In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO
Chapter 91

As the male lead of this hoo-ha, the man who had horn-rimmedglasses, broke the silence, asking sincerely, “Skylar, I'm Jackson. Haveyou forgotten about me?”

Lily's eyes gleamed in excitement as she exclaimed, “What? Does thatmean both of you are acquainted? Great! Fate must have brought youguys together again!”

Skylar started sizing Jackson up after she heard his name. After rackingher brain, she finally recalled the identity of the man in front of them.Jackson was her classmate who had always taken a seat by her sideback in their junior high school days. She once received a confessionletter from him during their senior high school days.

It had been so many years, yet he hadn't changed a single bit. He stillhad the same geeky look.

During their school days, students were arranged into different classesbased on their family backgrounds. Since they were both from arelatively normal background, they were treated as outcasts of theschool and dispatched to a relatively subpar class.

She could vividly recall the tough condition of Jackson's family back inthe day. Yet, he seemed different as compared to the last time theymet. He was dressed up lavishly as though he was from a well-offfamily.

The confused Skylar replied indifferently, “I guess I do.”

Jackson responded with a goofy smile and indicated his intention toengage in a conversation with Skylar in private.

The rest of the party thought things would work out between them justfine because they caught a glimpse of Jackson's smile.

Sharon couldn't suppress her joy anymore as she started planning thedistribution of the wealth she would soon acquire.

Three hundred thousand! I'll never give Skylar a hundred fifty thousand!If worse comes to worst, I'll give her thirty thousand and chase her off!As long as I get my hands on the three hundred thousand, I won't haveto wrack my brain to collect the fees for my sons’ education anymore!Jackson went after Skylar with his head hanging low.

In the end, Skylar stopped by an ice cream store and got herself aserving of ice cream and a bottle of soda.

She had a sweet tooth—after getting her cravings fixed, she would bein a great mood

Jackson dared not look at Skylar in the eyes, but he mustered hiscourage and said, “Skylar, you have always been a gorgeous womanever since our high school days.”

"You're quite a capable man as well. I'm still trying to get myself adegree, yet you're already involved in the corporate world. How did youmanage to be ahead of our peers?”

“You shouldn't take my mother's words seriously because she's justkidding. I have quit school after senior high because of my despairingresults. Due to the family's condition, I couldn't afford to further mystudy anymore.”

The mother and son duo's words were contradicting as Jackson hadstated the exact opposite of Lily.

Skylar pursed her lips and frowned because she had her fair share ofdoubts. “How can you not afford to further your studies when yourmother has saved up the money for your wedding?”

The geeky man shook his head. “I have no idea, Skylar. Out of the blue,she told me she would get me a wife. I didn't expect it would be you!”He took a deep breath and mustered his courage to look at Skylar inthe eyes, confessing the affection he had for her, “I-I can't believe fatehas brought us together once again. Skylar, will you marry me? I have acrush on you since our junior high days! Don’t worry! You'll become thehappiest woman on this planet after we get married!”

Goosebumps sprang up all over Skylar's bare arm when she heardJackson's confession. She felt uncomfortable and couldn't wait to leavehim.

She turned him down without a second thought. “I won't get married toyou, Jackson! Pull yourself together! I have been set up!”

Jackson adjusted his glasses and assured Skylar, “I'll take good care ofyou for the rest of our lives! Trust me! You'll be the happiest woman onthis planet!”

Tobias’ words are so much more reliable as compared to this fancypromise. Instead of this seemingly empty promise, the uncertain futureTobias has mentioned seems far more achievable.

Skylar had no intention to carry on with the absurd conversation theyhad. After she footed the bill, she departed and left the man behind,running away from him as fast as she could.

Jackson repeated Skylar's name, yet she didn't bother to stop at all.The dejected man returned to Wesley and shrugged his shouldershelplessly, indicating the outcome of the blind date. Lily asked,"Where's Skylar?”

Jackson sniffled and told his mother, “She said she would never marryme! Mom, I'm serious about Skylar! I have a crush on her ever since ourjunior high days! Are you sure she’s going to marry me?"