Chapter 12
“Damn it Who does she think she is, how dare she
The order m
me around!”
Jenna threw a pillow against the wall of her room, grabbed another pillow, and threw it again. Three pillows and a teddy bear head pillow, scattered around her bed.
*JENNA
Jenna turned and saw Lilian standing in the doorway of her room, both hands on her hips and her eyes wide, sweeping Jenna’s messy room.
“What happened?” Lilian asked as she stepped into the room. “Why are you angry? Did you fight with David again? Or is it still the problem from
this afternoon?”
Jenna sighed. “No, Mom. It’s Skybr
“What? What else did she do to make you this angry!” Lilian asked angrily. She sat on the edge of the bed. “Tell me
Jenna told what happened when she met Skylar at the boutique, after leaving the cafe.
Of course, she doesn’t just tell the truth. A little bit of lying and a little exaggeration will make the news even more exciting
Lilian’s face became cloudy after hearing Jenna’s story, “What is she doing?” Lilian muttered while thinking. “Yesterday I heard, she asked for financial data from all company branches for the past three years.”
Jenna straightened up. Is she trying to fad an opportunity to kick us out of the company, Mom?”
That could be it. Your father has also been angry since yesterday. You know, there are some quite large transactions that are not recorded in the books of several places he manages” said Lilian.”
for the past five years.
Jenna was anxious. She had been managing The Carter Summer, a five–star hotel located in the city center,
“Learn to be responsible,” Aaron said at that time. “You need in sharpen your brain and skills, don’t let the expensive money I spent for you to go to college be wasted on your high–class lifestyle.”
Aaron’s words at that time made Jenna angry, but of course she couldn’t fight back. She accepted the hotel and was determined to show Aaron that she had the ability to carry out her responsibilities.
However Jenna never liked working as long as she was trusted to manage the hotel, in fact she didn’t really work, just pretended, showing lake busyness.
All the work had been delegated to competent staff, and she just accepted the praise as if it was all her effort.
She knew that Aaron augued her to manage the hotel as a test, but she thought it was just another way to trouble her. Ever since she and her mother joined the Carier family, Aaron had clearly disliked her, even though she was also his biological granddaughter, just like Skylar.
“Why should I be the one to manage the hotel?” she grumbled while tapping her nails on the teak table. “That damn old man must have deliberately wanted to make me kook stupid and incompetent. Now, Skylar is also being arrogant by ordering me around.”
Lilian took Jenna’s hand and squeezed it gently. “Don’t worry. We’ll take care of it. She’s getting big–headed now. She shouldn’t act so recklessly sowards our family. Your father has also made it clear that he won’t stay silent. The inheritance should be his. He’s worked hard to help that old. man, but he’s made his own child disappointed and hurt.”
“I think we need to hire a private investigator to investigate Skylar, Mum,” Jenna said after thinking for a moment the billionaire guy, and his wins. They’re very suspicious
“We need to keep an eye on her,
“I’ll tell your father, Lilian agreed. She let go of Jenna’s hand and stood up. “Go to sleep. If you have to face Skylar tomorrow, you have to look your by Don’t let her put you down, especially in front of the staff?
Jenna nodded, feeling a litle comforted by her mother’s support. She blew a long–distance kiss as Lilian closed the door to her room.
she reached for her phone, intending to call David and tell him about Skylar, but a text message alert distracted her.
I was an incoming message from a high school group. She clicked on it curiously.
A photo, showing Skylar in an elegant black dress, with a hat that covered her face a little and black sunglasses, was displayed there
The caption of the photo made Jenna’s blood boil.
“Even in mouming, the granddaughter of the Real Estate King still looks beautiful and charming”
1.17PM.
Chapter 12
The photo was apparently taken from an online news ponal, which was reporting on the atmosphere of Aaron Carter’s funeral.
Hry. I got this photo and I guess, it’s natural to be amazed, right Skylar suddenly came back and she’s like a dival said Wesley Swift,
[Wou! I knew she was beautiful since she was little, but now, her aura is extraordinarily beautiful) said Larson Carvin
[Look at everything she’s wearing. It looks expensive and exclusive, even her handkerchief] Flora Kristensten sounded enthusiastic
wonder, how can a man let go of a woman like Skylar? Just looking at her photo I know she’s perfect.] said Prakash Denton
Comments after comments flooded the group, all filled with praise for Skylar
What made her come back! Where has she been hiding all this time! Didn’t she disappear after divorcing her ex–husband?] Scan Arley,
That man must regret divorcing Skylar, seeing her condition now. Larson Denton said.
Jenna’s blood boiled. She gritted her teeth. Her hands trembled as she typed a reply in a sarcastic come.
[Don’t you guys know that it’s just lighting and filters. You’re so easily fooled!
more furious.
But instead of getting a response, one of the people made a suggestion that made Jenna even mo
Hey, how about we have a small reunion and invite Skylar to come. I’m curious about her and want to talk in person.] Emma Leland said.
[That’s a great idea. Besides, we haven’t gotten together for a long time, just making noise in the group.] Erien Cawin greeted.
Jenna stared at the screen with wide eyes. They wanted to meet Skylart And clearly, they admired her! This couldn’t be allowed. Her hands clenched tightly, almost squeezing her phone.
Suddenly, her phone vibrated. David was calling.
“Hello!” Jenna snapped.
“Why are you so loud?” David asked in surprise.
Tm upset!” Jenna immediately let out her emotion “Skylar is everywhere! Now her high school friends admire her and ridiculously they even want to have a reunion just to meet her! What is this?
David paused for a moment before answering in a tired tone. “Baby, you’re overreacting. It’s just a reunion, nothing big. Skylar probably isn’t interested either. She’s never liked gatherings and crowds like that,
“Are you defending her? Jenna’s voice rose an octave.
“It’s not like that, I just–”
“Forget it I don’t need your opinion if you can’t understand how I feell Jenna ingediately hung up before David could finish his sentence.
She threw her phone on the table roughly. Her breath was ragged. Feelings of anger, jealousy, and frustration mixed together. Skylar Skylar again. She shouldn’t have come back. She ruined everyone’s peace and quier
No. Jenna wasn’t going to let this continue. She was going to do something, before all the attention turned to Skylar and she was pushed further aside.
Especially David. He couldn’t go back to Skylar, even if it was just a whim.
David was hers.
