Chapter 659


    In Jipsburg City, it wasmon knowledge that Aiken wasn’t particrly interested in women. He


    had plenty around him, many of whom were likely as attractive as Skr. However, there was no


    way Skr would lower herself to be just another woman in Aiken’s circle.


    Edwin sneered, “It sounds a bit far–fetched, doesn’t it? Maybe Aiken is just using an excuse to


    brush me off. He might be falling for Skr himself.”


    Molly added, “It’s not surprising. If Joe values Skr so highly, then she’s not the na?ve country


    bumpkin we thought she was.”


    Edwin’s expression darkened. “Regardless of how simple orplex she is, her status makes her


    unsuitable to be my daughter–inw Since Aiken refused, he’s clearly not going to take on this


    business. Anyway, he won’t disclose our conversation.


    “You’ll have to find someone else. If it weren’t for the risk of Joe getting suspicious, we’d just use our


    own people–it would be so much easier, and there wouldn’t be a need to bring Aiken into this. It’s


    unbelievable that handling someone like Skr is turning out to be so difficult.”


    From Edwin’s tone, Molly could tell that he was growing increasingly displeased with Skr. She,


    too, realized the situation was moreplex than anticipated. Skr was proving to be


    unexpectedly troublesome.


    Recalling Skr’s calm demeanor during their confrontation, Molly felt a growing sense of unease. It


    seemed that, no matter their actions, Joe and Skr were inseparable.


    “No one is as reliable as Aiken,” Molly stated firmly.


    It was an undeniable fact. Otherwise, Edwin wouldn’t have contacted him directly.


    Edwin frowned. “It’s just one woman, and she’s causing this much trouble.”


    “If we can’t find an alternative, I’ll look overseas. We must ensure no trace is left,” Molly suggested


    thoughtfully.


    Edwin considered this and nodded. “That’s feasible.”


    When Skr returned to Gxy Vi, she ran into Joe, who had juste back as well.


    “You’re just getting back too?” Skr asked in surprise.


    “I had to take care of something unexpectedly. By the way, do you know Aiken Parkinson?” Joe


    asked casually.


    Skr replied honestly, “I didn’t know him before today. I know his sister, Simona. She invited me to


    their house to help appraise some antiques today.”


    Joe nodded at her response. “I see.”


    Skr had considered asking Joe if he knew Aiken, but then she realized that, given they both lived


    in Jipsburg, it was entirely normal for them to be acquainted.


    As they entered the house and changed into slippers, Skr heard Joe’s stomach growl. It wasn’t


    loud, but with only the two of them living in Gxy Vi, the night felt quiet, and even small sounds


    seemed amplified.


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    Joe furrowed his brows slightly. Skipping dinner had been a regr habit, and a growling stomach


    was nothing unusual.


    However, his habits had subtly changed since living with Skr. Dinner had be a


    norm, and now missing a meal made his stomach ufortable.


    “Did you skip dinner because you were busy?” Skr asked hesitantly.


    She was


    also a bit hungry. It was her first time eating at Parkinson Residence, so she hadn’t eaten much.


    “I forgot to eat.”


    Skr smiled. “Alright, I didn’t eat much at Parkinson Residence either. I’m a bit hungry too. I’ll


    make us some instant pasta.”


    Preparing a full meal at this hour would take too long, and they’d end up eating in the middle of the


    night.


    “Alright.”


    Joe followed Skr into the kitchen. He raised an eyebrow as she pulled two cups of instant pasta


    from a cab. With a slight smile, he asked, “When did you buy instant pasta?”