The rest of the day at work felt weird to Ruby and other employees. Damian, with other directors which includes both Mathew and Nathan, had been in the conference room for about 2 hours, discussing Mathew’s uncalled for action. Ruby had always thought Mathew was the kind of person who would be smart with whatever moves he was about to take,but this time,he proved her otherwise. How could he think Damian was a fraud and not even check if his evidence was right before presenting it to the world? After about another thirty minutes,the meeting finally came to an end and Damian went straight to his office. He looked so pale and tired when he got back and it made Ruby so worried for him, though she hated that she felt that way for him. But then,it was understandable. He had just watched the video of himself bleeding without anyone helping him. Anyone who is in his shoes would definitely feel sick after. “Are you okay?” She asked before he could enter his office. “Yes,I am” Damian gl
Surprisingly for Ruby,Damian didn't sleepwalk at all that night and when she went into his room to check if he was fine,he was cuddling his pillow while he was asleep,so she went back to her room to have a good sleep too. The next morning,the telephone in Ruby's room which has never rang before rang, waking her up from her sleep. It was 7 am and since it was Saturday,she wasn't ready to wake up until 7:30 - 8 am,but she had to wake up now. “Can you make me coffee and bring it to my room?” Damian said to her like a request,but he was actually instructing and then the call ended before she could reply Ruby sighed heavily as she prepared herself physically and mentally to start her day.Ruby rubbed the sleep from her eyes, wondering who had given Damian the idea that she was his personal coffee servant. She trudged to the kitchen, still in her pyjamas, and began brewing a fresh pot of coffee. As she waited for it to drip, she couldn't help but think about how Damian's behaviour had c
As Damian pulled into the driveway, he felt a sense of calm wash over him. The long drive had cleared his head,just like he wanted it to. But as he stepped out of the car, his gaze fell upon a scene that made his heart skip a beat. Ruby was standing outside, laughing. At first,he only saw her,but when he moved closer towards her direction,she saw that there was also another person with her,a guy and they were both chatting. He couldn't see the guy's face clearly so he doesn't know if he knows the person or not. Damian's instincts kicked in, and a surge of jealousy coursed through his veins. Who was this guy, and why was Ruby smiling at him like that? He felt a pang of possessiveness, and his mind raced with questions. Instead of approaching them like his body wanted to, Damian retreated into the house, trying to calm himself down. As he went into the house,he guessed the guy was Jeremy, because he was the only guy he knows Ruby talks with apart from him. “How can she not see that gu
Damian's eyes widened as he struggled to process the memories. If what he had been remembering were his old memories does it mean most of the things he thought he knew were fake? Was his memory tampered with? He had a lot of questions but he knew no one was going to tell him the truth, especially when he had been deceived to that extent. Ruby's voice brought him back to reality. “Damian, what's wrong?" she asked, concern etched on her face. He tried to speak, but the words got stuck in his throat. "I...I need to go," he stammered, turning away from her. But Ruby's hand on his arm stopped him. "Wait, Damian. What's going on?" He shook his head, trying to clear the air. "I just...I need some time to think." Ruby's eyes searched his face, but she didn't push him further. "Okay, I'll leave you alone. But I'm always here whenever you want to open up." She was actually very worried because one moment,he was fine and another moment,he looked like he encountered a ghost. "Ruby?" Damian
Ruby had never felt restless like she was feeling currently. Damian had stayed in his room all day and she kept wondering what was going on in his head. Admitting her relationship with him when he asked could have messed his brain up because he would be so confused of who he really was. Damian on the other hand laid in his bed, hoping what he was guessing was actually not true. He is starting to like Ruby,but he couldn't imagine her being his first love and he had been lied to, that it was Veronica. He wouldn't be able to forgive such if that was the case. He hated that there was no sincere person around him to tell him the truth. Then he remembered the bra he found in his Study when he just got back home. It looked small for Veronica,but now that he was thinking about it,it looked like something that would fit Ruby, including the fact that she tried to take it away from him. Damian's eyes narrowed as he thought about the bra, his mind racing with possibilities. He threw off the co
The DNA Ashley did on her end proved that Javier Caden was indeed her son which was so confusing to her,so she went back to the Doctor who delivered her baby to question him. Since her own son was dead,and the stranger she happened to meet just because he was forcefully accused was proved to also be her son. The only place she could think about getting her answers from was the hospital she delivered her baby in. Even after giving birth,the hospital served as the hospital for her family so the Doctors and the nurses were so familiar with her. “Is Professor Sean in?” She asked his assistant. “Yes he is,” the assistant replied with a smile. “Since you don't have an appointment with him,I'll just go in briefly and tell him you are here ma’am” the assistant said politely and both Ashley and Thomas nodded. After a few minutes the Assistant came back with a broad smile on her face. “The professor said you can come in. In fact he is glad to see you” “Of course he is” Ashley said and sm
