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THE HEIR Chapter 55
The eviction notice hanging on her door caught Ruby's attention in the morning when she was about to go for work. She picked up the paper and saw that she had a month to move out.“Is she crazy? What the hell is this?” Ruby asked herself and angrily,she tore the paper. She was distracted by the sound of the landlady clearing her throat and obviously trying to avoid her.“Good thing you came just in time. What do you mean by having a month to leave?”“I'm very sorry Ruby,but that is what the new owner of the building wants. She wants you especially to be out of her building. I don't know what is going on between you two, but there's nothing I can do” the landlady said and Ruby wondered who her enemy was. But she just couldn't figure it out.“Who is the new owner? Give me her phone number now” she demanded. Suddenly,a car screeched to a halt in front of her, splashing water on her and she gasped as she looked at her soaked outfit. The driver's door swung open and Veronica got out of i
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Ashley's gaze was fixed on Ruby as she walked closer to them. She has a frown that indicates she doesn't like what she has seen.“I asked you what you were doing?” She asked again,her tone firm.“She is just fixing my tie Ashley. You shouldn't read into it” Damian intervened before Ruby could talk. Ashley narrowed her eyes,her gaze still lingering on Ruby,“I'm not trying to be rude to her,but I'll appreciate it if you do your tie yourself. There was once a rumour about you two,I don't want to hear another one. Anyone could have seen you two and misinterpreted the situation”“I'm sorry ma’am” Ruby said, daring not to look at Ashley’s face. Ashley's expression softened slightly and she turned to Damian.“Why are you here by the way?”“Because I'm joining the meeting. I need to be updated about the plans for the 40th anniversary. I just came to check in you first”“Well,we are going for the meeting too” Damian said and began to walk towards the elevator.—--“We need to come up wit
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Ruby decided to visit her sister Melissa after work.She wanted to be comforted with the presence of her sister and also be sure Veronica hasn't messed with them yet. Despite looking strong in front of Veronica, Ruby was deeply concerned about Veronica's threats and she knows very well that there is nothing she can't do. As she arrived at Melissa's house, Ruby was greeted with a warm smile and a questioning gaze from Melissa "Bad day at work?" Melissa asked when she noticed Ruby's exhausted expression.Ruby embraced her sister tightly, inhaling the familiar scent of her hair. "I've missed you so much," she said, her voice filled with emotion.Melissa playfully pushed Ruby away, teasing her“I feel lucky today that you are not here for Raymond” she said and they both laughed as Ruby entered, scanning the living room with her eyes."Any news about Raymond's father?" Ruby asked. She laid on her back on a couch and yawned.Melissa frowned, her expression wary. "Why would you ask me that?"
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“She moved?” Veronica scoffed after her Secretary had told her Ruby had moved from her apartment “Where does she stay now?” She asked as she rested her back in her seat and folded her arms across her chest.“She moved to Skyview towers ma’am”“There's no way she could afford that place. Damian definitely paid for it” she muttered to herself “You can go” she said to her Secretary. She hated the fact that she couldn't make Ruby homeless but at the same time,a part of her was happy that she didn't move into Damian's house. That would have infuriated more.“I'll make sure to get you to kneel before me!” She said and clenched her fist —------ It has been weeks since Ruby moved into Skyview towers and the place was everything she has always wanted. Luckily for her,her neighbours were Frank and Wendy, and they have been nice to her since they came back from their honeymoon. The D-day for the Company's trip finally came. It was announced on the Company's website that there would be a bu
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“To make the trip fun and competitive,we have a lot of games planned out for this trip” the anchor said and everyone clapped happily. “One of the things we will be doing first is the treasure hunt. Look around you,you will see there are differences in the tent, right” he said and gave everyone time to study the difference in the tent. The one with a ‘Number one’ tag was a camping bus that has a comfortable chair and table with lots of refreshments placed outside of it just like the camping bus set aside for the executives, while the one with a ‘Number Two’ tag was just a tent bigger than the rest and it also has a table and a chair outside but without refreshments. The number three was smaller and the hierarchy of the kept going down until it got to the last number which was a sleeping bag. “It will suck to get a sleeping bag” Esther said and Ruby nodded in agreement. “I can't imagine it” “Now,the number tag each group gets will be the tent you will be getting. Now divide you
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“What team are you from?” Rita asked Esther as they lay on their bed. ”Research and Development team” “Oh. And you are the CEO'S Secretary” she said to Ruby and she nodded. Unlike the rest who are so chatty,Ruby wanted all of them to sleep as soon as possible so that she could sneak out,but it seemed like the darker the night became,the more energetic they were. She got out of bed when she couldn't wait for them anymore. “Are you going out?” Taylor asked her and everyone stared at her. “Yes…actually,it feels so stuffy in here so I'm just going to go for a walk for a few minutes,or hours…it depends “ she stuttered. “Yeah,you are right. Should we go together?” Vanessa asked and began to remove the bedsheet covering her body. “Wait!” Ruby screamed and startled everyone and that got her a questioning look from them all. “You are acting weird,” Rita said. “Actually…I like to walk alone” “Then we will be behind you and not interrupt you. You are a lady,and walking alone can
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In the morning,the sunlight reflected through the bus window, casting a faint glow on Ruby's face. Her eyes slowly opened as she raised her hand to shield her face from it.“Can you close the windows?” She asked as she wiped her face but she got no reply,so she staggered out of bed to close the window entirely and also put down the curtains “That woke me up” she said to herself. She made her way to the mini fridge in the bus and took out a bottle of water. She felt so thirsty and gulped the water immediately. It was when she wanted to return back to bed that she saw Damian, whose hands were now placed on the side of the bed she stood up from.“Huh? What am I doing here?” She asked herself out of shock. Then the memories of how she struggled to go into Damian's bus the previous night despite how drunk she was flooded her mind.“Oh my goodness! I need to get out of here before anyone sees me” she said and began to grab her things in a hurry.“Are you just going to leave like that? W
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As soon as they were told to start,the two teams began the search. At first the game was fair and the teams were both able to follow the red signs until Nathan and Veronica were lucky enough to be ahead of Damian and Ruby.“What are you doing?” Veronica asked cluelessly as she watched Nathan erase the red marks.“We might be ahead now,but they can meet up with us anytime soon,I need to make sure we win no matter what”“So lame” Veronica said and hissed “This was your plan all along? To erase the marks?”“Yes and we are going to win with the so called lame plan”“Do whatever you want. I don't expect you to be as desperate as I am. We have different goals” she said and continued following the marks which Nathan kept erasing as they passed by it. Ruby and Damian kept walking in the path the last mark they saw led them to and they were beginning to think something was wrong but none of them said anything about it and kept hoping they would find one soon. Until they got to a route wit
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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
