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Callum said in resignation, “I’m not afraid of Ruth. It’s just that…”He hesitated and bit his tongue.Over the years, he had been suppressing Ruth because he did not want to let her show herself to the public. Only in this way would that person continue to help Lockton Corporation. Otherwise, the company would have gone bankrupt long ago.However, the situation had gone out of his control. Ruth started to make a name for herself. If she took over the company, things would end up terrible for him.“Just what?” Luna asked.Callum had no intention of continuing the topic, so he brought up another matter. “Do you know what’s the relationship between Ruth and Seema’s assistant?”Luna disdainfully said, “I heard that they’re friends. I don’t think they are close enough to affect Seema’s decision.”“You never know.” Callum’s eyes flashed with cunning. He called his personal assistant. “I’m having my 50th birthday party next week. Tell Ruth to come home with her husband and tell them n

“Oh, you’re taking a half-day off.”“What’s the matter?” Ruth looked at her in puzzlement. She did not think Erica would stop her just to ask this question.Erica rubbed her head in embarrassment. “Although we’ve only met a while ago, I think you’re a good person, so I want to give you a suggestion. Mr. Goldwell gave you this position because he wants to test you. Instead of skipping work, you should perform well to get promoted to an important position, just like Miss Luna!”Ruth said nothing.“Did I step over the line? Please forget what I said if I was wrong. I always offend people because I speak my mind.”Ruth remained silent and coldly gauged Erica.It was true that Ruth loafed on the job after joining the company, but it was not every day. She would also observe her colleagues.Erica was a newbie who had just graduated from university. She was a young, naive girl who gossiped about everything with Ruth. Since she always spoke her mind, her other colleagues did not like

Abel closed his eyes. “I’ll go to the birthday party with her, so you and Mom can just stay home. Look, we’re happily married and aren’t planning on getting a divorce. Also, I’m not interested in Owen anymore. What you’re worried about won’t happen.”Gabriel was still doubtful. “Really?”Abel assured him. “Yes!”Gabriel finally gave in. “Alright, we won’t go. But I want you to take a photo when you two leave for the party and send it to me.”Abel had no choice but to agree. “…Fine.”In the Blakewell family’s mansion, Lyla and Gabriel sat facing each other on the couch. Lyla looked at Gabriel confidently. She was not worried about Abel and Ruth. It was as though she was in control of the situation.Gabriel put his phone down and looked at Lyla in frustration. “Abel acted just like you predicted.”Lyla looked at her manicured nails and said, “He is my son. I know him well. I may not be a business expert, but I excel at the psychological warfare of romantic relationships.”Gabriel

Even if Kallan leaned backward, he could not fit both Abel and Ruth into the frame.He politely said, “Can you two sit closer to each other? This looks like carpooling. I don’t think you’ll find this moment nostalgic when you look at this photo in the future.”Both Abel and Ruth were a little embarrassed. They had no idea that Kallan was so humorous.Ruth remembered the call with Lyla. She had firmly told Lyla that she had reconciled with Abel. Lyla would know she was lying if they appeared distant. To avoid that from happening, Ruth leaned toward Abel. Abel had the same thought and leaned toward her cooperatively. The distance between them immediately shortened.Ruth could feel the warmth of Abel’s body through her thin gown and his trousers. When Abel’s familiar scent enshrouded her, memories of their intimate moments flooded her mind.Ruth was stunned for a few seconds. She did not want to separate from Abel, as she wanted to let the scent that she had missed continue to surr

Kallan did not say anything else. He quickly got out of the car and opened the door for Ruth.After Ruth got out of the car, Kallan took the gift, which had been prepared in advance, from the car and stood by her side respectfully.Ruth looked at the gift Kallan was holding. Then, she looked at Abel, who was still wearing a gloomy expression and was waiting nearby. A thought appeared in her mind.It seemed that Abel had dressed up today because he planned to attend this birthday party with her.……The appearance of Ruth and Abel successfully attracted everyone’s attention.Callum was talking to other people when he saw them. He quickly walked to them with a kind smile, and he gently said, “Ruth, Abel, you’re both here.”Bella put on the airs of an elder and said in a sharp voice, “Ruth said you were busy, but look who’s here! I knew you would come to Callum’s birthday party, because you respect him.” Abel glanced at her coldly. Bella was intimidated and immediately shut up.