Ruth thought. “Should I tell her the truth?”The thought came to her mind, but she quickly threw it out as it was not a good idea. If she told Lyla she had not yet reconciled with Abel, Lyla would then ask if she wanted to get a divorce.Ruth had never thought about getting a divorce. But…“I knew it! You were lying! You two refused to talk things out last time. How are you going to reconcile if you don’t talk about it? Although Abel said that you two had reconciled that day, I didn’t believe it. I know you can’t force love, but I really like you as my daughter-in-law. No matter what, I still hope you and Abel can have happiness.”As Lyla spoke, she started to get choked up. Ruth was immediately at a loss.She hurriedly said, “I wasn’t lying! It’s true that we have reconciled! Abel wasn’t lying, either. We’ll send you a photo when we leave for the party, okay?”Lyla was pleased to hear that. “Okay.”After hanging up, Ruth felt that something was off. Lyla was an independent wo
Abel closed his eyes. “I’ll go to the birthday party with her, so you and Mom can just stay home. Look, we’re happily married and aren’t planning on getting a divorce. Also, I’m not interested in Owen anymore. What you’re worried about won’t happen.”Gabriel was still doubtful. “Really?”Abel assured him. “Yes!”Gabriel finally gave in. “Alright, we won’t go. But I want you to take a photo when you two leave for the party and send it to me.”Abel had no choice but to agree. “…Fine.”In the Blakewell family’s mansion, Lyla and Gabriel sat facing each other on the couch. Lyla looked at Gabriel confidently. She was not worried about Abel and Ruth. It was as though she was in control of the situation.Gabriel put his phone down and looked at Lyla in frustration. “Abel acted just like you predicted.”Lyla looked at her manicured nails and said, “He is my son. I know him well. I may not be a business expert, but I excel at the psychological warfare of romantic relationships.”Gabriel
Abel pursed his lips and said nothing.Ruth looked at Abel expectantly, but his silence disappointed her. She hid her disappointment and was about to break the silence when she heard Abel’s indifferent voice say, “Let’s go.”Abel walked downstairs while Ruth froze. It took her a few seconds to realize what he meant and follow him.“Don’t you have other plans? Are you sure you have time for the party? I don’t want to waste your time. I actually—Ouch!” Ruth was walking quickly, when Abel suddenly stopped. She could not react in time and bumped into his back.Ruth rubbed her forehead and glared at Abel angrily with teary eyes. “Why did you suddenly stop?”Abel raised his hand and was about to help her rub her forehead, but he stopped himself halfway. “What’s the rush?”“Don’t you know that you have long legs? You were walking too fast, and I couldn’t keep up with you,” Ruth complained in a cutesy tone.Abel glanced at her and said nothing. He continued to walk downstairs, but this
Even if Kallan leaned backward, he could not fit both Abel and Ruth into the frame.He politely said, “Can you two sit closer to each other? This looks like carpooling. I don’t think you’ll find this moment nostalgic when you look at this photo in the future.”Both Abel and Ruth were a little embarrassed. They had no idea that Kallan was so humorous.Ruth remembered the call with Lyla. She had firmly told Lyla that she had reconciled with Abel. Lyla would know she was lying if they appeared distant. To avoid that from happening, Ruth leaned toward Abel. Abel had the same thought and leaned toward her cooperatively. The distance between them immediately shortened.Ruth could feel the warmth of Abel’s body through her thin gown and his trousers. When Abel’s familiar scent enshrouded her, memories of their intimate moments flooded her mind.Ruth was stunned for a few seconds. She did not want to separate from Abel, as she wanted to let the scent that she had missed continue to surr
Ruth was impressed once again. As expected of Kallan. Not only was he a thoughtful all-rounder, but he could also accurately guess what Abel wanted. Kallan knew Abel well, and he knew that Abel would want the photos, so he naturally snapped a few more shots.Ruth was stunned when this thought crossed her mind. Abel had liked her, so in the past, he would create many opportunities to be alone with her and would try every means to flirt with her. However, Abel had a cold attitude toward Ruth after they had a disagreement about having a child. He was disappointed to know that Ruth thought nothing was more important than getting Lockton Corporation back.In turn, Ruth thought Abel had decided not to love her anymore and returned to how they got along before.Why did Kallan act as if nothing had happened between Abel and Ruth?“Is there something wrong?” Abel’s clear voice had a hint of dissatisfaction.Ruth regained her senses and shook her head. “Nothing.”Ruth chose a photo in
Kallan did not say anything else. He quickly got out of the car and opened the door for Ruth.After Ruth got out of the car, Kallan took the gift, which had been prepared in advance, from the car and stood by her side respectfully.Ruth looked at the gift Kallan was holding. Then, she looked at Abel, who was still wearing a gloomy expression and was waiting nearby. A thought appeared in her mind.It seemed that Abel had dressed up today because he planned to attend this birthday party with her.……The appearance of Ruth and Abel successfully attracted everyone’s attention.Callum was talking to other people when he saw them. He quickly walked to them with a kind smile, and he gently said, “Ruth, Abel, you’re both here.”Bella put on the airs of an elder and said in a sharp voice, “Ruth said you were busy, but look who’s here! I knew you would come to Callum’s birthday party, because you respect him.” Abel glanced at her coldly. Bella was intimidated and immediately shut up.
Ruth looked at Abel. She hesitated and said, “Okay.”Abel nodded at her. Then, he bypassed her and left.Ruth stood where she was. She lowered her head to hide the emotions in her eyes.This was what Ruth had hoped for. However, she still had a complicated feeling when it happened for real. She took a glass of champagne from a waiter beside her and slowly walked into the event hall.Callum and Bella quickly exchanged glances when they saw the interaction between Abel and Ruth.They were surprised to know that Abel did not come as Ruth’s partner. Did he come as a representative of the Blakewell family to show that they approved of Nicholas and Luna’s marriage?This further proved that Abel did not care about Ruth as much as they had thought. In that case, the talk with Ruth later would be much easier.To knock Ruth down a few pegs, Callum ignored her despite having asked her to stay. He walked around the hall and introduced Luna and Nicholas to his business partners as his daught
However, if Ruth did not admit that she was Seema, then she would be “forced” to side with him. After some thinking, she said, “What do you want me to do?”Callum smirked and said, “You’re good friends with Seema. Talk to them in my place and see whether they’re willing to null the contract.”Ruth nodded. “Sure.”Callum was delighted. “Really? You’re not drunk, are you? Will you remember your promise when you wake up?”“I’d be helping myself by helping you. You said it yourself. Lockton Corporation will be mine eventually. You also promised me that you will transfer Lockton Corporation’s shares to me if Lockton Entertainment does well.”“Alright. I’ll think about it. You—”“I’m not drunk, Mr. Callum,” Ruth interrupted him coldly. “Hand over the shares my mother left for me, and I’ll negotiate with Seema. I don’t know how much money you’ll need to pay for breaking the contract, though, so be prepared to pay compensation.”“I—”“That’s all I have to say. If you agree to it, han