Chapter 1696: Chapter 1696

Chapter 1696

Zavier couldn’t shake the feeling that all the credit for those projects should have been given to Skyler, but there she was, blissfully unaware, thinking they had nothing to do with her.

Skyler, “Oh…”

Oh? All she had was a single ‘oh’ in response. Zavier couldn’t be bothered to engage further.

Before long, they arrived back at Rivera Manor.

The old butler was waiting at the gate, hastening to greet their car, “Mr. Zavier, Miss Skyler.”

Skyler greeted him, “Hello.”

The old butler sighed, “Miss Skyler, I don’t mean to overstep, but this is no small matter. It’s not just about the prestige of the Blue family but also the Rivera family’s reputation. Just think about it. If word gets out that the future lady of the Rivera family is moonlighting at a coffee shop, where does that leave the Rivera family’s dignity?”e2

“I’m so sorry.” Skyler knew, which was why she never used her real name when working. She thought her anonymity would suffice, but there was no such thing as a secret, and somehow the news had reached Hudson’s ears.

The old butler, “You don’t need to apologize to me, talk to Hudson. He’s in the back garden having tea. Come with me.”

They were quickly led by the old butler to the garden. Hudson sat in the gazebo, sipping his tea. Instead of getting angry when he saw them approach, he greeted Skyler with a smile, “My dear, come join me for some tea.”

Skyler, “Grandpa, I’m sorry.”

Hudson chuckled, “Why apologize when I’m inviting you for tea?”

Skyler, “I…”

Zavier took a seat first, cutting Skyler off, “Grandpa, don’t blame Skyler. It was my idea for her to earn some money outside.”

Skyler was stunned, her eyes lifting to meet Zavier’s. She truly hadn’t expected Zavier to speak up for her.

Hudson gave Zavier a cold glance, “So you realize it’s your fault?”

Zavier, “We aren’t stealing or committing any crimes. We’re earning money with our own hands, and I don’t see anything wrong with that.”

Each word from Zavier seemed to tread on Hudson’s last nerve, but Hudson didn’t show his annoyance. Instead, he turned to Skyler, “My child, it was thoughtless of me not to consider your expenses in the Capital.”

Skyler felt even more guilty hearing this, “Grandpa, I should have thought it through. It’s not your fault.”

With a wave of his hand, the old butler handed over a card, “Miss Skyler, this card is from Mr. Hudson for your personal expenses. There are five million dollars in there for you to use, and Mr. Hudson will make sure to top it up every month.”

Such a large sum made Skyler hesitant to accept. She wanted to be self-sufficient, not a parasite, “Grandpa Hudson, I don’t need the money. You don’t have to do this for me.”

Hudson sighed deeply, his voice filled with emotion, “This card is a small token of my affection for you. Accept it. You don’t know how it pains me to see you struggle out there.”

At this point, Skyler had no choice but to accept, “Thank you, Grandpa.”

Hudson continued, “If you need anything in the future, and you’re too shy to tell me, just tell the Butler. Don’t hesitate.”

Clutching the bank card, Skyler knew Hudson was forbidding her from working outside. Despite her reluctance, she had no option but to agree, “Thank you.”