Chapter 111 The Split Up

"I won't meet them." Carl declined without a thought.

Violet observed Carl silently. She saw his livid expression, and dissatisfaction roiled in her heart.

"But …" Reed paused before continuing, "Even the senior Skye family members have come. If you don't …"

Carl furrowed his brows. He was set on stopping Nathaniel from meeting Violet. However, he knew that he wouldn't be able to stop them forever, even if he could avoid this now.

"I said I won't meet them!" Carl eventually stood by his decision.

Was the Skye family that important? Was Carl obliged to meet them at their beck and call?

He suddenly looked at Violet. Anxiety flashed across his eyes when he realized that Violet was staring back at him.

"You should leave first," he told Violet, "I have some things to discuss with Reed."

Violet was taken aback. She did not expect Carl to get her out of the room.

Carl lowered his head in guilt. He did not want to meet eye to eye with Violet as he was worried she would sense something