"Breaking News: Vice President Embroiled in Murder Scandal In a shocking exposé, ABS News has uncovered a web of deceit and corruption surrounding Mr. Stevenson, Vice President of Stevenson's Group. Allegations are surfacing that link him to the brutal murder of his 25-year-old nephew, Damian Stevenson. Detectives are racing against time to gather crucial evidence to prove his involvement. But that's not all - sources close to the investigation reveal that Mr. Stevenson is also suspected to have orchestrated the attempted murder of his other nephew, Javier Caden which resulted into his memory loss, after a witness came forward with damning evidence.The Crime Division also made it clear that they are still investigating and it is likely they find out more about his shady acts” The news of his alleged crimes dominated the billboards of New York City two days after his arrest. But what the public didn't know was that through Nathan,Mathew was secretly trying to leverage his connections
“What's the situation outside?" Mathew asked Nathan, who visited him in his cell. Nathan's voice was barely audible, his words laced with despair. "It's terrible. The world has turned against you, Father. Your involvement in Damian's murder and the attempted murder of Javier is all over the news." Mathew's expression became calculative. "But they have no concrete evidence linking me to the attempted murder. I'll be fine. What I need now is for you to arrange a visit from Mr. Louis. I need his connections to get me out of this mess." Nathan's expression was grim. "I doubt Mr. Louis will even consider visiting you. Ashley informed the board that you no longer have their secrets in your hand and they're planning to vote you out as Vice President." Mathew's anger erupted, his fist slamming onto the table. "What? They're betraying me before I've even been sentenced? I won't go down without a fight." Nathan shook his head and silently hoped that he wouldn't be arrested as an accomplice
*A Message from Javier Stevenson, CEO* To valued employees and colleagues, After careful consideration, I'd like to address the recent speculation surrounding my personal life. Yes, the picture circulating online is genuine. Ruby and I have been in a committed relationship for some time. Her unwavering support, particularly during my recovery from the accident, has been invaluable. Despite my memory loss, she stood by me, tolerating my struggles and nurturing my healing. Our bond has grown stronger with each passing day. I proudly affirm my love for Ruby, and I won't apologize for it. However, I do regret keeping our relationship private for so long. To those who may still feel uncomfortable or judgmental around Ruby, I urge you to reflect on your actions. Your professionalism and respect are essential. If you cannot maintain a positive work environment, I suggest considering resignation or facing termination. I value fairness, equality, and mutual respect within our organizatio
Ruby's day began on the wrong foot. She overslept, struggling to adjust to her pre-break wake-up time. To make matters worse, her period arrived unexpectedly, and she burned her breakfast eggs. "OH NO!" she exclaimed, frustration boiling over as she scrapped the charred remains into the trash. But the final blow came when her laptop slipped from her bag as she was getting into her car. The screen shattered on impact, rendering it useless. "Seriously? What's today's agenda - total chaos?" Ruby muttered to herself, exasperated, as she slid behind the wheel and dumped her bag and broken laptop onto the passenger seat. When she arrived at work The air around the company felt tense as everyone kept giving her side eye the moment she stepped in. She knew something was definitely going on but couldn't guess it and Esther who could tell her was nowhere in sight. “Why are they all staring weirdly? What did I do?” She said to herself inwardly "Good morning!" Mark greeted, his friendly ton
As lunch break arrived, Javier's face lit up with anticipation. He smoothed his hair with his fingers and rose from his seat, eager to steal away Ruby with the excuse of going for lunch. But just as he opened the door and was about to invite her out, Mark piped up. "Are you heading to the cafeteria? I've heard great things about the food. Mind if I join you?" Mark asked, his innocence unaware of the underlying tension. Ruby's eyes flicked to Javier, her expression hesitant. “The cafeteria was a place she hadn't set foot in since becoming Javier's secretary "The cafeteria?" Ruby repeated, her tone laced with subtle surprise. Javier's smile faltered, his plans foiled by Mark's untimely suggestion. He silently began to pray that Ruby would turn him down and go out with him instead but his prayers became nothing when Ruby accepted. “Well, it's your first time,so I might as well show you around" “Miss Morris can I see…” he was cut off by Mark who was surprised to hear his voice
