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“Am I in a movie? Or is he practising his lines with me?” Ruby asked herself inwardly. She stiffened. If that was a confession,then she was taken back by how sudden it was. Since when did Damian Stevenson fell in love with her? There was nothing special that might make him fall in love about her. And even her heart was racing in a usual way but she wasn't still believing it was her liking Damian. “I think you need to rest sir” she broke the silence lingering in the atmosphere and ignored the weird feeling she had. "You must have said that because of your tiredness" “I just told you I want to make you my woman. Is that all you could say? I just made a confession” he asked and Ruby hiccuped again. “I'll pretend I didn't hear this sir,and I hope you won't put me in a tight spot by saying something like this again next time. I'll appreciate it if you don't use me to get on your mom’s nerves” Ruby said and the elevator door opened “I'll leave first,then” she excused herself and got o
THE HEIR Chapter 27
Ruby’s eyes were focused on the screen in front of her when Damian got out of his office. He walked over to her desk and leaned up against it. Through her eye lashes,she looked up at him seeing him look down at her. Ruby held her breath immediately when she saw how close their faces were. “It's time for lunch,” Damian finally said. “Did you make any reservation?” “Oh,yes I did make a reservation for you” Ruby said “Then let's go” he said and moved away from her desk while Ruby quickly finished her work and saved it They both walked out of the Company,but not without people staring at them. There was already a rumour that they were dating and that hasn't been cleared yet,so they all believed they were. Damian opened the car’s door for her, which has never happened. It was always her who opened the door for him everytime. After driving for a few minutes,the car stopped in front of the restaurant and Damian got out of the car. She also opened the door by her side and walked ove
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Ruby remained in her seat and kept sipping the wine Damian had ordered. Though he told her to order food too,but she didn't. “He wants me to be his woman? When he has a fiancée? That liar”She scoffed loudly. For some reason,she found herself being jealous of Veronica. She was sure she didn't have any feelings towards him,or she made herself believe that,but her heart was unnecessarily aching. After taking her time to enjoy the wine,she went to pay the bills,tipped the waiter that attended to them earlier, and left the restaurant. Her heart dropped in disappointment when she saw there was no sight of Damian and she would have to go back to the office alone. She stopped a cab that took her back to the Company. “Is it really true? I heard you are dating Mr Stevenson. I thought we were friends before you became his Assistant. So why didn't you tell me? Esther,who was Ruby’s coworker before she was made the CEO'S Assistant, asked as soon as she sighted Ruby. “Because it isn't true,” R
THE HEIR Chapter 29
“How do you plan to handle this issue Mr President?” The annoying voice of Mathew took Damian out of his trance. Since the meeting started,he has been thinking about what he would do when he finally gets to the town where people were affected by their snacks. “I'm going there myself tomorrow to handle the matters and after finding out the cause,we would compensate the affected families” “Compensate? We don't have money to throw around just because of a mistake done by one person” “One person? The snacks passed the food testing review and it was considered healthy for consumers,so the problem is what happened to the snacks when it got there? It's something the company has to attend to not a single person. Or what do you suggest we do Mr Vice president?” Damian asked and Mathew gritted his teeth. Calling him Vice President made him so angry because it sounded to him like Damian was reminding him his place. “Call the press. Apologise and make it known to them it was your fault and not
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“What is the issue, please?” Damian asked when he got to them. “The thing is…I…actually” Ruby stuttered. “You forgot to make reservations?” He asked calmly but deep down he hoped what he had just asked wasn't true. If it was, where would they sleep then? And the car wasn't the best option. “It's not like that sir. She only booked a room with us” The attendant came to Ruby's rescue. Ruby could feel Damian's eyes were on her,but she refused to look at him. Now he would see her as an incompetent person who doesn't put her mind to whatever she is doing. “Is any room still available?” “Unfortunately, there's no room” The attendant replied politely and Damian sighed heavily. “It's fine then. We will stay in the room” he said and this time Ruby looked at him. She couldn't imagine sleeping in the same room with Damian, not especially when he made a confession. Even if Damian doesn't feel awkward about it,then what about her? “Do you have another solution?” Damian asked when he sa
THE HEIR Chapter 31
Damian couldn't believe there was someone on earth who would be wicked enough to contaminate elderly people's food with a deadly chemical. All because of what? “Let's go to the hospital where they are all admitted. We are paying for their surgeries” “You look so tired” Ruby said because ever since Damian heard the result,he became down. “We can go tomorrow or I'll go alone,you should rest” she suggested. “Rest? People are dying and they need to be saved as soon as possible. Though the chemical wasn't from the Company,those people believe it is a fault from us. I'll drive if you are too tired” he said and took the car key away from Ruby. “No,I'll drive instead “ she snatched the key back from him and headed outside before him. She also felt sad about the discovery they made but she was sure Damian would be feeling more sad than she was. He was the CEO and if those people die eventually,he is going to be the centre of public resentment. She would just be a Secretary in the end. S
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The security men at the hospital quickly rushed in and tried to stop Damian,but he didn't let go of the man. He totally ignored the voices that were calling him crazy. “Call the police,then I'll release him. This bastard is a murderer and he deserves to rot in jail for what he did”. “Do you have evidence to prove what I said? Let me go now before the police comes else everyone will see you as a crazy young man” “How about you let the police come first and see what will happen? Worry about yourself and not me” When the police finally came,Damian handed the man over to the police and explained what had happened. He also gave them the recordings he made just in case the man wanted to deny it like how every criminal does in movies. “Are you happy now that my husband has been taken away? He has a daughter who can't wait to open her eyes and see her parents again! What am I supposed to do now that her father has been taken away?” The wife asked Damian with her hatred for him obvious.
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“How did you know he was the one responsible for all this?” Ruby asked Damian as she drove back to their hotel after the man had been taken away by the police. “I overheard him talking to his wife and I made a recording in case he was going to deny it” he exhaled and closed his eyes “But I know he didn't do it on his own. Someone made him do it” “Someone who has enough money to pay for his daughter's surgery and would gain a lot when the public is against you” Ruby said. “Exactly. But he refused to say who the person was and claimed he did it on his own” he said “but I'm sure it is Mathew” he muttered to himself. “Oh, before I forget. One of the Grandmas at the hospital invited us for dinner at her place. She wants to show her appreciation for helping her husband” “Okay” that was all Damian said before he slept off. When Ruby got to the hotel garage and saw that he was still sleeping,she decided to remain in the car and let him sleep instead of waking him. At first,she decided t
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Chapter 182
*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
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Chapter 181
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
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Chapter 180
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
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Chapter 179
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
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Chapter 178
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, "
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Chapter 177
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
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Chapter 176
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
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Chapter 175
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
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Chapter 174
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
