On her way back, Ruth mulled over what Callum said, and the more she thought about it, the more she found that something was off. Without Callum’s reminder, she would not have realized what was going on. Lockton Corporation’s shares were not worth much. Ruth wanted them for sentimental reasons, but why did Callum keep such a tight leash over them?To guard against her?He even had the crazy idea that Seema was helping her to get the shares because of that. Not even Abel thought of that. Just how wary was Callum to be so on guard against her?It was strange. Callum was a profiteer, but he would rather give away money to guard against her than make a profit. “Say, is there something about Lockton Corporation that I don’t know?” Ruth suddenly asked. The question seemed to be directed at Eilam, but also at nobody in particular. Eilam was driving. When he heard the question, he looked at her through the rearview mirror. “Are you asking me?”Ruth looked at him. “Do you know?”
Ruth told Dulcie that Callum was beginning to suspect her relationship with Seema, so they needed to be more careful when they negotiated with him next time. Once she was done, she opened her drawing app to draw her inspirations. When Abel came back, Ruth had just finished a draft. She propped her head on a hand and stared at the drawing app while daydreaming. She did not even notice Abel entering. Abel’s cold voice drew her mind back to the present. “Your friend is right. You’re really close with Seema. He even sends you his drafts.”Ruth turned to him. “When did you come in?”“When you started fangirling over his draft,” Abel said coldly.Ruth blinked and tilted her head to stare at him before she suddenly asked, “Honey, what do you think of this bracelet? Don’t you think it’s unlike Seema’s usual style, and it’s more—”“It’s even more tacky now! Why does everyone say that Seema never runs out of inspiration? I don’t think so.” Abel looked at the screen and was hypercritica
Ruth’s outstanding husband was blessed by the gods. He should remain on a pedestal and be confident. He should not be making any compromises for her. When Abel noticed the change in her mood, he pursed his lips. “What are you trying to say?”“I’m not the only one who was petty. You were jealous, weren’t you?” Ruth asked. Abel said nothing and just lay down by her side. He was jealous of Caelus for being with Ruth for a long time and did not like them meeting in private. But he was never worried about them falling in love with each other again. He never treated Caelus as his rival in love. But Seema was different. He was a genius. He was capable, talented, and cared for Ruth. Abel was a man, and he understood men. If a man did not care for a woman, he would not be so attentive to her. Besides, Ruth knew Seema for a longer period of time, and she depended on him and trusted him. Based on this alone, Abel had already lost. The jealousy he had for Caelus just made hi
Ruth looked at Abel with a grimace. Then, she ignored his displeasure and grinned cunningly. “I heard that you’ve been asking around about Seema. Do you want to know what sort of person they are? I can tell you.”“There’s no need.” Abel words were nearly a growl. “Blakewell Jewelry won’t work with him anymore.”“Really? Even if it’s an opportunity handed to you on a silver platter?”Abel said nothing and just stared at her.Ruth’s tone continued to be really annoying. “Didn’t you go behind my back to ask Dulcie to arrange a meeting with Seema? Dulcie was correct. You should have come to me! I’m BFFs with Seema. It’s best if I approach them to arrange a meeting between you two.”Even though Ruth knew that he was bothered by it, she kept talking about how close she was with Seema and intentionally pushed his buttons. Abel could tell. But it was the truth, and he could not retort. His expression grew darker, and his anger was practically spilling out of him. Ruth knew that she
Abel stopped moving. He stared at her and warned her awkwardly but sternly, “Don’t talk about this ever again. I might just end up getting angry and spank your butt.”How shameless… But the threat worked.Ruth no longer tried to tease him, but she still looked embarrassed. “I don’t think we can do it tonight.”Abel had yet to figure out what she was trying to say. “What?”Ruth did not explain any further. She just quickly got to her feet and jogged to the bathroom. After a long period of absence, her period had finally arrived. Ten minutes later, Ruth shuffled back to the bedroom with a hand over her stomach. The red flush on her face was gone, and she looked pale. When Abel saw it, he quickly went to her to support her. “What’s wrong? Did your period come?”Ruth leaned against him feebly. “Yeah. It’s late, but it’s here.”Abel held her gently with one arm and bent down to hook his other arm under her knees. He then carried her to the bed. At the sight of the sweat on
“Alright.”“It’s still hot. Blow on it more.”“Okay.”Ruth lay in his arms with her hair spilling down her shoulders. Her face was pale and haggard. Her dress was a mess, and one of the straps had slid off her shoulders. She also fisted his shirt. She kept on giving suggestions and occasionally frowned in displeasure. But Abel just kept patiently listening to her demands. He had to coax her for a long time before she finally finished her ginger tea. Then, he put down the bowl and held her shoulder while he reached under the blanket with his other hand to rub her tummy. He asked gently, “Feel any better?”Ruth’s tummy was warm, and that warmth spread through her entire body to chase away the chills and pain. Honestly, since she was taking medication and nursing her body back to normal, the pain was not as strong as last time. Perhaps she was making a fuss about it because she knew Abel would smooth her feathers. Ruth did not answer him. She just looked into the distanc
As Ruth promised, Abel stopped keeping Jasper in jail. He was soon released with Frank’s help. When Jasper returned home, he and Bella cried in each other’s arms.Bella’s heart ached when she heard Jasper complain about being mistreated in jail while crying.“It’s all Ruth’s fault! I’ll definitely take revenge on that b*tch!” Jasper hissed.Callum slammed his teacup on the table. “Don’t do anything stupid! I won’t be able to save you if you get on her bad side again!”Jasper hunched his shoulders in fear.Bella looked at Callum in dissatisfaction. “He just came back. Why did you raise your voice at him?”With Bella’s support, Jasper became bolder and asked tentatively, “Mom, what happened while I was in jail? Why is Dad so afraid of Ruth?”The word “afraid” made Callum’s expression darken.Bella snuck a glance at Callum and sighed. Her choked-up voice was full of sorrow.“What else could it be? Ruth got back what belongs to her.”“She got back what belongs to her? Is there an
Ruth wondered why Leroy got himself involved in this mess.“Do you think you’re his target?” Abel cocked an eyebrow.Ruth shook her head. “I don’t think so. It was true that he became famous by copying my designs, but he stopped doing it because he cared about his reputation. Also, he never showed off in front of me.”Leroy knew that his abilities were not up to Ruth’s level.He got his current status through marketing.If Leroy and Seema got too close to each other, the public could tell who was better by comparing their designs. If that happened, it would affect Leroy’s reputation.Eilam nodded in agreement. Then, he told Ruth the result of his investigation. “Mrs. Blakewell, Leroy is not targeting you or Seema. Someone entrusted him to preside over Lockton Jewelry.”That person was worried that the company’s reputation would plummet after the cooperation with Seema was suspended. He did not want other jewelry companies to look down on Lockton Jewelry, so he hired Leroy.Ruth