In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 514

Skylar V: Sorry for causing some kind of panic and wasting everyone'stime. How does one have a child without even having a partner,though? p/s: Don't believe folk remedies related to childbirth.

When Skylar updated her social media account, she felt her handstremble. Taking a step back, she decided to reflect on all that happenedEven if Tobias was being indifferent, she did not want to come cleanabout their relationship. That would definitely affect her career.

With the awards ceremony coming soon, Kate was hinting at her to winthe Golden Eagle Goddess. Thus, she could not afford any mistakesnow.

Skylar was currently in third place, but there was still hope for her yet.Ironically, the votes seemed to consist of a male majority, at seventypercent.

She seemed to check all of their boxes, where the male appeal wasconcerned.

Sheldon, who was seated in the passenger side next to Tobias, chimedin jokingly. “Tobias, Skylar keeps insisting that she’s single, but I thinkthere's a bit of an affair happening here. Who is hiding who? Why doesit seem like Skylar is the one trying to keep you hidden? Imagine thetabloids if they catch hold of this juicy gossip! The CEO of the FordGroup and popular actress — a secret romance!”

Tobias liked the update Skylar posted and glanced at Sheldon. “Youshould consider going abroad. I've opened a new factory, and you cango there to help run it. A change of pace would be nice, I think. Maybeyou'll replace someone, settle down, have a few babies. Doesn't Skylarhave tips on how to have boys? Go on and give it a go. Mom is dyingto have grandkids.”

This silenced Sheldon immediately. He shuddered at the prospect ofhaving to date someone foreign. It was too intimidating.

He was still interested in pursuing influencers but did not have aspecific target in mind. The few he set his eye on looked too differentfrom their pictures.

Thus, he disliked how prevalent filters were these days. Who knew howmany innocent male hearts have been broken by this?

Nonetheless, Sheldon also accepted his fate and acknowledged thatthere was a pecking order of sorts. This was an uphill battle for him. Hehad been brainwashed by Winnie, and with Tobias making a fuss over it,it still resulted in humiliation for him. All of this was made very clear tohim now — it was better for him to be a hedonist and indulge.

When he got tired of that lifestyle, then he could very well just replace awoman and settle down. The rest of his life would then be lived just asartlessly.

“Marcus is back. I saw him at the bar last night, surrounded by theseinfluencers. Man, this dude is living the life. Surrounded by people,where even the influencers were strip-teasing for him. Must beexciting.”

Upon the mention of Marcus, Tobias frowned. He was now worried thatMarcus’ family would now return here as well.

He did not care as much, but he was concerned that it would affect hismother. Every time they met, Claudia seemed gloomy.

Claudia had not remarried for so many years and also bore a deephatred for Xander. Meanwhile, Tobias was eager for the whole family toremain abroad.

Sheldon sighed aloud. “I do feel sorry for Marcus. Things were alrightuntil that incident when he changed so drastically. Wouldn't you like toclear the air over what happened then? You obviously never didanything. Why does he think you did something to his partner?”

“What is there to explain?” asked Tobias coldly. “Do I owe him anexplanation?”

Sheldon shut up disinterestedly since there wasn’t much he could sayanyway. The incident involved the suicide of Marcus’ girlfriend, whohappened to be one of the prettiest girls on campus. She was twenty-two then when she jumped off that expressway and would have beenSkylar's age now.

If not for Tobias, the girl would not have lost her youth. Sheldonthought about her fate regretfully. She was even more beautiful thanSkylar, too.

Sheldon also recalled how a crazed Marcus rushed towards Tobias witha knife in his hand. However, his physique was no match for Tobias’.There was also the matter of his brother's bodyguards, who have allseen war. They would kill with no hesitation whatsoever. Marcus couldnot get close, let alone stand a chance.

Tobias saw that the driver was en route to their home and requestedthat he be dropped off at Skylar's residence first.

“You're going to her place at night? Aren't you worried about thepaparazzi?” asked Sheldon worriedly. “In the past, women would try topull this sh*t on you and entrap you instead. But now, it's our Tobiasrushing to her side. How touching.”

Tobias huffed. “Security there is so tight, even a fly can't make it pasttheir sensors. I think you're running your mouth, Sheldon. There's alsothe matter of Winnie. She's been looking for people to expose bothSkylar and me, and this has happened more than once, but I'vemanaged to keep things down. If it happens again, I'm not going totake kindly to your incompetence.”