In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 595

Chapter 595 I Do Not Want You To Get Involved

While Tobias’ reaction was expected, Skylar regretted telling Mirandaabout Thomas.

She gave up arguing with Miranda and pacified her, “Okay, I won't signit. Stop shouting, my hearing has been very poor lately as I have tolisten to the loud speaker at the filming set every day.”

During dinner, Skylar did not have much appetite. After having only afew mouthfuls, she left with Tobias.

Back at the residential area, Skylar saw Molly's father, Patrick Zimmer.It was not her first time running into him. The last time they met, heappeared at the entrance to Miranda's house.

Wearing a black-framed glasses, Patrick looked elegant, graceful, andhandsome as always. Even at an old age, he was still rocking a modernperm.

He seemed to be in a hurry, but stopped in his tracks when Skylarcalled him. He looked rather awkward.

“Skylar, it's been a while. You're still as beautiful as ever.”

She replied courteously, “What a coincidence, Mr. Zimmer. Why are youhere? Do you stay nearby?”

He nodded, but quickly shook his head afterward. “My friend lives here.I'm here to look for my friend.”

Then, they had a short small talk. If Tobias was not urging for her toleave, Skylar had wanted to ask Patrick if he came to see MirandaUpon entering the car, Skylar found a pen in the glove compartment.Without any hesitation, she signed the agreement. She screwed the capback and flicked the document with her finger, looking relieved.

She smiled. “You know very well that I don't need the inheritance. I'msure you think that it's not necessary, right?”

Tobias took the agreement from Skylar, folded it into half and kept it inthe glove compartment. “It's not that I know you well; I did it for myown sake too. I don’t want you to get involved too much. My momwon't be pleased to replace out about the bitter conflicts in your family.”Skylar heaved a long sigh. Turns out, Tobias isn't afraid to face anytrouble; he just doesn’t want me to trouble him. I should thank him forhis honesty.

Feeling rather ashamed, she muttered, “I'm sorry that I often troubleyou because of my family affairs.”

He held her hands and said gently, “There's no need to apologize. I justcan't bear to see you feeling aggrieved.”

She sighed again. Over the years, she had grown numb toward theseries of unfortunate events befalling her. Had it not been for her abilityto withstand stress, she would not be able to survive it all. Conversely,she might have chosen to end her life by jumping off a building too...Meanwhile, Thomas was resting on the hospital bed. Feeling weak andlethargic, he had not recovered much.

Colleen felt so bad seeing her son in agony. “Why did you give in to thenegative thoughts and choose to consume pesticide? Did you thinkabout your mom and dad?”

With his eyes shut, Thomas said hopelessly, “Mom, what's there to lifebesides high debts? Since Quest Group has been acquired by FordGroup, they oppressed us step by step for their own benefits. The firstthing Tobias did was to kick me out of the board. He's a viciouscannibal!”

Thomas leaned on the pillow to obtain support. Colleen wasflabbergasted to learn how bad the company's situation was.

She had heard about the acquisition by Ford Group. However, shenaively thought that Tobias helped the Jones family because of Skylar.No wonder Skylar wanted to sign the agreement without thinking twiceand Tobias did not stop her either.

If Thomas was dead and all he left behind was huge debts, wherewould there be any money to pass down to his children?

Thomas smiled wryly. “I've been in a high and lofty position all of mylife. Now, I'm down in the dumps because I've reached an all-time low.It's better for me to die than to drag others down with me.”