Skyler's gaze was laced with apprehension as she watched Zavier end the call. He reached for her hand again, clasping it tightly, "Skyler..."
His expression was dark and stormy, prompting a wave of panic in Skyler, "What happened? Did something go wrong?"
After a moment of heavy silence, Zavier uttered gravely, "The Blue family has declared bankruptcy."
Skyler knew all too well what the bankruptcy of the Blue family meant. For a moment, her heart was a chaotic mess, but she refused to let herself fall apart. With effort, she mustered a radiant smile, "No wonder I've been getting non-stop calls from the Blue family all day. So, this was the reason."
Zavier saw through her anxiety, "Skyler."
Before he could finish, Skyler continued, "The Blue family has never been kind to me. I've always been trying to break free from their grip. Now that they're bankrupt, it's probably a good thing for me. Don't worry about me."d2
Zavier's gaze lingered on her. He was at a loss for words, unsure whether she truly didn't grasp the full implications of the Blue family's bankruptcy or if she was just pretending not to know.
He reached out again, holding her cold hand firmly, "Skyler, we're likely to go through a lot in the coming days. No matter what happens, you have to trust me, okay?"
Skyler asked, "What's going to happen?"
Zavier paused. Then Skyler added, "Zavier, we both know that to take control of our destinies, we must become strong. I've been juggling school and songwriting to make money, and you've been working hard too. We're both getting closer to our goals. But..."
Zavier cut her off, "No buts."
Both of them felt uneasy on their way to Rivera's Manor, and they rode in silence.
Fortunately, when they arrived at Rivera's Manor, the other members of the Rivera family had not yet returned, only Hudson was there.
Hudson said, "Zavier, the bankruptcy of the Blue family can be a big deal or a small one, but you need to take charge at the office personally. Don't let Matthew and Owen take this opportunity to cause trouble."
Zavier responded, "Grandpa, I understand. Please take good care of Skyler for me."
Hudson replied, "I asked you to bring Skyler here to keep her safe from those who might have designs on her. Now that she's with me, you can go and do what you need to do without worry."
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