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

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

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

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.

THE two remained in each other’s arms when Danrick's phone suddenly rang. He took it out of his pocket, signaling for her to wait. After a brief moment, he faced her with a worried look."Who was that on the phone?" she asked."It's the former finance director of my uncle's company. He wants to meet and discuss some things before passing on his responsibilities to me," Danrick replied."I thought you were going to be the CEO right away," she joked."Nope," he chuckled. "Uncle said it's part of my training. Once I handle and overcome this, I'll be the next CEO."She nodded. "When are you meeting the former finance director?""Right now. He's waiting for me at a restaurant," Danrick answered."Okay," she said, shrugging. "Why do you look worried though?""I'm thinking about you, how I'll take you home if the restaurant is in the opposite direction and-"."Babe, don't worry about me, okay? I'm old enough. I can take care of myself. I'll just take a taxi," she reassured him.“Are yo