In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 362

Penelope was evidently still living in the past, dreaming that herchildren would pave the way for her success.

After three rounds of drinks, Tobias excused himself and Skylar,unwilling to linger.

After the two of them had left, Zelda sniggered, remarking, “I keepseeing that girl featured on the entertainment news lately. She's thinnerthan she appears on television and very pretty indeed. I never thoughtI'd finally get to meet a woman with enough charm to melt Mr. Ford'sheart of stone. She has a bright future ahead of her.”

Jovially, Brayden retorted, “Would she be able to capture Tobias’ heart ifshe wasn't pretty? Off the top of my head, theirs is the most stablerelationship that Tobias has had thus far.”

Zelda grinned. “Men are all the same. They'll always fall for youth andbeauty. Old women like us spend every waking moment on skincare,but a smooth, pretty face like that instantly throws us out of therunning. She's got such an alluring scent, too.”

Sensing that the conversation was verging on dangerous territory,Brayden hastily volunteered, “Well, in my heart, my wife is the mostbeautiful woman of all. No one else even comes close.”

Zelda bestowed a gracious smile on him. “I'm glad you know that.”

As the car sped past a cafe Skylar frequented, Tobias" earlier wordssprung unbidden to mind, in which he'd persuaded her to give up oneating food from common places.

Skylar felt foolish. She had naturally wanted to share the things sheloved with Tobias.

However, she wondered if he would think it immature or naive of her.Even worse, he might despise her as someone who had no taste orsophistication.

Tobias’ daily lifestyle consisted of golf, fine dining, toting designergoods, and wearing bespoke clothing. He was not a part of high society- he luxuriated in it.

Skylar, however, consistently felt like an imposter amidst thesegorgeous trappings. Her constant unease made her feel a sense ofsuffocation.

Instead of heading straight home, Skylar ordered the chauffeur to makea detour to the cinema. Even if Tobias was reluctant, she wasdetermined to have him watch her latest film, Virgo.

She'd bought tickets to the midnight screening. Lit only by the dimglow of the aisle lamps, she was virtually unrecognizable in thedarkness of the cinema.

Once they'd settled into their seats, Tobias immediately vigorouslypulled the armrest, transforming the seats into one long seat. Clutchinga bucket of popcorn in her hand, Skylar rested her head against hischest, deeply inhaling the fragrance of white sandalwood that wastinged with a faint whiff of alcohol

Before the film could begin screening, however, Skylar heard a youngcouple chatting behind them. They spoke loudly with no considerationof cinema etiquette whatsoever.

From their raised voices, Skylar guessed that they were teenagers,probably no older than twenty.

The boy was declaring loudly, “Don’t go home tonight. Let's go to thecybercafe first. We'll head over to the hotel at six in the morning. It'll bea new day then, and we can save a day's worth of fees.”

The girl was enthusiastically commending his proposal. “Honey, you'rereally clever! It's such a good plan. Which hotel should we go to?”There was a pause before the boy spoke again. “Let's go somewherecheap. We'll be able to spend the amount we've saved on better foodthen. Haven't you been craving lasagna? We might even be able to geta steak to share!”

If Skylar hadn't met Tobias, she feared that she might very likely havebeen in their shoes. After all, the biggest obstacle to young love wasvery often the lack of money to fund it.

Even after the movie began, however, the couple did not pipe down.Skylar distinctly heard the girl quip, “Skylar's very pretty. With thatvixen-like face, she's managed to make this retro movie ratherrefreshing to watch.”

Amused, Skylar couldn't decide if she should be flattered to receivesuch a double-edged compliment.

She turned her attention to Tobias. Throughout the movie, however, hisface remained utterly expressionless. At the climax of the film, even shecould not resist dabbing at her moist eyes.

Tobias, on the other hand, looked completely unmoved. A casualobserver would not have guessed that he was watching the samemovie as Skylar.

After the lights came on, both Skylar and Tobias stayed to watch thecredits roll as the cinema gradually emptied. Witnessing her name onthe big screen, Skylar felt a renewed sense of accomplishment risewithin her.

Turning to Tobias, she exclaimed gleefully, “Do you think I'll get anaward for this?”

Patiently, Tobias replied, “Sure.”