Chapter <b>1025 </b>


    Skr knew that Alexander didn’t quite believe her exnation, but there was no way she could tell him about her rebirth.


    “It doesn’t matter when I started thinking about a divorce. Once Grandma feels better in a few days, I’m nning to leave Jipsburg for a while. I’ve already handed my resignation to Mr. Gardner Senior.”


    Skr lowered her head, unable to meet Joe’s eyes. She took a few bites of steak before finally responding.


    Joe’s expression changed instantly. He couldn’t believe that Skr wanted to leave Jipsburg and that she had even quit her job.


    Joe stared intently at S‘


    , as if searching her eyes for any lingering attachment to him or to Gloria.


    “You’re that eager to get away from me?” he asked with a mocking smile.


    “It’s not that. I’ve never wanted to get away from you,” Skr answered immediately.


    “Or are you just afraid I’ll stop you from being with Aiken?” Joe asked again.


    Skr replied in a low voice, “My decision to divorce has nothing to do with anyone else. It’s because being with you was a mistake from the very beginning. If I hadn’t made that phone call back then, maybe none of this would have happened. It’s my fault.”


    After she finished exining, Skr stood up and said, “I’m full. I’m heading home. Tomorrow–I’ll see you


    at the courthouse.”


    Joe kept his eyes on her until she walked away, and only then did he shift his gaze.


    He lowered his eyes and remained silent for a long time before calling Paul. “Find out who Skr has been meeting with recently.”


    After Paul agreed, Joe was about to hang up and call Alexander when Paul quickly added, “Mr. Martin, before you go, there’s something you should know. I’ve just received some new information.


    “The person I had monitoring Molly informed me that, before you and Mrs. Martin left Jipsburg, Molly had met with Ms. Ruell.


    “Lately, Molly has either been going to the spa or shopping at high–end boutiques. She hasn’t met with anyone suspicious, only some of the societydies from around Jipsburg. But her meeting with Ms. Ruell doesn’t seem like a casual chat. Molly even gave Ms. Ruell a gift, though we’re not sure what is it yet.


    “I’ve got a bad feeling about it. I suspect she might have given Ms. Ruell… some negative items.”


    Joe’s mind immediately pictured the emerald ring Vera had been wearing


    But the moment he tried to focus on it, a sharp pain pierced through his head.


    Joe rubbed his temples, trying to ease the pain. “Keep following up,” he said with a deep frown.


    “Understood.”


    After hanging up with Paul, Joe <i>took </i>a few sips of water, waiting for the throbbing headache to subside. The moment it felt slightly better, he immediately called Alexander.


    “I knew you’d be calling me. Skye must have mentioned the divorce, didn’t she?” Alexander said with a sigh before Joe could even get a word in.


    Alexander knew Skr well enough. She would try to shoulder this burden alone. And realistically, it


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    seemed like she had no choice.


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    To the outside world, people like Alexander and his peers seemed powerful–wielding significant influence in Jipsburg. Their words carried weight in many circles, and they were used to having a certain sway over situations. But when it came to Skr’s situation, all that power was utterly useless.


    Joe’s expression darkened. “She already told you?”


    “I heard about the divorce a few days ago. Joe, I can see you care about Skye. <i>You </i>don’t want this divorce, do you? You’re also curious about why she’s insisting on it, aren’t <i>you</i>?”


    There was a weary resignation in Alexander’s voice.


    “Do you know the real reason she’s so determined to divorce me, Mr. Gardner Senior?” Joe asked.


    Joe suddenly realized that Skr’s insistence on divorcing him wasn’t simply because of Aiken, <i>nor </i>was it just her dissatisfaction with their marriage. There had to be something else.


    Alexander sighed deeply. “If she hasn’t told you, it means she doesn’t want you to <i>know</i>. <i>Honestly</i>… maybe it’s better that you don’t.”


    Sometimes, knowing the truth brought more pain than peace. Vi’s words came back to him–that the two of them weren’t destined to be together. They should never have gotten married in the first ce.


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    At the thought of this, Alexander continued, “Skye mentioned her resignation to me, and I agreed. If she decides toe back in the future, I’ll personally invite her back. As for your grandmother, don’t tell her anything yet.


    “Thest thing she wants to see is trouble between you and Skye. I’ll let her know I’ve assigned Skye an important task, and she’ll need to leave Jipsburg for a while.”


    Joe understood immately. Skr definitely had a secret, and Alexander wasn’t going to reveal it. He didn’t press further.


    Joe’s fingers lightly tapped the desk after cing his phone aside. Suddenly realizing something, he called Paul. “Call me tomorrow morning at nine sharp.” Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    Themand left Paul a little confused. “Call you? Is there something you need me to remind you about at nine tomorrow, Mr. Martin?”


    “Yes, just say it’s urgent,” Joe replied calmly.


    “Huh? Alright,” Paul responded.


    After leaving the restaurant, Skr went straight back to Gxy Vi.


    She had dinner and began packing her things. Since the people from Pearlhall Residence often came over, she couldn’t take everything. She needed to leave some things behind to avoid raising suspicion about her rtionship with Joe.


    Around 10:00 pm, just as she finished packing, she got a call from Natalie.


    “Skye, I’ll be back in Jipsburg next week. Mr. Powell’s filming would end in a couple of days. After the wrap party, we’ll return.” Natalie’s voice was filled with excitement.


    Skr smiled and said, “I’ll give you a proper wee when you return.”


    It was perfect timing. She was nning to meet Natalie before leaving Jipsburg.


    Over the next couple of days, Skr would figure out how to tell Janine and the others the news. For now, she wanted to keep the divorce a secret to avoid any unnecessary concern.


    Alexander had introduced her to a job that would take her away from Jipsburg for about six months. It was in Murida. This was her true opportunity to leave Jipsburg behind.


    “Hey, why do you sound a little off? Did Joe give you a hard time after you got back?” Natalie’s sharp intuition immediately sensed something unusual.


    Skr smiled, masking the truth. “Do I look like someone easy to bully? Ever since I returned from


    Fachington, I’ve had a bit of a cold. My throat’s still sore, and I’m taking medicine for it.”


    “Oh, it’s just a cold. There’s been a lot of that going aroundtely. Take care of yourself. If it gets worse, go see a doctor,” Natalie said, relieved it wasn’t Joe causing trouble.


    Skr reassured her. “It’s nearly gone, don’t worry. I’ll be all set to wee you back.”


    “Great! See you when I get back.”


    After Natalie hung up, she was about to put her phone away and get back to work. But then, Kate called.