Chapter 337


    The perceptiveness of Kate’s words had Skr thinking that the former could have easily been a


    rtionship coach if she ever stopped being a manager.


    Kate then retrieved an envelope from the drawer which she passed to Skr. “Merry Christmas. Take the


    festive season to rest and recharge. I’m confident that you’ve got a shot at bing the hottest starlet in


    the country.”


    Skr had never gotten a Christmas present from anyone before; Kate was the first to give her.


    Kate may be a tough talker, but inside, she was a real teddy bear. That gesture alone had Skr


    profoundly moved, so she did not mind whatever was inside.


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    Every year, she always felt left out when Eva and Timothy gathered around the Christmas trees, waiting


    to open up their presents. As for her, her name would never be found tagged onto any of the presents.


    Miranda’s life sentence was a source of shame for friends and family who knew about it, and the


    disparity in treatment was obvious from those who had redirected their vitriol toward her mother onto her.


    Kate’s envelope opened to reveal one-thousand-and-one dors in cash— a symbolic and powerful


    angel number.


    Skr appreciatively tucked that away inside her own pocket.


    On the way home, Skr stopped over to get some festive decorations which she hoped to embellish


    her empty house and add to the festive cheer with. She was determined to have herself a good time,


    even if she were to spend it alone.


    The goodies on the coffee table that Tobias got for her were collecting dust exactly where he left them.


    Amongst these were several bottles of reds of which she was not knowledgeable about, though the


    packaging might suggest that they could be quite pricey.


    On Christmas Eve, Skr was called several times by an insistent Miranda to head over to Wesley’s, so


    she randomly picked out a few of those things Tobias got for her and made her way there.


    Miranda was present to receive her at the door, but not Thomas.


    The former was simrly not in the best of moods. “Where’s he?” Skr asked. “I don’t suppose that he


    has gone home to be with his wife and children for the holidays.”


    Miranda was visibly annoyed by that. “Well, excuse me. I’m his wife now, remember? He said that he’ll


    be backte because something cropped up at work.”


    Skr could only smile at Miranda’s ir for self-deception.


    It was particrly lively inside Wesley’s home. Eva was there showing off her new coat when Skr


    stepped in.


    Fendi’s Spring Collection. Skr was able to recognize it at first nce because that was the exact piece


    she wore for the shoot.


    “It’s absolutely gorgeous, Eva.”


    “I bet it costs quite a bit. Kudos to Eva to be working under a great boss.”


    “Is your boss married?”


    The rtives were fawning all over Eva and doing a fine job sucking up to her.


    Skr had only learned that Eva had recently broken off with the boyfriend she was expected to be


    marrying, citing ipatibility in their personalities; but everyone knew that the truth may be closer to


    thetter setting her sights higher since joining the Ford Group.


    Unlike in the past, the rtives came up to greet Skr warmly this time round.


    Her younger cousin, Timothy, was especially thrilled to see her. He dashed into the room and came back


    out with a notebook which he passed along.


    “Could I have your autograph, Skr? There are many girls in my ss who would like to have it.”


    Skr did not expect that she would be that popr amongst high-school students.


    Eva rolled her eye at Timothy and seized him by the cor. “Why’s a kid doing all this nonsense and not


    focusing on his studies? There are no decent people in the entertainment business these days.”


    The mouthy Eva could always be counted on to say something irksome.


    Skr frowned as she retorted, “Wouldn’t you like to know how many office scandals involving female


    secretaries or assistants cozying up to their own bosses? It’s hard to say whether secretaries are all


    good people either.”


    The tension in the air was positively vtile.


    Miranda nudged at Skr with an elbow to get her to shut up.


    Skr was unhappy with those rtives who asked about the marital status of the boss, as though they


    were hoping for Tobias to marry Eva. In your dreams, people.