Chapter 153

Ruby's heart skipped a beat. Her eyes were fixed on the man standing on the balcony, his back turned toward her. One of his hands rested on the railing, while the other held his phone. He seemed consumed by anger, as though something had pushed him to his limit. This was a rare side of Michael, one that wasn’t often seen by others. And yet, Ruby found herself witnessing this intense moment. What could have upset him so much this early in the morning? "This is my final warning. If he doesn’t listen, don’t blame me for showing no mercy," Michael said coldly to the person on the other end of the call. His words were sharp, his tone commanding. His head hung low, and his silhouette carried a weight of emotional turmoil. Seeing him like this stirred something inexplicable in Ruby’s chest. She suddenly felt the urge to comfort him. But was she doing the right thing? After all, this was the same man who always presented himself as strong and unyielding. Did he ever want anyone to see this vul