Ruby couldn't believe her current predicament. More like she couldn't believe how Kim could be so shameless. She had thought that the worst Kim could do had passed after she had blackmailed her for money by using the contract. But who knew Kim was just getting started and that she planned to milk Ruby and the situation dry with the damned contract.Ruby cursed the day she had left the contract in that house. She didn't even know why she had not gotten rid of hers. She knew Jaxon must have destroyed his, more so when they decided to stay together which rendered the contract useless.Ruby glanced at her phone and nearly groaned out loud as she looked at the multiple missed calls Kim had given her because of money. She hadn't even given Kim money long ago, so she wondered how she could have gone through it so fast. She had given her a hefty sum too, so unless Kim was living like a millionaire wherever she was, it wasn't possible for her to run through the money that fast. Or was she sav
Jaxon was in the middle of a Zoom call when his phone pinged and the screen lit up with a notification. The investors were still arguing on the Zoom call and he sighed as he picked up his phone and opened it.It was a text message, and immediately he opened it, his eyes widened in shock and anger. Hishands clenched into fists and his hold on the phone tightened as he angrily stared at the picture.He abruptly stood up and slammed his free hand on the desk. The voices arguing on the callquieted as they stared at their boss in shock.Jaxon looked livid. His eyes were blazing with anger and the workers could only cower in fearas they silently kept looking at him. They thought he was angry at them for not being civil.On his phone screen, a picture of Ruby lying naked with a man strangling her as their lips locked.Her face looked calm and her eyes were closed in pure bliss as she lay compliant underneathhim.Jaxon read the message that was boldly written underneath the picture and
Gary grabbed Ruby’s jaw tightly and glared at her in disgust.“How dare you throw up on me, you disgusting piece is shit! Your sister was right, you are goodfor nothing! ” He growled angrily and her head rolled back in excruciating pain as he harshlyslapped her, he angrily undid his belt which he used in hitting her.Ruby screamed in pain as he cupped her cheeks. He hissed and tossed her on the bed. Her bodybounced on the bed and her whole body shuddered in disgust as he gave her a victorious smirk while hovering over her body.Ruby trembled, her face pale with fear as she helplessness cried underneath him. She felt likeher soul had just left her body. She felt like she was being put usher for a crime she nevercommitted.Ruby couldn’t believe that her sister would stoop so low just to get back at her after all that shehad done for her. She cried bitterly as she thought about all the times she placed Kim’s needsbefore her own and now look at how it had all ended.She felt lifele
This was one of the most quiet rides Ruby had ever been on as she sniffled from time to time. Jaxon seemed to get her as well as he didn't bother her either. She curled up on the chair of the car in nothing but her dress, which was torn thanks to that Ape of a man, as well as Jaxon's jacket, which he'd shrugged off and given her on their way home.Ruby was over everything. She was tired physically and mentally and just wanted to go home. But what she mostly felt was irritation. She absolutely hated the way her skin was marred because of the way the man roughly handled her and she hated the smell most of all. Her skin still reeked of the man's scent and she nearly gagged if she thought about it too much.She couldn't also believe her sister had masterminded the whole plan and had really set her up to fail. How can someone be so heartless as to get their own sister kidnapped and almost raped?She wondered if she had ever truly known Kim because never in a million years would she have
The two days that had passed had felt like a week because everything seemed to be going slowly. The doctor had come, taken care of Ruby's bruises, and said she would recover nicely and wouldn't scar. He had also said that she was mostly fine and just had minor scratches and bruises. But some particular ones were prominent on her body.When the doctor told him, he felt like beating the man all over again. His jaw ticked, and he now slightly regretted why he didn't beat the man some more because, heavens knew, the man deserved every punch he got doubled over.It had been two days. Two days of him watching Ruby mope around the house. She had been recovering well, thankfully, he could see her bruises fade from a deep purple, and they were now slightly yellow. Aside from her physical injuries healing, he hadn't noticed much change in her behavior. He had asked the doctor who told him it was her way of coping and that she would go back to normal with time. But he didn't want to wait, he
Jaxon stood frozen, his face a picture of shock and horror as he watched Ruby crumble rightbefore his eyes. His gaze was fixed upon her as he fought with all the overwhelming emotions that were brewing within him.He couldn’t believe what he just heard. How is it possible that something so big was happeningand he didn’t have a clue?Jaxon felt like a failure and Ruby’s cries got louder. His hands trembled as he felt the need toconsole and protect her. His heart ached as tears kept streaming down her face, and the sound of her sobs pierced his heart.Jaxon’s heart started beating rapidly, the sound echoed in his ears and his mind was reeling with a thousand ways to get back at the person that caused his beloved so much pain.Ruby started to feel light-headed, and her legs shook as she fell to the floor. She screamed in pain and Jaxon rushed to her side. He knelt before her and pulled her into his arms as she cried.Jaxon felt helpless. He had failed to protect her.His eyes were bl
Ruby’s tears flowed freely. The pain and anguish she felt was unbearable as she desperately held onto Jaxon. She felt like she was drowning in pain and he was the only thing keeping her afloat. At that moment, Jaxon was her anchor, and the heartache she felt almost went down a notch. She greedily inhaled his fresh scent as she buried her face in his chest. Jaxon ran his fingers through her hair as she cried in his arms. “I’m so sorry, it’s all my fault. I should have done better, fought harder and made a backup plan before leaving then all of this would not have happened.” Ruby softly mumbled and Jaxon shook his head in denial. “Nothing is your fault Gem. You are the victim, you did your best to defend yourself but they played dirty and there was no way you would have known.” Ruby fought to keep herself together as the weight of his words sank into her mind and a choked sob left her mouth. The memories of the bad experience threatened to consume her and she cried uncontrollably.
After everything Ruby had told him, Jaxon couldn't find it in his heart to stay angry at her. She was scared. It touched him that she thought to protect him by doing what Kim wanted even if it put her in danger. He wasn't going to deny that it pissed him off at how Kim could come between them even when she was absent.Now that he knew exactly what was plaguing his precious Gem, he was going to deal with the problem himself, Kim. It had taken a lot for Ruby to open up and tell him what was going on and he could basically see the strength sapped out of her.He helped her to the bathroom where he bathed her. As he dried her hair, a smile curved on his lips and he thought, if only Damon could see him now, playing nursemaid. He was sure Damon would never let him hear the end of it. He shook his head from his thoughts and brought his attention back to Ruby.He settled her into the dressing table in their room and decided to brush her hair out. Aside from not speaking and eating well for d