Chapter 1686


    Chapter 1686


    In just five short minutes, Skyler got into the special car sent by the Rivera family. With few vehicles on


    the road at night, the journey was smooth, and she arrived in just half an hour.


    The old butler had informed Hudson of Skyler’s imminent arrival, so Hudson was still up, waiting in the


    living room, a rare break in his usual routine.


    Upon hearing of her arrival, Hudson even made a move to greet her in person.


    The butler quickly interjected, steadying Hudson with a gentle hand on his arm, “Mr. Hudson, there’s no


    need for you to personally wee the younger generation.”


    Hudson cast a cool nce at the butler, “Don’t think I’m oblivious to the fact that you, like everyone else


    in this household, wouldn’t mind seeing her stumble.”


    The butler felt a chill run down his spine at Hudson’s words, “Sir, I…”


    Hudson continued, “It’s true that Skyler is a pawn the Blue family is using to curry favor with us, the


    Riveras. But she’s also the wife I’ve chosen for Zavier. If he is to take over the helm of Rivera Inc., she


    will be thedy of the house.”e2


    The butler knew full well that Zavier’s im to the Rivera legacy was anything but secure, and the


    position of thedy of the house for a young woman who seemed scarcely able to raise her voice was


    eve


    even more unthinkable.


    He kept his thoughts to himself, though, responding with due respect, “Sir, I’ll make sure to treat the


    youngdy properly from now on.”


    Hudson responded, “After decades at my side, if you still require guidance, then perhaps it’s time you


    considered retirement.”


    The very thought struck fear into the butler, who hastily replied, “Mr. Hudson, please, have a seat. I’ll go


    wee Miss Skyler.”


    But Skyler was already there, “Grandpa. I’m so sorry to disturb you at thiste hour.”


    Her voice was sweet, her manners impable, and her address to Hudson warmed his heart.


    Hudson replied with a smile, “You nevere to see me unless there’s a matter at hand. What seems


    to be the trouble tonight?”


    Skyler approached Hudson straightforwardly, “I’ve encountered a situation I cannot handle on my own


    and I need your help.”


    Desiree’s family had connections in the capital, and Skyler knew she was no match for them. But with


    the formidable Rivera family behind her, and given the issue stemmed from Zavier, it would be a waste


    not to seek their support.


    Hudson reassured her, “You tell me everything, my child. With me here, there’s nothing you should


    fear.”


    Skyler had always respected Hudson, the only one in the Rivera family who had shown her kindness,


    whether feigned or genuine. She confided her evening’s ordeal to Hudson, carefully omitting Zavier’s


    later involvement to avoid causing him any trouble.


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    After listening, Hudson’s expression darkened, “It is my oversight that has put you in harm’s way. From


    now on, you can attend your studies without worry. No one will trouble you again.”


    Skyler tookfort in his words, choosing not to pry into how Hudson nned to deal with Desiree,


    “Thank you, Grandpa Hudson.”


    Hudson took her hand, patting it gently, “Zavier may be a bit of a brat, but he’s not bad at heart. You


    should make an effort to understand him better. I truly wish for you two to find love and happiness


    together.”


    Faced with such kindness, Skyler nodded obediently, “I will try.”


    “It’ste. You should stay here tonight, and I’ll have the driver take you to school in the morning,”


    Hudson stated, not leaving room for refusal and instructed the butler, “Take Skyler to Zavier’s room.”


    Skyler could hardly refuse, “You should rest as well.”


    Hudson simply smiled, “Hmm.”


    Little did Skyler expect that tonight, of all nights, Zavier would also be home.