He only cared about his new family. He brought the entirefamily on overseas tours and gave them everything they wanted. Heeven bought Avery a yacht on her tenth birthday.

Skylar's heart ached when she recalled what the merciless man haddone to her and her mother. She knew Miranda was stubborn as amule. It seemed that she was unable to get anything out of Miranda.Anyhow, Skylar gave her a gentle reminder. “Thomas Jones is having ahard time now. His company is in the red and it's on the brink ofbankruptcy. You, of all people, should know that the only person whocan help him is Irene Ziegler, with the power of the Ziegler family. I'vetold you whatever you need to know. If you keep being stubborn,there's nothing else I can do.”

Miranda sneered at her statements. She didn't believe a word. A smart,successful businessman like Thomas would never let anything badhappen to his company. Even if the company had some issues, theywould be child's plays to Thomas.

Although Miranda didn't give any response, her eyes were filled withdetermination. Right then, Skylar knew that Miranda had made up hermind and whatever she said earlier had gone down the drain.

Thomas would never divorce Irene Ziegler unless he was ready to giveup his life.

However, it's Mom's choice. She's old enough to make her owndecision. Skylar was done with her, for she had tried her best to talkMiranda out of it.

Miranda reached out to Skylar's hand and smiled at her. “Skylar, canyou give me some money? I'm a bit tight on money recently. I need tobuy a few dresses.”

I gave her four hundred fifty thousand last month, yet she spent all themoney in just a month! I guess I've been too harsh on myself andshould've pampered myself instead.

Looking at Miranda's luxurious clothing and accessories, Skylar raisedher eyebrows with a smirk on her face. “I'm penniless. Why not you getmoney from Thomas Jones? He's trying to compensate us for his sins,isn't he? Why are you backing off now? He can give you whatever youwant. Enjoy your meal. I'm leaving now.”

“Tobias can help, can't he? He's rich. I'm sure he wouldn't mind being afilial son-in-law in advance.”

Skylar wasn't surprised by her mother's shameless statement.

She gave a self-mocking laugh. “You're being ridiculous. What makesyou think he'll marry me?”

Skylar had given up on the thought of marrying Tobias. It was merelyimpossible.

Who will be my husband then?

Marriage was something beyond her reach.