Chapter 55

Ruby looked at Michael, her face resolute. As she thought about the threat in the message, she said firmly, "Let him go, Michael!" Michael's gaze was cold and sharp, his eyes like the edge of a blade. "Ruby, do you realize what could have happened to you if I hadn’t come here?" Ruby took a deep breath. Of course, she knew the situation she was in. But she wanted to protect her son. She didn't want that man disturbing her and her son's peaceful life again. He was just a business associate, now merely a distant memory. "Michael, this is my decision. Let me make my own choices," Ruby replied quietly. She then turned to Lucas and motioned for him to leave. Fear swept over Lucas's face; he was clearly shaken. Realizing Ruby’s intent, he quickly headed towards the door. Tonight, he had indeed made a mistake; he should not have crossed paths with Michael’s wrath. As Lucas exited, Ruby looked at Michael with a sorrowful expression. "Come on, let's go back." She was just about to leave when Mic