Chapter 1622

Skyler nodded obediently.

But ultimately, it was Zavier’s decision; if he wanted to leave, there was so little someone as insignificant as her could do to stop him.

The butler was quite pleased with how sensible and well-behaved Skyler was. “But you know how he is; even Mr. Hudson can’t control him. You’ll have to take it slow with him.”

“Yes,” Skyler replied softly.

“The family’s all waiting for you. Hurry along to dinner,” the butler encouraged.

With a gentle hum of acknowledgment, Skyler followed the butler inside.

seated at the dining table, with two empty chairs beside

but Hudson beckoned her with a smile. “Kid,

him. That’s when Hudson asked, “Did that rascal Zavier take off again?”

Skyler nodded.

to look after him, he ought to settle down a bit.” He looked at

muster, not knowing what else to say-or if she could say anything

man at that. Everyone expected Skyler to handle him, overestimating

and were just adding

easy. Skyler’s a real catch, pretty as a picture. Even I get a

compliment, but the underlying implication was clear-Skyler was to win Zavier over with her

couldn’t speak up. She looked to her parents for support, but Barbara seemingly misunderstood Sierra’s insinuation, adding, “You all can relax. Skyler’s a sensible girl;

parents’ words stung like barbs, and Skyler clenched her fists at her sides, maintaining a polite

while brazenly serving Skyler more

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