Chapter 974

As Skylar entered the hotel, she happened to make eye contact with Vera, who was looking down at the street. In a red spaghetti-strap gown with long, wavy hair, Vera exuded a captivating charm. Her beauty looked almost surreal under the night sky. As she glanced toward the roadside, there seemed to be a hint of confusion in her eyes. When Vera's gaze met Skylar's, it was clear she was surprised. Skylar quickly looked away, but Vera continued to stare at Skylar and Joe. Joe escorted Skylar into the hotel after they got out of the car. His gentle, protective demeanor sparked a pang of jealousy in her heart. "Skylar really knows how to act!" Vera thought bitterly. Despite seeing her and knowing that Skylar had seen her Instagram posts, Skylar managed to appear as though she hadn't noticed anything. She behaved intimately with Joe right before her, which was infuriating. Vera had just called Joe, only to have him refuse to meet her. Through some cunning method of charming him, Skyl