Chapter 145

After having lunch with Jacob, Ruby stepped out of the car and said goodbye to Jacob at the company's entrance. As she watched Jacob’s car drive away in the distance, a sudden unease washed over her. She felt as if someone was staring at her. She glanced around and saw a window on a nearby business vehicle slowly descending. Inside, a stranger was smoking and intently watching Ruby. Their eyes met, and instead of averting his gaze, the man maintained his lecherous look, inspecting Ruby from head to toe. He took another drag from his cigarette, releasing the smoke directly in Ruby’s direction, revealing a cruel smile. Ruby’s heart pounded in her chest. The encounter reminded her of Michael’s warning. Was this Liam’s man? Was he truly plotting revenge against her father? And now, was he targeting her as well? Ruby turned swiftly and hurried back into the company’s lobby. As she reached the lift, she pressed the button for the eighth floor—the executive suite. After stepping out of the el