Xo Novel
Chapter 48
Charles realized that something was wrong when he saw Steven’s face drop. “What did they say, Steven?”
“They said that their best suggestion is for Skye to apologize. The PR team that the Williams family hired is well–known in Jipsburg City.
They’re even capable of turning a right into a wrong. No matter what the truth is, they will ruin Skye’s reputation.” The look on Steven’s face was exceptionally grim
Charles knew that what Steven said was true. Although his rank in the entertainment industry was the
lowest, he was well aware of how deep the waters could be.
What one sees might not be the truth. It all depended on whether they had enough funds and connections.
He couldn’t believe that their beloved sister was being tormented like that. Now, people were even
slandering her. He felt really miserable.
If only they were the ones being oppressed instead of Skylar.
“Let’s think of something else. It hurts me to think about how unfair this is to Skye.” Charles knitted his brows tightly together..
Steven pressed his lips tensely. He looked at Charles and said, “The fact that my friends said that means that there’s no other way other than to admit that she was wrong, unless we can hire Martin Group’s PR
team.”
Charles looked even more upset at the mention of Martin Group’s public relations team.
How would that be possible? That was a tall order!
On the way to the hospital, Skylar stopped by a florist’s and bought a bouquet of flowers.
When she arrived at the ward with the flowers in her hands, Gloria was having a chat with an elderly man. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
When Gloria saw that Skylar had come, she introduced her to the man excitedly. “This is the granddaughter–in–law whom I mentioned earlier. She’s pretty, isn’t she? She has an outstanding personality, too. Joe was too blessed.
“Oh, you brought flowers? Are they heavy? Over these two days, I’ve been feeling like the hospital room is too plain. Having them in my room will lift my spirits.”
“This is George Querbach. He’s the friend I told you about yesterday. I wanted you to go and see his antique collection.”
Skylar went forward. She greeted George politely, “Nice to meet you, Mr. Querbach.”
“You’ve always been a good judge of character. She looks like a pleasant person.” George chuckled.
Skylar felt a sense of familiarity with George–she had seen him on the news in the past. On the news,
she’d seen him as a stern–looking person, so much so that she hadn’t dared to look at him for too long.
However, the person in front of her was friendly and kind. He didn’t have any air of overbearance around
him. Instead, he was very approachable.
Skylar kept a tender smile on her face as she placed the flowers in a vase.
“After I’m discharged two days later, I’ll take Skye to your place,” Gloria said.
George nodded. He looked at Skylar with a friendly gaze. “Let me know if you see anything you like. I will give it to you.”
“George has a lot of things. You don’t have to feel shy. Just tell me if you see anything of your liking, and I’ll have George give it to you,” Gloria added.
It was obvious that Gloria and George were long–time friends who could have casual chats together.
Skylar looked at them. She smiled and nodded. “Thank you, Mr. Querbach.”
“You can skip the formalities with George. He used to love hanging out with Viola.” Gloria loved to reminisce about the past, perhaps due to her age.
The events that had happened when she was young felt like just yesterday to her.
Who would have thought that this life was so short? In the blink of an eye, she had already aged.
George smiled and fixed his eyes on Gloria as she spoke. It was as if there was a teary twinkle in his eyes just for a moment when he heard Viola’s name..
Then, with a neutral expression on his face, he said, “In my entire life, I’ve never really feared anyone but
her.”