Ruby stepped out of the sleek black car and onto the familiar grounds of the Company, feeling a mix of emotions: nervousness, excitement. She was now back at the Company after working in a bar for months. She has returned to be the Secretary the CEO wanted. The only woman he wanted around was her,his woman. As she smoothed out her crisp white blouse and pencil skirt, the sound of the car door closing behind her echoed through the air. Javier emerged, his tall frame and chiseled features exuding confidence and authority. He flashed her a warm smile, and Ruby's heart skipped a beat. She kept falling in love with him every second because he was a work of art. "Ready to start your day ma’am?" he asked, offering his arm. “Hey what are you doing?” She whispered. “People are watching,” she reminded him. “So? What if they are watching?” “I can't. No one in the Company knows about us yet” “Well,I guess we will have to announce it now” “But definitely not today. Returning like this is al
Javier, Ashley, and Ruby arrived at Veronica's funeral. The trio stood at the back, their faces etched with sorrow, as they watched the crowd of mourners gather around the casket. As the service began, Ruby's eyes welled up with tears, her heart heavy with guilt and grief. Javier's hand found hers, his grip a reassuring presence. Ashley, too, looked visibly shaken, her eyes cast downward. No matter the damage the deceased has done to them,it wasn't enough for them to wish her death,so yeah they felt sorry for her and even more when they saw McLaren who couldn't control his tears As the final farewell was bid to the guests, McLaren's gaze swept across the large number of mourners, his eyes lingering on the trio who had been most affected by his daughter's actions. A mix of emotions reflected on his face - sadness, gratitude, and a hint of surprise ,as he made his way towards them. His eyes, red-rimmed from hours of tears,His voice, barely audible, cracked with emotion as he asked, "
Marco’s concerned expression caught Ruby off guard as he approached her. "Are you certain you're ready to return to work today?" he asked, his voice laced with empathy. Ruby's brow furrowed in confusion. "Why wouldn't I be?" Marcin's eyes softened. "Your boyfriend called us and shared what you've been through. We're all relieved you're safe, but he insisted that I let you take the time to fully recover. He even offered to pay anyone who covers your shift so you can focus on your well-being because the girls are definitely willing to do that for you" “Oh,I see. Thank you so much Marco”Ruby's heart swelled with gratitude, touched by Javier's thoughtful gesture. “But then,he could have told me instead of making me take a trip down here” she muttered to herself as she moved away from Marco As Ruby's colleagues escorted her to the changing room, their whispers turned into a chorus of excitement. "So, the hottest customer we have ever had,the guy we've all been gossiping about is actual
Javier's eyes fluttered open to find Ruby's gentle hand wrapped around his arousal, sending a spark of surprise through his body. A warm smile spread across his face. "Good morning," he whispered, his voice husky with sleep. Ruby's soft whisper tickled his ear, "It's hard." She withdrew her hand, but Javier's eyes locked onto hers, filled with mischief. "Big man is extra hard today because you're here," he teased, lifting the duvet to glance at his erection. His eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. "I think we might need your help with this situation." With a playful nudge, he guided Ruby's hand back to his arousal, his fingers intertwining with hers. His day has not fully started but he could tell it was going to be a great day with the way it started. “Then let's do something to it” “We are going to something to yours first. So get ready for a rollercoaster of pleasures” he whispered and made her sit in his laps. Ruby yelped when Javier ripped off her black lace lingerie s
Javier's grip on Ruby's hand tightened as he gazed lovingly at her fragile form on the hospital bed. Despite the progress she'd made, her face still bore a pale, wan complexion, and the bruises on her body lingered as a haunting reminder of her ordeal. As he tenderly adjusted the covers to ensure her comfort, Ruby's eyes fluttered open, and she weakly shrugged. "Ruby!" Javier exclaimed, his voice trembling with emotion as he leaned in closer, his face inches from hers. "Ruby, are you awake? Oh, thank God!" He breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes scanning hers for any sign of recognition or pain. Ruby's gaze slowly focused on Javier's face, and a faint smile played on her lips as she whispered, "Javier..." Her voice was barely audible, but it was enough to send a wave of joy and gratitude through his entire being. “I was stupid for not being with my phone at a crucial time. You must have felt alone and scared. I'm sorry” he apologised again. “No. I wasn't scared at all because I knew
Javier burst through the police station doors, his heart racing with dread. He rushed to the front desk, his eyes scanning the room for help. "Please, I need to report a missing person," he urged, struggling to keep his voice steady. The officer behind the desk looked up, expression sympathetic. "Okay, sir, let's get some information. Who's missing?" "Ruby, my girlfriend," Javier replied, his hands shaking as he handed over his phone with the message. "She was supposed to come home from work hours ago, but she never showed up. I found this message, and when I tried to call her, she wasn't answering." The officer's expression turned sceptical as he read the message. "I understand your concern, sir, but this doesn't necessarily mean she's missing." Javier's frustration grew. "I'm telling you, she's in danger! A convict who's been threatening us just broke out of prison, and now Ruby's gone. She has a tracker, and her last location is a place she'd never normally go to. I need you to