Chapter 284


    If Joe never had the chance to meet that special person, Skr was fine with


    maintaining their marriage while they stayed as friends. After all, physical intimacy had nothing to do


    with love.


    “Okay, but be prepared. I’ve quite the appetite,” Skr teased with a mischievous smile.


    She truly enjoyed this perk as his wife.


    Seeing Skr’s smile, Joe’s usual icy expression gradually softened. He couldn’t help but grin as he


    answered, “Don’t worry. I’m great at earning money, so eat as much as you like.


    “Well then, darling, I want more beef chunks. Please order another serving!” Skr yfully winked


    at Joe, her smile radiant.


    Under normal circumstances, she couldn’t bring herself to call him “darling“. However, since they


    were joking around, it felt okay to say it.


    Skr even emphasized the word deliberately.


    Meanwhile, Joe’s gaze darkened slightly the second the word “darling” escaped her lips. A thought


    crossed his mind. If she were to call him “darling” instead of “Mr. Martin” in bed, then….


    “Okay,” Joe answered softly as he tried to suppress the desire surging within him.


    Skr thought the dinner had broken the ice between them. They were no longer as polite, and it


    felt morefortable being around each other.


    Regardless, she still had a good sense of boundaries.


    Skr was constantly aware of the invisible line between them and ensured she did.


    not cross it.


    When they left the restaurant, she smiled at Joe. “Thank you, Mr. Martin. Dinner tonight was


    fantastic!”


    Joe furrowed his brows at the words “Mr. Martin“..


    “Why aren’t you calling me darling anymore?” he asked.


    Skr blushed. She could not bring herself to say it now. “I was just joking earlier, she exined.


    “From now on, you can call me darling. I like it.” Joe looked intently at Skr.


    Skr was stunned. The way Joe gazed at her was confusing. It was as if he genuinely liked her.


    That was impossible.


    Suddenly, the word “darling” felt like a hot coal in her mouth. She avoided his enigmatic gaze and


    said, “I’ll go get the car.”


    But Joe followed her into the car.


    Skr was surprised. “Aren’t you going to ride in your own car?”


    Whenever he got into her small car, he looked out of ce. It was like trying to squeeze an elephant


    through a mouse hole.


    Joe replied, “I’ve told the driver to leave, so I’m riding with you.”


    Upon hearing that, Skr didn’t say anything more..


    Unbeknownst to her, Charles had just emerged from the restaurant and witnessed the pair getting


    into the car.


    He was stunned at the sight. “Who’s that man?” he eximed.


    Puzzled by the question, Charles‘ friend followed his gaze and asked, “What man?”


    Charles ignored him. Yet Samuel, following behind them, saw Joe and Skr getting


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    into the car, too.


    Even though he didn’t see the man’s face, he saw Skr.


    “That’s your precious sister’s lover. It turns out she didn’t find a sugar daddy but a


    boy toy. He doesn’t even have a car and rides in hers,” Samuel sneered, not mincing


    his words.


    He had overestimated Skr in the past. Being a mistress was not ideal, but surely it was better


    than getting involved with a boy toy.


    Judging from the man’s well–defined physique from behind, Samuel could tell he had been working


    out.


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