AFTER talking to Danrick, Ruby felt like a dwindling candle as she lay back on the bed. There was uncertainty about when her friend would visit. He was busy in his uncle’s company, and she didn't want to be a burden. So even though she really wanted to escape from Adam, she had no choice but to patiently wait for Danrick to arrive.She waited a few more minutes for Adam to return. She really wanted to leave the hospital if Danrick would come. But now that she was disappointed, she seemed to prefer staying in that hospital.She was in the midst of deep thought when the door of the room suddenly opened, and Adam entered. "Hey, sorry if it took me so long to come back. I tried to convince the doctor to discharge you, but he said you need to stay here. He said you still need to stay here because you still have a small wound on your head.""Okay," she replied curtly.His forehead knotted. "Are you sure? Just earlier, you really wanted to leave.""I'm okay now. I'm willing to
RUBY is struggling to resist her feelings for Adam as she watches him talk on the phone. She believes he's on the line with the Japanese investor and suspects the investor might have pulled out his shares, possibly because of her. Instead of engaging in a long conversation with him, she decides to just close her eyes."I should sleep. Because I know that if our conversation goes on for too long, my heart might soften towards Adam again."After saying that to herself, she falls asleep. When she wakes up, she sees Danrick in front of her. She initially thought it was just a dream. But when her friend speaks and hugs her tightly, she realizes that everything is real. She sobs on his shoulder. "I miss you so much, babe. I thought you wouldn't come. I thought I would be forever trapped in Adam's life.""C'mon! We need to hurry up! Adam might arrive now." “Okay. But How did you get there? Where is Adam?” "We'll talk about it later once we're on the plane. Hurry up!" She immediat
FIVE years had passed, and Ruby thought she could handle everything alongside Danrick. Little did she know that Mrs. Whitlock was the one behind Ava's stable life. She felt the urge to be upset with her friend for deceiving her, but she hesitated. Understanding that her friend was simply helping and not responsible for her. Ruby sighed as she watched Mrs. Whitlock and Ava enjoyed each other's company. Ava resembles Adam in many ways, indicating no doubt about who her father is once they are together. Her smiles and furrowed brows reflected Adam's characteristics. Ruby sometimes wonders if her intense love for Adam resulted in their child being a mirror image of him. After a while, Mrs. Whitlock approached her again. "Let's go home. You are welcome to the mansion, and Aston is eager to see his grandchild." "Ma'am, I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that Adam may push us away. I understand his anger towards me, and I don't blame him for it.""Ruby, he has become a better person now because
RUBY had no trouble finding Adam. He still had the same address and remained as the CEO and owner of ALV Financial, one of the leading financial companies in Asia. As she exited the elevator heading to the floor where Adam's office was located, she was immediately greeted by a middle-aged woman. "Do you have an appointment?" the woman asked in a formal tone. She was slightly taken aback by the question. "Are you Adam's secretary?" Surprise flickered in the woman's eyes when she mentioned Adam's name, as if they were close. She nodded. "Yes, I am Mr. Whitlock's secretary." "Oh, I see." She smiled at Adam's secretary. "I don't have an appointment, but please inform him it's Ruby Rose Castillo. I'm sure he'll let me in." The secretary gave her a scrutinizing look but quickly followed her request. After a few minutes, Adam emerged from his office and approached her. "He said you can come in," she said. She smiled at her. "Thank you." She took a deep breath before knocking on A
ADAM’S hand moved to touch the corner of Ruby’s eye. His jaw tightened when he felt the wetness on her skin. Is she crying? But why is she crying? "Are you crying, Ruby?" Ruby shook her head violently. "Why would I cry? You're nothing but the father of my child. I only came here so you could see her. So, don't think otherwise, you mean nothing to me. I don't care about—" His blood boiled at her words. Out of anger, he roughly pressed his lips against hers. There was no emotion in that kiss except anger. He wanted to punish her for leaving him. He wanted her to feel the pain he felt when she left. But as their lips met, he immediately forgot his intentions. He cupped Ruby's face and passionately kissed her. All the anger he had harbored for the past five years vanished as their lips moved together. And when Ruby kissed him back, he felt content. He felt complete. "Mommy?" "Daddy?" Adam froze upon hearing that voice. He quickly released Ruby's lips and looked towards the source
RUBY's vision is becoming fuzzy, yet she continues to drink her tequila. She's at a bar, with her friend, Sapphire to celebrate her birthday. Given that it's her special day, she found it hard to decline when Sapphire coaxed her into having a drink. "You got to do this, Ruby! It’s your birthday!" Sapphire shouts in front of her face. “Just this one shot of tequila, then I won't bother you anymore.” "Fine! Just this one!" she said drinking the last shot of tequila. “Whoah! Great!” she exclaimed causing her to raised her left eyebrow. "Hmm, since it's your birthday, I have a dare for you, Ruby. And i'm sure you will love this!" Sapphire continued, giggling. "Huh? What do you want me to do?" she asked. "Wow, what an interesting question?" Sapphire exclaimed enthusiastically, clapping her hands. "I dare you to find the most handsome guy in this bar and give him a kiss!" "What? And what happens if I can't do it? What's the consequence?" "Well, if you're unable to do that...
ADAM was still confused as he zipped off his jeans. He wear again his t-shirt and quickly got out on his car as he remembered his cousin. That’s why he hurried to go back inside the bar."What happened with that woman?" Carl asked him as he got back on his seat.He ordered a shot of rum before he answer him. "Nothing. She actually left.""Left? Really? Wow huh! That was first time in the history! Hmm, if she left, then what took you so long to come back here?" His cousin started to interrogate him."Shut up, Carl! I don't want to talk about that woman."While looking at the crowd on the dancefloor, everything that happened earlier on the backseat of his car, replayed in his mind. There's nothing new with that coz whenever he meets a woman who suits his taste, he would fuck her on the backseat of his car. He never brought any of his women to his house or even in a hotel. For him, there's no reason to do that. Their mutual pursuit was simply sex.But that woman, Ruby...why did I asked h
GOOD morning, sir!" she greeted her boss in a very energetic voice."Good morning to you too, Ruby." He took a glanced towards the door that she had walked through. "Let's wait my son. He's on his way here. By the way, after you meet him you can head home and take some rest. Emerald mentioned that you have a hangover." "Uhm, yes sir. Yesterday was my birthday. That's why-""I know. And it's okay, honey. I actually bought you a simple gift. I put it inside your drawer. You can check it later.""Wow! Thank you so much, sir! I can't believe that-"Her words were interrupted when someone suddenly spoke from behind her."Sorry dad, I'm late. I was in the cctv room, getting-" Adam stopped talking and just stared at her. "Is she your secretary?" His reaction was incredulous. Even me, I was greatly surprised when I saw Adam. I could never have imagined that he was the one being referred to as Mr. Whitlock's son. Despite working for more than five years in his father's company, this wa