Chapter 404


    Restless and frustrated, Joe lit a cigarette. A few drags didn’t ease his agitation.


    He nced at his chat with Skr on his phone. Was she truly happy living at Pearlhall Residence?


    She had yet to send a single message or call him. He took a few more drags and dialed her


    number. However, it wasn’t Skr who took his call,


    “Hello, this is Caleb Gardner, Skr’s assistant,” Caleb said, surprised to see “Partner” disyed


    on the caller ID.


    Caleb pondered whether Skr was engaged in a business venture with someone.


    My Joe insured hea voiceced with suspicion


    Joe’s voice, a deep, menacing rumble, sent a jolt of terror through the phone and straight down


    Caleb’s


    ne, leaving him trembling


    Yes, I’m Skr’s assistant. She’s currently unavable and can’t take your call. Please let me know


    if I can help you with anything. ITI pass the message along”


    Joe’s expression hardened as he listened to Caleb’s voice. He bristled at the thought of a male


    assistant, especially one who sounded so young.


    “Tell her to call me when she’s free,” Joe said curtly before hanging up.


    Caleb blinked, confused. Who could that have been? Despite the icy tone, the caller seemed close


    to Skr.


    He approached Skr, who was engrossed in work.


    “Who was it?” Skr asked.


    “Someone named ‘Partner‘ called, Caleb said. “He said to have you call him back when you’re free.


    Are you in business with someone?”


    Hearing “Partner piqued Skr’s curiosity about Joe’s reason for calling.


    Nheless, Caleb’s casual mention of “Partner” sent a jolt through her. Hadn’t she, on a whim,


    renamed Joe’s contact to “Partner“? She saw their rtionship fitting thatbel. However, she


    hadn’t anticipated Joe calling while she was busy, and Caleb stepping in to answer had led to the


    misunderstanding.


    She smiled. “That’s my husband.”


    Skr’s revtion caught Caleb off guard, the realization hitting him hard. When he thought about


    Skr being another man’s wife, a pang of dissatisfaction settled in his gut. He wondered if this


    man deserved her and if he treated her well.


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    “So, that was your husband,” Caleb said, attempting nonchnce.


    Skr hummed in acknowledgment. She quickly finished her work and called Joe back.


    “I was busy with work just now. Did you need something?” Skr asked.


    Joe’s response was sharp. “Can’t I call without needing something?”


    Skr was taken aback and unsure how to respond.


    “What time will you be home tonight?” Joe continued.


    “I should be home around 5:00 pm. If there’s anything you’d like for dinner, let me know. I can cook


    something for you,” Skr replied.


    Joe’s irritation subsided slightly at her concern. However, he wasn’t interested in food.


    “I’ll be devouring you tonight. Be ready by 9:00 pm,” he said, his tone a chilling mix of casualness


    and possessiveness. Skr’s cheeks flushed at his suggestive words.


    Taking a deep breath, Skr was grateful Caleb was in the restroom and hadn’t overheard their


    conversation.