Richest Mogul
Chapter 170

Chapter 170

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Annie was thrown into a panic. She never expected Skylar to call Joe during their conversation. Regret washed over her as her true colors were unveiled to Joe amidst her threats to Skylar.

*Joe, please, let me explain. I just thought her situation was complex, and she must have had an ulterior motive for getting close to you. So, I took it upon myself to try to get rid of her.

“What I said to scare her earlier, it was just really me speaking without thinking,” Annie explained frantically, desperate to salvage her image in Joe’s eyes.

She hoped to appear bright and pure in front of Joe. The image of her threatening Skylar just now was completely different from what she wanted him to know.

Joe’s voice came through the phone, his tone still cold. “Are you trying to meddle in my woman’s affairs,

Annie?”

Annie was startled by this blunt question. In Jipsburg City, no one dared to poke their nose into Joe’s business aside from the Martin family. Even their closest friends knew better than to interfere.

As for Skylar, she was equally shocked. When did she become associated with him? But she brushed it

off, assuming it was to intimidate Annie.

Annie forced herself to calm down. “I’m sorry. I acted rashly today.”

“Was it a spur–of–the–moment decision? Trying to make Skylar leave with just one million dollars is an

insult to me, Annie Silver. You’ve been getting a bit too ambitious lately,” Joe’s voice remained flat and

emotionless.

Skylar rarely witnessed this side of Joe, but just hearing his voice sent a shiver down her spine.

Although Annie’s face had drained of its color, Skylar felt nothing. Annie had threatened her and her

family, and if not for this call and recording, she believed Annie would have taken real action.

“Mr. Martin, please hear me out. This was my decision alone. My parents don’t know, neither does Rowan.

Also, you may not fully understand Skylar’s background, which is why I hurriedly approached her. I can go

to the Martin Group now to explain this matter to you in person.” Annie gripped her bag tightly.

She had to get her family out of this. Annie hadn’t expected Joe to take action against her family for

Skylar. There was indeed support from her parents and grandfather for her to be with Joe.

Joe, however, didn’t let Annie continue. His voice suddenly softened a bit as he called out, “Skye.”

His mention of Skye made Annie’s face even paler.

“I’ll handle this matter. Don’t worry,” Joe said.

Skylar answered, “Okay, I got it. I apologize for troubling you today.”

‘If there’s a similar situation in the future, just inform me directly instead of calling.” Joe reminded Skylar

with concern.

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He was aware of the ruthlessness within their social circle. They would do whatever it took to achieve their goals, regardless of the law. So, he suspected Skylar might have been frightened today.

With that in mind, a flash of coldness flickered in his eyes. Skylar acknowledged softly before ending the call. She stowed her phone in her bag and rose to leave the restaurant.

Seeing her about to leave, Annie immediately grabbed her wrist. Her expression showed jealousy, panic,

and a hint of resentment, but her words softened a bit.

*You should explain to Mr. Martin. Tell him that there was a misunderstanding earlier, or come with me to

replace him and explain in person.”

Skylar shook off her grip.