Richest Mogul

Chapter 921

Vera bit her lip, her face turning pale. “I don’t believe Joe would turn against me for Skylar. She must not mean as much to him as I do.”

Seeing that Vera was still not grasping the gravity of the situation, Justin felt a mix of frustration and resignation. He decided to address the immediate issue rather than confronting her further.

“We need to find someone to keep Christopher quiet. No matter what happens, he must not reveal that you were behind bringing him to Jipsburg. In recent years, Joe has been known for his ruthless methods; even his uncle is wary of him.

“Although your family is well–established in Jipsburg and might not fear direct retaliation from Joe, it’s best to distance yourself and avoid any potential fallout. Furthermore, if you end up with Joe, you don’t want this incident to create a rift between you two and affect your relationship.”

Vera frowned and replied, “I understand.”

Justin nodded.

After a moment, Vera suddenly asked, “Did Christopher really fuck Skylar? Given the time that’s passed and the drugs Skylar was given, it’s likely that he did. If Joe sees Skylar with her ex–boyfriend, he’s going to be upset.”

Justin was momentarily taken aback by Vera’s question. He suddenly realized that Vera, who had once seemed so proud and arrogant, was actually just putting on a façade. Although she seemed indifferent on the surface, she was deeply concerned underneath.

“He probably hadn’t. If he had, the situation would be far more complicated than just having the police escort him away,” Justin said with certainty.

Justin had seen firsthand how carefully Joe protected Skylar, gently placing her into the car. The quick response in locating her demonstrated Joe’s dedication.

Vera bit her lip. She was visibly frustrated. “Christopher is truly useless. If he hadn’t told me himself how much Skylar used to love him, I would never have brought him to Jipsburg.”

Seeing that Vera still hadn’t grasped the seriousness of the situation, Justin frowned and said, “Now is not the time to dwell on this. You need to use your family’s connections to resolve this issue immediately.

Vera collected herself. Her face darkened as she took out her phone and made a call.

After getting a response from the end of the line, she said to Justin, “Fortunately, I’ve made some additional arrangements when I brought Christopher to Jipsburg. I thought I wouldn’t need them, but it turns out he was completely useless.”

“How could Skylar be so heartless? After so many years with Christopher, how could she just walk away so easily?” Vera wondered aloud.

Justin frowned and warned, “Vera, if you keep dwelling on this, you’ll lose perspective. Don’t forget what the name Vera Ruell represents in Jipsburg. Many girls here envy you, and you can’t afford to lose yourself, nor can you let your emotions for Joe cloud your judgment.”

Vera was struck by his words and immediately became clear–headed.

She shouldn’t have acted in panic. Bringing Christopher to Jipsburg showed that she was afraid. She was afraid that Skylar might truly win Joe’s heart.

She was Vera Ruell, the one whom so many people in Jipsburg looked up to.

When Skylar woke up at Apollo Hospital, it was already dark outside. She felt a renewed strength in her body. The first thing she saw was Joe sitting on the couch, engrossed in his phone.

Joe was dealing with some work, giving instructions in a low voice. “If you can’t come up with a satisfactory solution, you can disband the entire department.”

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Skylar recalled the events before she lost consciousness, realizing how timely Joe’s arrival had been. Just thinking about the situation she would have faced if he hadn’t shown up sent a chill through her. The fear she felt then was more intense than when Molly and the others had schemed against her.

Joe suddenly looked up and met her gaze. He immediately put his phone down. “You’re awake? How are you feeling now?”