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THE HEIR Chapter 71
Throughout the night,Ruby cuddled Damian like a baby without asking him questions. He came to her place to find peace and she was going to let him enjoy the peace. She told herself that all her questions could wait till the next day. The next morning, as she prepared for work, Damian remained in bed and kept sleeping, his exhaustion evident in his face. There were a lot of calls from Thomas when Ruby picked up her phone so she guessed it was because of Damian. She called him back immediately “Good morning Thomas” she said when the call connected.“Good morning Miss Morris. How was your night's rest?”“It was great. I missed a lot of calls from you,is something going on?”“Please are you able to get in touch with Mr Stevenson? Is he at work yet?” With the corner of her eyes, Ruby casted a look at Damian who was sleeping peacefully in her bed,but she couldn't tell Thomas that.“We haven't spoken since I left the office yesterday and I'm just getting ready for work,” she lied.“Oh,
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Damian was lying on his back with one of his hands wrapped around Ruby and her head placed on her chest. Ruby blushed when she realised she was naked and so was Damian. Last night after they had made love to each other, she wanted to put on her pyjamas,but Damian stopped her and told her to just sleep. She tried to get out of bed and go shower, but Damian pulled her back into his arms and his eyes slightly opened.“Where do you think you are going?” Ruby felt her face turn red as he made eye contact with her.“I just want shower and get ready for work” “Shower?” Damian asked and inhaled the smell of her skin “No,you are good” he said and kissed her forehead. “And you can call Thomas that you won't be in the office”“Why should I do that?”“Because I don't want you out of my sight at all for today” Ruby stared into his eyes and saw the loneliness in his eyes and that made it impossible for her to turn him down.“Should I tell him I won't be at work because I want to try looking fo
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Ruby's phone rang, disrupting their moment of comfort. The screen flashed Thomas' name,so she picked it up and answered.“Hello?” She answered and Damian looked at her wondering who she was speaking with.“Hello Miss Ruby,have you found Mr Stevenson?” Thomas' voice came through the phone. Ruby noticed Damian's questioning gaze so she removed the phone from her ear and put it on a loudspeaker.“What did you say?” She purposely asked again so that Damian would know what he was asking her about.“I asked if you have found Mr Stevenson”“Not yet actually…is there something going on over there?” She asked and looked at Damian who gave her a look indicating he was okay with her reply.“Well,we need to find him as soon as possible because he is in danger”“Danger? Mr Stevenson is in danger?”“I'm in danger?” Damian mouthed and looked at himself to be sure he was fine.“Mathew is now trying to kill him again. It's going to happen anytime soon but we couldn't get the date he plans to execut
THE HEIR Chapter 74
The next morning, Damian had woken up before Ruby. He made her some pancakes and scrambled eggs. He took his bath,got dressed and left the house with his luggage after leaving a note for her. When Ruby woke up and saw Damian was gone,she was overwhelmed with sadness. Not like she was never going to see him again at work,but she just wished he could remain with her. A smile crept on her face when she saw the note and breakfast he had left for her. She pulled out a chair in the kick and silently ate alone.—-------“Are you okay? Where have you been?” Ashley rushed to Damian the moment he entered the house. She hugged him immediately like a mother who had just met her lost son.“Why have you been looking for me? Why did you keep using Ruby to find out where I am” Damian asked, trying to act like he wasn't touched by how relieved Ashley was to see him okay. Her hug warmed his heart,but he wasn't ready to show her all of that because she might start going on about Veronica.“I know w
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Ruby gasped when she felt the needle pierce her skin,then she began to feel so dizzy and collapsed on the floor. “Now,I think I can travel to London in peace” Veronica sighed in relief and smiled. “What…did you do to me?” Ruby managed to ask as she struggled to open her eyes that were closing on their own. “Oh! You want to know the cause of your death? You have just been injected with insulin which is very bad for you since you don't have diabetes. If you are lucky enough to get urgent help, you should live,but if not,I'll be glad to attend your funeral” Veronica said and laughed happily “Oh my goodness! You stressed me bitch!” She said and tried to kick Ruby but she was stopped by the lights that flashed on her all of a sudden. “Shit!” She exclaimed and ran as fast as she could to her car and drove off before they would catch her. Wendy and Frank,the couple Ruby and Damian met when she was still hunting for an apartment, rushed out of their car when they saw her lying helpl
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His driver wasn't at the entrance yet and he was very impatient to wait for him,so he hailed a taxi. His hands were shaking as he tried to open the door. He jumped in and gave the driver the hospital's address “I beg of you, please hurry!” The driver nodded “Okay sir” . He saw how impatient Damian was since the time he hailed his taxi so he guessed it was something urgent. He ignited the car's engine immediately and sped off.“Why would a nurse answer her call if her condition isn't worse? Why didn't she tell me she was sick?”his heart raced as he bombarded himself with questions. As they approached the hospital,he became more anxious. He gave a few bills to the driver and even told him to keep the rest before the taxi even stopped.“Thank you sir” the taxi driver smiled and stopped the car in front of the hospital. Damian dashed out of the car immediately. His eyes scanned the emergency room frantically, looking for a sign of Ruby. When he spotted a nurse,he rushed over to h
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Damian decided to drop by Ruby's place before heading back to the hospital to gather some of her things she would be needing during her stay in the hospital and express his gratitude to the neighbours who had come to her aid in a timely manner and rushed her to the hospital. After collecting the necessary items and sending a quick update to Melissa about Ruby's condition, he bumped into Frank and Wendy,who were about to enter their unit as he was leaving Ruby's unit."How's Ruby doing?" Wendy asked with concern as she approached Damian."She's getting better, according to the doctor,thank you for asking," Damian replied with a smile.“I heard you guys took her to the hospital. Thank you so much!""Don't mention it; that's what neighbours are for!" Frank replied to him with a warm smile."We would have loved to come with you to visit her, but, currently we are both busy.We'll try to stop by another time,trust us on that," Frank explained, and Damian nodded understandingly. Even if they
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Melissa made sure Ruby was fast asleep before she left the ward to look for Damian. He wasn't in sight at all,so she decided to try her luck with the gardens and fortunately,she saw him sitting alone and staring at patients who were having fun with their families. She strode towards him and sat beside him. “How did you know where to find me?"Damian asked immediately when he saw her."Most people relax here,so it wasn't that difficult""Ruby?"“She is asleep,so I thought I could step out,” Melissa said calmly.“Oh” Damian said and relaxed.“What a beautiful view” Melissa said and inhaled the fresh air. “Thank you for being there for my sister” Melissa continued when there was no reply from Damian and this time he looked at her.“It's what I have to do,” Damian replied.“I'm happy she found someone who is very good to her. Someone who cares deeply and loves her so much. Someone that makes me put my mind at rest that she is safe”“I'm.the luckiest to have her. She always has my back and
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*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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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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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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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
