Chapter 461


    Joe realized Skr was likely busy at the moment.


    “Hurry up! The game is starting,” Rowan urged.


    Someone nearby teased, “Only you would dare rush Joe like that.”


    “What’s the big deal? He’s not some monster. He’s not that scary,” Rowan retorted, unconcerned.


    Rowan had been observing Joe closely. Joe had not only read a WhatsApp message


    but also made a phone call.


    This behavior was unusual for Joe. It indicated he had deep feelings for Skr. Joe


    had indeed fallen for Skr.


    After returning home, Annie copsed on the couch, closing her eyes for a much- needed rest. She


    massaged her temples, then grabbed her phone to search for news


    about the Williams family.


    Maisy was in a frenzy. Kenny had been publicly humiliated. Samuel faced rejection at


    every audition.


    Peter, too, was constantly denied job opportunities. Reporters hounded the Williams family daily,


    detailing their every move. After all, the downfall of a wealthy family was a story that captivated


    audiences. News this sensational was rare, and everyone


    wanted a piece of it.


    Annie hadn’t given it much thought before, but Skr’s earlier words kept echoing in her mind now,


    causing a persistent headache. She couldn’t help but furrow her brow.


    Suddenly, her phone rang. It was Sabrina.


    “You said you had a n to save our family. How’s it going? Your uncles are causing chaos at home


    every day. I can’t hold on much longer.


    “With the Williams family’s troubles, everyone says they offended Joe and that’s why they’ve fallen.


    Your uncles think our family will be next.”


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    Sabrina’s words sent a wave of pallor over Annie’s face. She bit her lip hard. “Mom, we won’t be like


    the Williams family.”


    “Tell me your n. What solution have youe up with? Have you figured out how to get Joe’s


    help?”


    Sabrina had be increasingly restlesstely, especially after the Williams family’s incident and


    the worsening situation of their own. Sleep had be elusive.


    “I have a way to get Skr to help me, but it will take some time. Please be patient, mom. We can’t


    rush this,” Annie reassured Sabrina.


    Despite her confident tone, Skr’s earlier attitude had shaken her resolve. Once certain of her


    n, Annie now found herself riddled with doubt.


    After a few more anxious questions from Sabrina, the call ended.


    Annie’s heart pounded, refusing to calm. The TV station had practically cklisted her. The new


    show she’d mentioned to Steven and the others was aplete fabrication. There was no new


    program lined up for her.


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    Time was running out for Annie. She needed to make a quick decision and marry Steven. Once she


    was family with Skr, she could gain her trust. This was a step


    she had to take.


    Annie looked down at her phone, scrolling through her photo gallery until she found a picture of Joe.


    Her fingers hovered over the image, as if yearning to touch him through the screen.


    “Are you truly this heartless?” Annie whispered, her voice barely audible.


    Skr and Natalie had ns to have dinner together. However, when Jeremy arrived to pick Natalie


    up, Skr decided to avoid being a third wheel and parted ways with


    them.


    Skr only remembered to check her phone on her way to the parking lot. An hour earlier, Joe had


    called her. She figured he must have seen her WhatsApp message.