In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 337

The perceptiveness of Kate's words had Skylar thinking that the formercould have easily been a relationship coach if she ever stopped being amanager.

Kate then retrieved an envelope from the drawer which she passed toSkylar. “Merry Christmas. Take the festive season to rest and recharge.I'm confident that you've got a shot at becoming the hottest starlet inthe country.”

Skylar had never gotten a Christmas present from anyone before; Katewas the first to give her.

Kate may be a tough talker, but inside, she was a real teddy bear. Thatgesture alone had Skylar profoundly moved, so she did not mindwhatever was inside.

Every year, she always felt left out when Eva and Timothy gatheredaround the Christmas trees, waiting to open up their presents. As forher, her name would never be found tagged onto any of the presents.Miranda's life sentence was a source of shame for friends and familywho knew about it, and the disparity in treatment was obvious fromthose who had redirected their vitriol toward her mother onto her.Kate's envelope opened to reveal one-thousand-and-one dollars incash— a symbolic and powerful angel number.

Skylar appreciatively tucked that away inside her own pocket.

On the way home, Skylar stopped over to get some festive decorationswhich she hoped to embellish her empty house and add to the festivecheer with. She was determined to have herself a good time, even if shewere to spend it alone.

The goodies on the coffee table that Tobias got for her were collectingdust exactly where he left them.

Amongst these were several bottles of reds of which she was notknowledgeable about, though the packaging might suggest that theycould be quite pricey.

On Christmas Eve, Skylar was called several times by an insistentMiranda to head over to Wesley's, so she randomly picked out a few ofthose things Tobias got for her and made her way there.

Miranda was present to receive her at the door, but not Thomas.

The former was similarly not in the best of moods. “Where's he?” Skylarasked. “I don't suppose that he has gone home to be with his wife andchildren for the holidays.”

Miranda was visibly annoyed by that. “Well, excuse me. I'm his wifenow, remember? He said that he'll be back late because somethingcropped up at work.”

Skylar could only smile at Miranda's flair for self-deception.

It was particularly lively inside Wesley's home. Eva was there showingoff her new coat when Skylar stepped in.

Fendi's Spring Collection. Skylar was able to recognize it at first glancebecause that was the exact piece she wore for the shoot.

“It's absolutely gorgeous, Eva.”

“I bet it costs quite a bit. Kudos to Eva to be working under a greatboss.”

“Is your boss married?”

The relatives were fawning all over Eva and doing a fine job sucking upto her.

Skylar had only learned that Eva had recently broken off with theboyfriend she was expected to be marrying, citing incompatibility intheir personalities; but everyone knew that the truth may be closer tothe latter setting her sights higher since joining the Ford Group.

Unlike in the past, the relatives came up to greet Skylar warmly thistime round.

Her younger cousin, Timothy, was especially thrilled to see her. Hedashed into the room and came back out with a notebook which hepassed along

“Could I have your autograph, Skylar? There are many girls in my classwho would like to have it."

Skylar did not expect that she would be that popular amongst high-school students.

Eva rolled her eye at Timothy and seized him by the collar. “Why's a kiddoing all this nonsense and not focusing on his studies? There are nodecent people in the entertainment business these days.”

The mouthy Eva could always be counted on to say something irksome.Skylar frowned as she retorted, “Wouldn't you like to know how manyoffice scandals involving female secretaries or assistants cozying up totheir own bosses? It's hard to say whether secretaries are all goodpeople either.”

The tension in the air was positively volatile.

Miranda nudged at Skylar with an elbow to get her to shut up.

Skylar was unhappy with those relatives who asked about the maritalstatus of the boss, as though they were hoping for Tobias to marryEva. In your dreams, people.