Chapter 405


    Tobias ended the meeting ahead of time, sweeping his cold gaze across everyone as he signaled for


    them to leave.


    When they left, they made sure to smile and nod at Skr, not missing the chance to get acquainted with


    her.


    As soon as they disentangled themselves from the somber atmosphere in the office, they began


    discussing animatedly among themselves.


    “No wonder Skr Jones became so poprtely. It’s because she’s Mr. Ford’s woman.”


    “I can’t believe Mr. Ford would get together with an actress, but I have to admit, Skr is absolutely


    gorgeous. Mr. Ford is a red-blooded man, after all, so I can’t say I me him.”


    As they were talking quite close to the door, Skr, who stood on the other side of it, could hear bits and


    pieces of their conversation. Upon hearing this, she felt her ears burn up.


    Tobias nced fleetingly at Penelope before asking in a nd voice, “Why did you bring your friend


    here? With such a big belly, she should be resting at home instead. What if her water breaks? I doubt


    any of us would know how to deliver a baby.”


    “I’m here to ask for your help, Mr. Ford,” Penelope answered before Skr could, the resolve in her voice


    a stark contrast to her haggard appearance.


    After Penelope stated her purpose foring here, she seemed to be slightly out of breath, probably


    because pregnant women were slightly hypoxic during theirst trimester.


    Upon realizing that Tobias’ gaze had been on Skr the whole time, Penelope was filled with envy.


    Brayden had never looked at her like that.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    She wasn’t even sure if Tobias had heard what she said with the way he was staring at Skr.


    Just when she was about to repeat her statement, the corners of Tobias’ mouth lifted imperceptibly and


    he said, “Since you can’t get in touch with him, it means he doesn’t want to get in touch with you, so why


    waste your time?”


    Penelope stared at him with determination. “That’s not true. He definitely has his reasons for doing this.”


    Tobias shifted his gaze back to gauge Skr’s expression, wanting to know her thoughts on this. After


    all, she was the one who brought Penelope here.


    Wanting to speak privately with Tobias, Skr made up an excuse to get away from Penelope. “I need to


    use the washroom.”


    However, Tobias remained seated even when she shot him a meaningful wink.


    A crease appeared between his brows. “What? Don’t tell me you don’t how to take off your own pants?”


    Skr felt exasperated. After all this time, how can we still have zero chemistry?


    Clearing her throat, she continued, “My hand is injured, so yeah, it’s quite difficult for me to take off my


    pants.”


    “I’ll help you!” Penelope chirped.


    Skr pinched her nose bridge, utterly speechless.


    Fortunately, Tobias got up and followed Skr to the bathroom in his office. After he came in, Skr


    circled around him to lock the door from inside.


    Tobias grasped her chin with a mischievous smile. “Your friend is still here. Are you that eager to get it on


    with me? Be patient. I’ll give it to you tonight.”


    “Get your head out of the gutter. I’m not that desperate. Can you help Penelope, please? She’ll never


    give up unless Brayden makes things clear.”


    Tobias released her, then leaned against the sink and folded his arms across his chest. “Even if he


    makes things clear, would your friend ept it? Just don’t bother about this matter. Let her reap what


    she sowed.”


    Skr knitted her brows together. “So, does this mean you’re not going to make the call?”


    Tobias shrugged. “Yeah. Why should I? It’s not like this has anything to do with me.”


    Skr initially thought that he would agree to grant this small favor. To her chagrin, he was so adamant,


    there was no room left for discussion.


    Faced with this predicament, she started to get anxious. “I’ve already brought her here. If you refuse to


    help with this, what would that make me?”


    Tobias picked up a white petal on the sink top with his slender fingers, studying it as he replied, “I wasn’t


    the one who brought her here. She ruined someone’s marriage and got herself knocked up, so tell me,


    which part of her deserves my help?”


    Skr looked away to stare at the vase on the sink top, noticing that the jasmine flowers in it had


    withered.


    The corners of her mouth twitched slightly. “Funny, I never noticed when you’d be so righteous. I


    understand where you’reing from, but what happened can’t be undone.”