All Chapters of Married To a Stranger : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Leo's words hung in the air. One by one, all eyes turned to Carter. Carter looked stunned. “Wait. Did Owen arrange this room?” he asked, his voice unsteady. “That's right,” Leo replied calmly. Owen, however, said nothing. Maintaining a composed, distant expression, he stepped out into the hallway, clearly giving the family their privacy. Only Ruby knew he was there, but she kept her lips sealed despite her surprise. Natalia was stunned, too, but she recovered quickly, forcing a smile. “So, Carter, your uncle secured the suite for you. How nice of him.” Leo chimed in with a smile. “Actually, Miss Ruby asked the boss to arrange this.” “Did you ask hi

She answered in a cool professional tone, her voice unrecognizable. Isabel's voice was practically dripping with respect. “Hello, Dr. N. I apologize for the sudden call.” “I'm Isabel Natalia Anderson's daughter.” “I've come to you with a very exciting proposition.” “The Knight Corporation has invited you to join its R and D team with my mother's endorsement.” “Would you consider—” “Not interested,” Ruby cut in, her modulated voice cold as steel. Isabel began to protest, but Ruby interrupted. “I only consult for companies under Mrs. Anderson's direct ownership.” “Don't call me again.” And with that, she ended the call, leaving Isabel with the face of a smoking volcano. It was Monday morning when Ruby dropped the puppy off with Matilda and headed to work. Out on the street, she was

For a split second, something shifted in Ruby's mind. The one book that might hold the answers to her entire life was gone. All this time, it had sat in the Knight Library, untouched, gathering dust, unnoticed by everyone else. No one had ever cared enough to look twice. It hadn't mattered to anyone but her. That was when it hit her. There was only one person in the entire company who could take a book from the library. On the top floor, Owen frowned as he flipped through the thick book in his hands. He had a basic understanding of the subject, courtesy of his grandmother's illness, but yet the subject matter was dense, impenetrable. Even he couldn't help but wonder why Ruby was reading it. Leo finished his detailed report on the situation downstairs and reported, "Sir. Ruby is completely taking advantage of your grandmother's kindness. She's doing whatever she wants. You went out of your way to place her in a department related to her major, to give her a real shot, and sh

Ruby's words landed hard. The room went quiet. This wasn't a junior employee speaking out of turn. She had openly challenged a Knight. Everyone felt the tension tighten. Even if Carter was wrong, most of them thought Ruby could have handled it more carefully. "Your permission?" Carter sneered. "Ruby Anderson, this is a staffing decision within the Knight Group. What you want doesn't matter." "Then, what about Dr. N's opinion?" Ruby replied lightly. Her tone edged with sarcasm. Carter stiffened. What does Dr. N have to do with her? The thought unsettled him. Don't tell me she knows Dr. N. Ruby's lips curved into a slow smile. She began to say, "I am..." But before she could finish, Chris stepped in front of her. "I'm with our team lead," Chris said. Ruby's eyes widened as she turned toward him.

"I don't think you can match Izzie. Can you just name your price?" Ruby paused. "I'll get it from the Knights." Isabel grabbed Shane's sleeve, panic breaking through her composure. "I'll figure it out. Just get out of here now." Shane chuckled, clearly satisfied. He knew she would pay. She always did. "All right." He shrugged. "Works for me." As he passed Ruby, he paused and leaned in close, his breath brushing her ear. "My dear niece," he murmured with a smug smile, "secrets are always for sale." With that, he walked away. Ruby watched him go. She pulled out her phone and messaged Miles, asking him to look into Shane Sutton. Miles replied quickly, agreeing to dig into it. He added that there was an industry gathering the next day and