RUBY remained silent, letting him to praise himself. Meanwhile, she was taken aback when Adam suddenly broke her silence."If I tone down my attitude, will you open up your heart to me?"Confused, she looked at him. "Huh?" She couldn't understand what he was saying."Nothing," he said, quickly avoiding her gaze. "Go to sleep, we need to go to the office tomorrow."She stared at him for a few seconds. Then she closed her eyes forcing herself to sleep. Ten seconds has passed, she heard him speak again. "On second thought, don't sleep yet. I still want to talk to you," he insisted.Annoyed, Ruby opened her eyes again. "What do you want to talk about now?"Adam pretended to think. "Hmm, how about we talk about you? Who was your first boyfriend?"“That’s easy. -------“Oh, why did you broked up?”"We ended our relationship because that man was unfaithful! Can you believe it, he was seeing four of us simultaneously. It's enraging! Are there truly men like that in this world? They
ADAM, filled with frustration, as he threw his cellphone on the bed. "That woman is so annoying! I'm freaking looking forward to it, but just like that, she's sleepy! Really? Now? And who's dumb enough to believe that lie?" Then he pulled his own hair in frustration. His anger escalated even more when there's someone suddenly knock on his door."Sir Adam!" It was their maid's voice.He angrily opened the door. "What?""Sir, your mom. She's been calling since earlier," she said as she handed him the phone.After taking the phone, he closed the door again and started talking to his mother. "Yes, mom?""Adam! Leave Ruby alone!" she shouted on the other line.His forehead knotted. “What?” “Don’t what-what me, Adam! Can you imagine how shocked I was when I called your phone and Ruby answered?”He face palmed. “Shit!” he whispered. “Mom, I give my phone to Ruby because-‘“Don’t you dare to lie to me, Adam!” She shouted at him again. "Ruby told me that you're flirting with her, an
RUBY joyfully headed to the office, her morning brightened by Adam. He embraced her all night as if she were the only woman he needs and wants. She felt something special in the way Adam embraced her last night. That's why she feels like the happiest woman in the world right now.Adam was no longer there when she woke up this morning, but her happiness was not diminished as he had left a note explaining that he has a meeting with an investor at the company.She was about to turn the doorknob of the office when someone called her name. It was Sapphire, her friend."Wait, Ruby!" Sapphire emphasized her name as she spoke.“What is it?”Approaching closely, she grabbed the doorknob. "Shhh, be quiet," her friend softly uttered, pressing a finger against her lips. "Hold on before entering, you might disturb them."She was confused. "Huh? What do you mean?"Sapphire pulled her away from the door before speaking again. "You're late! You have'nt seen the beautiful woman who entere
ADAM was unsure of his thoughts and actions as he gazed at Ruby from afar. When he saw her looking flustered as she stood up and left the office after receiving a call, he felt a strange sense of nervousness.His mind keeps on asking who Ruby is talking too. And then he heard her calling the person on the line “Babe”.“Who the hell is babe? Why is it she seems so bothered?”When she get back on her swivel chair, Adam also hurried to sat down on his swivel chair too and gaze at her intently. She keeps on checking her phone. “What the heck? Who is she texting?” his jaw tightened.“Ruby! Why are you busy texting? You’re here to work not to fucking text!” Witnessing Ruby startled due to her loud scream, he felt a sense of guilt from her immediate reaction. He clenched his fist under the table when he noticed Ruby walking towards him.“Sir Adam, can I take a leave for a week?” she asked causing his forehead knotted.“Why?” "I have something important to do, sir.”His brow
WHILE Ruby was having a snack, Danrick suddenly arrived. He immediately sat beside her on the couch and hugged her tightly."Babe, I'm glad that you're finally here! Sorry if I did not fetch you. I went to the market because I'm going to cook all your favorite dishes.""Gosh, I told you that you didn't need to spend a lot. Just being with you, Auntie, and Uncle is already enough for me.""Tss, this only happens once in a blue moon so just let me do this. Hmm, by the way, are you ready to accompany me for a week?" Danrick asked her with a broad smile on his face, referring to their vacation.Ruby was about to respond when their Auntie Carmela entered the living room. "Oh, Danrick! Son, you're already here. Good thing that you can join Ruby for a snack.""Okay, auntie." He agreed."I'll leave you two here. I'll just help in the kitchen," their auntie said mischievously, before finally leaving.When Ruby and Danrick were left in the living room, she immediately leaned on the young
AFTER Adam finished his tasks at Whitlock Corporation, he headed straight to ALV Financial. A pile of documents awaited him, needing his signature.He rubbed his temples and let out a soft curse. He had been too focused on his father's company and, because of Ruby, he ended up overwhelmed with work in his own company.Adam worked hard to establish ALV Financial. He invested his sweat and toil into it. After college, he spent two years working in his father's company. After that, Adam received the inheritance set aside by his grandfather for him. He used this as capital to build ALV Financial. Their family was well-known in the business world, so he had no trouble looking for investors.He did everything to ensure the growth of his company. The man was frustrated with himself for neglecting his company because of Ruby.Adam had barely settled into his swivel chair when his secretary entered."Sir Adam, it's good to see you here," Maureen said.She was one of his trusted employees. S
A moment of silence prevailed between Ruby and Danrick. Meanwhile, he distanced himself from her. "Anyway, babe, get dressed. We needed to head back to the house. Auntie texted that we should all have dinner together. Tomorrow, we can go back here to explore the surroundings."She finished the last sip of her coffee and then glanced at Danrick. "Okay, I'll just change my clothes. I'm sure Auntie Carmela has cooked a lot again."Ruby hurried back to the room and changed. She chose to wear thick blue jeans and a pink long-sleeve shirt. Then, she put on white mittens.Upon returning to the living room after changing, she found Danrick waiting for her. When he heard her footsteps, he turned around. Upon seeing her, he smiled. "Why do you look so beautiful even in simple clothes?"She rolled her eyes. "Why are you such a sweet joker?"He chuckled softly. "I'm not trying to sweet-talk you." He took her by the elbow and guided her out of the house.After more than thirty minutes, they re
ADAM remains rooted to his spot, what happened recently remains replaying on his mind."Ruby is here... with that asshole?” He thought he could finally breathe easy now that Danrick had resigned and wouldn't be competing for Ruby's attention. Little did he know that it only added to his annoyance.His face crumpled when he saw Danrick wrap his arm around Ruby's waist. It was a move typical of men who wanted to mark their territory with their girlfriends."Are they a couple?" he couldn't help but ask himself. If they were, why did Ruby allow that intimacy? Assuming they were together, he found irony in the situation, considering that he was the one who took Ruby’s virginity.He took a deep breath, and as he estimated that Ruby and Danrick had returned to the dining area, he also walked back into Miller's house."Mr. Whitlock, join us for dinner," Mr. Jacob Miller said with a warm smile on his face."Yeah, Mr. Whitlock, you should dine with us," his wife added in agreement.