In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 342

Hearing that, Skylar threw herself into his arms. The scent ofsandalwood he used to carry had already been overpowered by thestench of alcohol.

Nothing else happened. The couple merely held each other and sleptthrough the night.

Owing to the effects of alcohol, Tobias slept particularly soundly.

It had been a while since Skylar saw him manage without sleeping pills.As Tobias fell asleep sooner than Skylar the night before and with hisphone set to silent, Claudia was unable to reach him despite callingthree times in a row.

Skylar saw them but dared not answer, as it could prove quiteproblematic should she let the elderly woman hear her voice onChristmas Eve.

Kai did a rather impressive job spying and had sent her some photosvia WhatsApp.

The potential future daughter-in-law Claudia had her eye on was therewith her alongside her own family, and it was a different woman thistime.

Claudia was very concerned about her son's marital arrangements andalmost obsessive about ensuring that the candidate was one whom sheapproved of.

Skylar no longer bothered to keep tabs as it had become a littletiresome. She was sufficiently satisfied that Tobias stayed by her sidethrough the night.

When Tobias heard a knocking at the door, he opened it to see Thomaswith bags both large and small in hand, and Miranda in tow.

The way the door slammed shut behind these two uninvited guestsdrew a frown from Tobias, whose demeanor betrayed his displeasure.“Could you keep it down? Skylar's still asleep.”

“What's that girl still doing in bed at this time? If she’s not even goingto get up to prepare breakfast, how's she going to become somebody'swife?”

Miranda was eager to coax any sort of assurances out of Tobias forSkylar's sake.

Tobias was a little conflicted about the word “wife,” as the last time heused that word was during his schooling days.

He had no idea where the woman whom he last hailed that way fromthat ill-fated relationship had gone, but that was both the first and lasttime that he thought about building a future together with anyone.“Actually, Mr. Ford, I came by today hoping that we'd be able to discussthe issue of Quest Group. I'm sure you already understand the situation,so you should know that I cannot afford any more delays.”

When Thomas heard that Tobias would be staying over here the nightbefore, he was apprehensive about calling in too early for fear ofdisturbing his rest, while simultaneously afraid that the latter would begone should he arrive too late.

That was why Thomas stayed up all night waiting for the right time tocome over.

“I understand, but I've no interest in Quest Group. The process ofrestructuring a family business like this one and trying to make it viableis just too tedious. I'm afraid that I won't be able to help solve thispressing problem of yours.” Tobias declined it rather assertively.

“I know that you aren't bullish about Quest Group's potential, but as anestablished company, we have a solid reputation in the industry and anetwork of clientele that's second to none.”

Tobias remained unmoved. “No deal. We've been through this threetimes already, so I hope that this will be the last.”

At the side, Miranda swallowed and appeared lost in thought. Tobiaswas a tough customer. Whenever he had his mind made up, there wasnothing anyone could say even to cause him to flinch.

Skylar was halfway down the steps when Tobias’ words reached herears. “Do your daughter a favor? I guess y'all must be mistaken cause Idon't think she’s deserving of such a huge one.”

As reasonable as that was, it was a hard pill to swallow.

Tobias’ eyes were drawn to the landing of the steps by the sound ofSkylar's approach and remained transfixed upon her.

He beckoned for her to come over, but she chose to sit next toMiranda. He had no idea how much of their exchange she hadoverheard.

Thomas was disappointed at Tobias’ uncompromising stance and howthis was turning out to be much harder than he thought.