Chapter 459


    Skr’s phone rang at that moment.


    “Skye, you need to be here 30 minutes early!” Natalie’s voice came through the


    phone.


    Skr checked the time and realized it was indeed gettingte. She hurried to the


    kitchen and informed Janine and Steven that she was leaving to meet her friend.


    As she was leaving, she turned to Annie, who had been observing her intently. “See


    you another day, Ms. Silver,” Skr said. “It was nice meeting you.”


    Steven, walking out of the kitchen, overheard Skr’s words. He gazed at Annie with a tenderness


    in his eyes. “Skr likes you, Annie, and so does my mom. I knew they


    would.”


    Annie seemed flustered.


    “Is everything alright? Are you tired?” Steven asked with concern, noticing her weary


    expression.


    Annie shook her head. “No, it’s nothing. I just didn’t sleep wellst night.”


    “Was it because you were nervous abouting here?” Steven asked gently.


    Lost in thought, Annie offered a small nod. “Yes, I worried I wouldn’t be a good fit and that your


    family wouldn’t approve. Thankfully, they seem happy with me.”


    “Don’t worry,” Steven reassured her with genuine affection. “As long as I like you, my family will


    too.”


    Annie’s heart ached. If she hadn’t been in love with Joe for so long, she might have fallen for


    Steven. Over their time together, she hade to appreciate his considerate nature and his


    impressive integrity and capability.


    Suddenly, Skr’s earlier words echoed in her mind. “The Williams family…”


    Considering Skr’s connection to the Williams family, witnessing their downfall…


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    Observing Annie’s difort, Steven paused for a moment before excusing himself


    to look for Janine.


    Annie didn’t catch their conversation, but Steven returned shortly afterward.


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    “Let’s go. I’ll take you home so you can rest. You’ve got a busy schedule with the new showing


    up. You need to be well–rested.”


    “Alright, I’ll just apologize to your mom.”


    “I already did. She understands. Let’s go.”


    “Okay.”


    On her way to the movie premiere event, Skr stopped at a red light and sent Joe a voice


    message. “Are you busy right now?”


    Ten minutes went by without a response. It seemed Joe was busy.


    Skr feltpelled to learn more about Annie from Joe. She doubted Annie truly liked Steven. If


    she did, she wouldn’t have been so eager to gauge Skr’s opinion back at the house. And Annie’s


    expression wouldn’t have shifted so abruptly when Skr mentioned the Williams family.


    If Annie genuinely cared for Steven, Skr would be happy for them. However, if Annie intended to


    use Steven for some ulterior motive, Skr wouldn’t allow it to


    happen.


    Soon, she arrived at the cinema for Austin’s movie premiere event.


    Natalie was waiting for her outside. She handed Skr a ticket. “Let’s go! You’re


    going to be one of the first to see this movie. Aren’t I the best?”


    Skr gave Natalie a thumbs up. “Of course, you’re my best friend.”


    “Haha! Absolutely! But hey have you lost weight recently? Are you secretly dieting?” Natalie teased,


    squinting yfully.