The Return Of The Billionaire's Grandson. (Their Regret)

Chapter 18

Sir Blake stood up and shook hands with Mr Winters, the two men exchanging a few polite words before he departed. Derrick saw him out, his face a mask of seriousness. Once the door closed behind his father, he turned to face the others in the room. His eyes fell on Ruby, and he gave her a small, reassuring smile.

Ruby and Derrick said their goodbyes to their parents and left the room, eager to escape the tension that had filled the air. As they stepped outside, they both let out a breath of relief.

"That was intense," Ruby remarked, her voice a little shaky. "I'm glad we're out of there."

Derrick nodded in agreement, and then he reached for her hand. "Let's go and do something fun, to get our minds off all of that," he said. "What do you say?"

“Get your hands off me!” Ruby snapped and slapped his hands away. “Don't forget that we are no longer with my parents and you no longer have the right to touch me.” She added and stepped forward.

Ruby stopped in her tracks and turned to face D