Chapter 1102

Joe gently coaxed Skylar for a while. After they gathered Viola's belongings, they headed to Pearlhall Residence. On the way, they called George and Alexander. They arranged to meet at Pearlhall Residence but didn't reveal much over the phone. However, both George and Alexander felt a growing unease during the drive. They pondered various possibilities during the trip. Upon arriving at Pearlhall Residence, they were greeted by the sight of Gloria dabbing her eyes with a tissue. Her eyes were swollen and red from crying. Noticing the absence of Viola made the air heavy with an unspoken answer. They also spotted Skylar, who looked pale, her eyes red and puffy. The answer they had been contemplating surfaced in their minds. George and Alexander stood motionless at the door. At their age, losing friends one after another had become a familiar pain. Yet… Joe walked toward the entrance. He called out, "Mr. Querbach Senior, Mr. Gardner Senior." Both men were momentarily slow to react