Chapter 158

Ruby was stunned. She didn’t respond to defend her honor. Just then, Michael’s phone rang. He picked it up and looked at the screen. “It’s time to celebrate Grandma’s birthday.” It was Ryan looking for him. Emerging from the bamboo forest and returning to the crowd, Ruby took a deep breath, afraid that others might notice anything between her and Michael. She quickly went to look for her son. Michael watched Ruby running away from him, a glimpse of regret in his eyes. In the banquet hall, Nora was looking for an opportunity to step forward and wish old Lady Carter a happy birthday. However, there were many elderly guests tonight, and people were constantly surrounding the old lady. Nora was also searching for Michael. Fifteen minutes had passed, and neither Michael nor Ruby was in the banquet hall. This set her imagination running wild. She speculated that Ruby must have used this opportunity to seduce Michael. In reality, her guess was correct—they had indeed been together. Nora lifte