Chapter 283


    Charles wrote, “What are you doing, Skye?”


    Seeing that he had sent Skr a message on WhatsApp, his friend chuckled and


    asked, “You care deeply about your sister, huh?”


    “She’s my sister. If I don’t care about her, who will?” Charles replied matter–of–factly.


    His friend asked again, “Doesn’t your sister have a boyfriend?”


    He remembered seeing a photo of Skr on Charles‘ phone and was immediately captivated. He


    had asked Charles to introduce her. However, Charles mentioned she


    had a boyfriend.


    Charles‘ expression turned cold at the mention of Skr’s boyfriend.


    “That guy’s a jerk. They broke up,” he spat.


    His friend’s eyes lit up with excitement instantly. But before he could say a word, Charles


    immediately dashed his hope.


    “You and my sister aren’tpatible, either. You have too many ex–girlfriends, and my sister is too


    naive to see through you.”


    The friend realized he didn’t stand a chance with Skr. Nevertheless, he quickly realized he wasn’t


    one to give up everything for one woman.


    Charles‘ friend responded, “Well, if it’s not meant to be, then it’s not. Anyway, what happened


    between you and Samuel? He’s the second male lead, while you’re just a supporting role, so don’t


    confront him head–on.


    “I heard he’s petty. Besides, he has targeted you before. If you don’t show him some respect, he


    might make things difficult for you in the industry.


    “Listen to me, okay? Show him some courtesy now. With your acting skills, you can go to greater


    heights. You’ll have the chance to crush him then. But for now, put up


    with it first.”


    Charles‘ expression remained frosty as he said, “I’ll deal with that when ites. I


    won’t tolerate him now.”


    His friend was rendered speechless.


    “Alright, suit yourself. I heard his family’spany is facing some troubletely. He used to rely on


    being a rich kid and having connections in the industry, but he’s in for a tough ride.”


    In truth, few people liked Samuel because he was too arrogant.


    After reading Charles‘ message, Skr did not think much of it and replied, “I’m having dinner.


    As she sat down, she noticed that almost all the stew base and ingredients were already on the


    table.


    She lifted her head and saw Joe engrossed in his phone while waiting for her.


    “Why didn’t you start without me?” asked Skr.


    “I was waiting for you.”


    Then, Joe set his phone aside and slowly added ingredients to the stew pot.


    Skr stared at his slender fingers as he held the cutlery, momentarily captivated. She couldn’t help


    but recall when those hands roamed over her body that night.


    Skr gulped before adding the ingredients she liked to the pot.


    Some people exuded a sense of sophistication even in the simple act of dining, and


    Joe was one of them. At that moment, he appeared elegant and dignified.


    However, no matter how captivating someone was, they did not matter in the


    presence of a food lover.


    Skr’s attention quickly shifted to the food in front of her.


    The ingredients in this stew restaurant were incredibly fresh. On top of that, there


    were some items not avable at other eateries. Skr could feast to her heart’s


    content.


    The food was amazing.


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    “I heard from a friend that this chain restaurant is popr, but the prices are outrageous. I always


    thought dining at such ces was just for their ambiance. I can’t believe how delicious it is!” Skr


    could not stop praising.


    Unfortunately, this wasn’t the kind of ce she could frequent. It felt like every bite came with a


    hefty price tag.


    Skr reckoned she could bring her family here sometime.


    A smile yed on Joe’s lips as he said, “If you like it here, you cane often.”


    Skr shook her head decisively. “It’s too expensive. Once in a while is fine.”


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    “You’re Mrs. Martin. As long as it’s a restaurant under the Martin Group, you can dine for free.


    Come whenever you want.”


    Skr’s expression faltered slightly upon hearing that. Her status as Mrs. Martin was uncertain, and


    she couldn’t foresee when she might lose it.


    She had thought about it carefully for the past few days.


    That night, Joe had lost control not because he liked her. Instead, it was because they were both


    under the influence of drugs.


    Perhaps one day, Joe would meet a woman he fell for at first sight.


    When that time came, Skr would let him go.