In a Love Nest with the Aloof CEO

Standing amidst the plethora of luxury goods, Skylar felt like a fish out of water, fully aware of how underdressed she was at the moment.

Suddenly, a high-pitched voice came from the distance. “Skylar? Oh wow, it’s really you.”

Her heart practically stopped when she saw who the voice belonged to. “Hey, you there? Did you forget me? I’m Erica.” The lady waved, plastering a seemingly cordial smile on her face.

Of course I remember you, Erica Fox. Skylar’s face instantly darkened as a wave of unpleasant memories came flooding back.

Erica was Skylar’s high school classmate. But far from being chummy buddies, Skylar avoided Erica like the plague. Her disdain for the girl was simple – Erica was an egocentric school bully who thought that she could do anything she wanted just because she had a rich boyfriend and a pretty face.

If any girl offended her, she swore to make life hellish for the person. Unfortunately, Skylar happened to be one of those girls.

The incident began when Skylar was rushing for class, only to bump into Erica by accident. Consequently, the latter girl’s coffee spilled everywhere. “Jeez. Do you have no eyes? Clean this mess up, now! With your mouth, that is.” The steadfast Skylar refused to submit to the threat.

outnumbered Skylar. Erica had her gang

some form of justice for the piteous grandchild. Unfortunately, they merely turned a blind eye to the issue. That was when Skylar decided

reply. Tsk. Rude as ever.” Erica’s annoyance brought Skylar back to

I can meet… Why must it be her? Skylar had absolutely no intention

Skylar, Erica turned to her boyfriend instead. Skylar recognized the man to be the same boyfriend Erica was dating since high school. “This is Skylar Jones. We were high school classmates, and she went to the Southwood Film Academy after we graduated.” Then, with a scoff, she continued, “Don’t you think that’s hilarious? Someone with no money or background trying to make it big in the entertainment industry, daydreaming about buying a Hermès… I really pity her

a thousand ways to leave this conversation, but Erica’s boyfriend gave a response that stopped

her from head and toe and complimented, “I guess the saying is true – the arts academies are where all the beautiful ladies gather…

inadvertently felt flattered, though the man’s indecorous eyes lingered on her body for longer than she liked. On the other hand, his girlfriend was evidently trying her best

with her good looks. Now that her boyfriend

there for beauty if she’s penniless!” Then, turning to Skylar, she sneered, “I doubt you can afford anything in this place. I can’t believe you had the confidence to even

to such attacks. Equably, she replied, “Is there a problem with window shopping? I don’t recall it being illegal… Unless you own the store and prohibit

humiliate Skylar another way. Turning to her boyfriend, she purred, “Babe, can you get me that Hermès bag over there? I’ve been eyeing it for a really