Chapter 1733


    Chapter 1733


    Skyler had no intention of dating, let alone entertaining the thought that Zavier might like her. This time,


    she chose not to respond.


    After dinner, as usual, Zavier drove Skyler back to her dorm.”


    Before parting ways, Zavier said, “Winter break’s almost here, and the dorms might be closed. Are you


    sure you don’t want to stay at my ce for a couple of months?”


    Skyler chuckled, “Thanks for the offer. But I’ve already spoken with the dorm supervisor. I applied early,


    so I can keep my room over the holidays.”


    Zavier paused, then added, “Well, if you need anything, just let me know. I’ll send my cell number to


    your WhatsApp in a bit. Make sure to save it in your contacts.”


    Skyler nodded, “I will.”d2


    Without another word, Zavier drove off.


    Back in her dorm, Skyler found her roommates Emma and Amanda packing their bags, with gifts for


    their parents from the Capital’s famous shops scattered around them.


    Emma asked Skyler, “You’re really not going home for the winter break?”


    Skyler replied, “No, I’m not. I’ve still got some work to sort out.”


    Amanda chimed in, “Emma, you’re such an airhead. Skyler’s fiancé is in the Capital. Why would she go


    home? Obviously, she’s going to spend the holidays with him, have some fun, and maybe kindle some


    romance.”


    Skyler didn’t feel like correcting them and let their teasing slide.


    The Blue family had made it clear that Skyler wasn’t permitted to return to Southern Port unless she


    was apanied by Zavier. She had wanted to discuss a trip to Southern Port with Zavier, especially


    to see her sister. But after all the help he had given her and considering his odd behavior that evening,


    she was hesitant to impose on him again.


    Emma then asked, “So, where do you and Zavier n on going for fun? Are you guys heading abroad?


    Let me know in advance, so you can pick up some stuff for me.”


    Amanda added, “Me too, I need to stock up on skincare products. They’re so much cheaper duty-free.”


    Skyler answered, “I’ll probably stay put, got too much on my te with music projects.”


    Amanda retorted, “Why work so hard when you’ve got a loaded fiancé?”


    Skyler replied firmly, “His money is his own.”


    To outsiders, Zavier lived a life of luxury, with everything handed to him on a silver tter. But in reality,


    he faced immense pressure, not only running his own gamingpany but also navigating a minefield


    of corporate politics to secure his future at the helm of Rivera Inc. If he lost in the power struggle for


    Rivera Inc., his life could be worse than that of an average person.


    As for Skyler? She had grown up without familial love and knew that only financial independence could


    give her the power to say “no.” Skyler believed that no matter whom a girl married, she should have the


    ability to earn her own money.


    She thought about the many housewives who had the capability to earn before marriage but chose to


    focus on family life afterward, bing so out of touch with society that their lives grew harder by the


    day.


    Living off others’ generosity was something Skyler refused to experience again.


    Winter break arrived, and most students joyfully returned home for the holidays, leaving only a few


    behind on campus.


    With her roommates gone, Skyler settled into a simple routine: working at Carter’s music studio by day


    and reading books in her dorm at night. It was a simple life, but she was content.


    As Christmas approached, Skyler decided to give Iris a call. Previously, Iris’ phone had been


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