In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 558

The young man looked at Skylar awkwardly and asked, “Is he yourboyfriend? I thought you were single.”

When Skylar recalled the nature of James’ job, she was worried that hewould bring it up in his idle chatter with his colleagues. Hence, shedenied immediately, “I don't have a boyfriend yet. He is a friend and mysuperior at work.”

Tobias’ eyes squinted in response as he watched Skylar lie through herteeth.

“Hello, my name is James Jackson. I'm Skylar’s friend from high school.She used to sit in front of me,” James introduced himself warmly and hestood up to shake Tobias’ hand.

Holding a wooden skewer in his hand, Tobias broke it in half with apush of his thumb, sending a chill down Skylar’s spine.

As he stared at James coldly, James’ hand was still extended awkwardly.“Are you done eating? There's something urgent at the office. Comeback with me right away.” He turned his gaze toward Skylar.

Usually, she would feel uneasy in my car because she wanted to avoidsuspicion or was worried about being photographed.

But now, she can brazenly drink with another man, with a reddenedface and a bunch of empty beer bottles beside them.

Skylar recent actions and behavior never ceased to amaze him.

As James retracted his hand awkwardly, he scratched his head andreplied, “You should go deal with whatever you need to. Anyway, I'llwork on what you have asked of me and talk to my boss know whenI'm back at the police station.”

Skylar replied gratefully, “I appreciate it.”

When she prepared to pay, the waiter informed her, “A man has paidfor you.”

Smiling awkwardly at James, Skylar remarked, “You shouldn't have donethat. How can I allow you to pay? After all, I was the one who asked youfor help.”

James answered, “It's not me. I didn't manage to pay in time.”

Tobias’ expression was just as sullen given that Skylar acted as if he wasinvisible.

When James denied that he paid, Skylar turned toward Tobias. Herexpression changed from one that was all smiling to one that was icycold.

As one of the top graduates from the police academy, James’ keenobservation told him that Skylar's relationship with her boss wasn't assimple as it appeared.

Skylar's flawless face was accentuated by her exquisite features,glowing underneath the dim moonlight.

Therefore, James would always take another look if he could. Whenthey were studying, he regretted not noticing her early enough. Hence,she ended up getting together with Jeremy. Consequently, he had evenseen many of their couple photos in Friendster.

Life was like a show, and it all depended on how well one could act.After James left, Skylar immediately kept a safe distance from Tobias.She didn't even pretend to be cordial.

After all, she was still holding a grudge over the fact that Tobias hadcalled her crazy for the sake of his ex.

When a man called a woman crazy, it was no different from swearing ather. Therefore, Skylar wasn't going to give in to Tobias’ persuasions thistime, at least not until the matter with Idania was resolved.

Meanwhile, Skylar had brought Hannah along to the dinner, so as toavoid being photographed dining alone with James. However, Hannahhad left halfway to take a call.

Until now, she still hadn't returned, causing Skylar to feel annoyed.After all her job was to help Skylar avoid unfounded rumors from beingstarted. However, Skylar didn't expect Hannah to be so busy that shehad no time for dinner.

Picking up her handbag, Skylar requested the restaurant staff to packthe leftovers so she could have them for breakfast.

Tobias snapped, “Have I mistreated you to the extent that you have toeat someone else's leftovers?”