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Chapter 619
Chapter 619
Chapter 619 How Could A Lover Not Know
The cushions on the rattan couch were the same ones that Meredith had painstakingly sewn by hand, and the lights in the kitchen had the same antiquated switch. The only change in the house was that the family had switched to using low-watt energy-saving bulbs.
The doorknob turned, and it was Eva who had returned. The cold air gushed in as she opened the door. Winter had arrived, and the temperature was getting lower by the day. The wind was biting, especially at night.
Eva threw Skylar an intent look, watching her mouth move as she munched on the piece of carrot. Eva started to wonder what acts that mouth had performed on Tobias.
Skylar moved a little to make space for Eva, but she ignored that and turned to ask her mother, “Where is Kevin?”
“He had gone to do revision in the library,” Sharon replied as she came out of the kitchen with a set of cutlery for Eva.
Eva knew Kevin was a troublemaker and did not believe he had finally settled down and focused on his studies.
“We are talking about renovations. When we get the new house, we have to do some proper renovation. Your mom and I planned to spend the rest of our lives in the new house!” Wesley was grinning from ear to ear, rejoicing at the prospect of getting a brand new house soon.
Eva stole another look at Skylar and found that she seemed to have a nonchalant attitude toward the subject. She thought Skylar was being pretentious.
Rumors abounded about the redevelopment of their neighborhood, and everyone was speculating about it as not much information was publicly announced. Everyone had high hopes that they would soon get a windfall, and the gambling den in the town was doing brisk business because many had started spending their unearned fortunes.
“Eva, you are working in the Ford Group. Could you give me some insider information and let me know how much the compensation will be?” A relative from the same neighborhood anxiously asked Eva.
Eva casually redirected the question to Skylar by saying, “Why don’t you ask Skylar. She sleeps with my boss every day, so she should know better.”
Skylar felt awkward being put in the spotlight in that manner. Although it was a fact that she and Tobias were living together despite not being married to one another, it was an unwelcomed comment from Eva.
Everyone suddenly turned their attention to Skylar. They were used to ignoring her presence since she was young, and had forgotten that she was no longer the wallflower she previously was.
Miranda nudged Skylar and asked, “That’s right, Skylar. Did Tobias say how much we will be getting in exchange for our house?”
“I have no idea.” Skylar put down her fork and shrugged her shoulders.
“What is wrong with you? How could you not pay attention to such an important matter?”
“How is it you do not know anything? What are you trying to hide from us?”
“I heard we will be getting three replacement units. Which benchmark are they using for the valuation?”
The relatives were hounding Skylar for answers until Eva spoke up. She looked squarely at Skylar and said, “Are you sure you do not know anything about this? Ford Group has made multiple changes to their development plans because of your objection to redeveloping this old house. You even told Mr. Ford that
the residents here are greedy and will make things difficult for them by asking for high compensation. As such, Ford Group had tentatively decided to bypass our area and leave us out of the redevelopment plans!”
Her revelation stunned everyone present, and their smiles froze and then faded from their face. Instantly, their attitude toward Skylar turned hostile.
“How can you do that, Skylar? How can you be so selfish and inconsiderate? I know you cannot bear to see this house go, but you have no right to do this!” Miranda was the first to scream at Skylar. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.
Wesley angrily flung the wine glass in his hand onto the floor and said, “What a f**king bad karma! Looks like I am destined to die a pauper.” He was out to make Skylar feel bad.
Eva stirred up their emotions and made Skylar the common enemy of the family. Skylar tried to calm herself down and then explained, “I have no idea what you are talking about. Eva, did you verify all those information with Tobias?”
“That’s right. I heard it straight from the horse’s mouth. If you don’t believe me, just wait for the redevelopment notice!” Evan smugly said.
“I did not know I have such a huge influence on him!” Skylar smiled and joked about it.
Eva only used a few words, and Skylar instantly became the sinner who had betrayed the family. The fact that she said she would miss the house had destroyed everyone’s dream of getting their hands on quick riches.