Chapter 65

Regina's heart sank when she heard this. She felt like a bucket of ice water had been tipped over her.

She wanted to explain to Ruby, but the latter cut her off stonily, "You and Nathaniel are close. I came today to see if you'd talk to him for me and persuade him to meet Ms. Gray. He'll like her, I'm sure."

Having said this, Ruby patted Regina's hand and added softly, "I trust you have no objection to that."

Regina blanched as she nodded. She was resentful and hurt, but she forced a tight smile anyway. "Don't worry, Ruby. I'll talk to Nathaniel about this."

"That would be best," Ruby said.

When Ruby left, a vicious grimace twisted Regina's face as her fists clenched at her sides.

…

Nikita had only just left the company building after work the next day when a passing car stopped her.

The car window rolled down to reveal Ruby's delicately made-up face that did not show any sign of aging. She ordered in her usual haughty tone, "Get in the car. I need to talk to you."

With so man