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Chapter 81

Jonah's random question startled Ruby. She shook her head. No. Why do you ask? Jonah seemed thrown. No. Are you sure? His eyes scanned the young woman once more. It was uncanny. Ruby's eyes, her face. It was like he was looking at a younger version of someone he once knew. Ruby paused. "I'm sure." Jonah frowned. His disappointment was clear. "Oh, I guess I was mistaken. I'm sorry. And once again, thank you for everything you've done for my CC." Ruby didn't think much of it. She offered him a polite smile and chatted with Cecilia again. Carmella, standing nearby, gave her husband a sharp nudge, whispering, "Who does she look like? From the look on your face, I'd say she's an old flame." Jonah quickly defended himself, hissing back, "Hey, easy. Don't be ridiculous. She was an older woman I respected deeply." "For a moment, I thought Ruby could be her granddau

Chapter 82

My cousin's married. I haven't actually met his wife yet, but they've been together for two years, and from what I hear, they're solid. You don't want to be the other woman. Ruby, it never ends well. Ruby just watched him in the mirror. A slow smile touched her lips as she stroked her chin. "And do you happen to know who his legal wife is?" she asked. "Who?" He frowned. Ruby grinned at him. Julian let out an awkward chuckle. "Come on, Dr. N, don't mess with me. My cousin's wife is studying overseas. There's no way it's you." Ruby just smiled and said nothing more. Their car pulled up to the Anderson residence, just as the Cabots arrived. "Stay in the car." Ruby ordered Julian, then jumped out and hurried inside, ahead of the others. She needed to check on Natalia, to warn her before the Cabots came in hot. But the moment she stepped into the living room, a

Chapter 83

Isabel went pale under her mother's burning glare. "Mom, I..." she stammered. But Natalia only held up her hand, telling Isabel she had to zip it, her eyes fixed on her daughter as she hissed a single word. "Neil." Isabel's eyes went wide in disbelief. "What?" "I said, Neil." Natalia's voice was sharp, and the agitation made her start coughing again. Warren couldn't help but intervene. "Nat, don't get so angry. It's not that big of a deal." Natalia glared at her husband, her voice shaking with fury. "A person's character is everything. How could she do something like this? First she uses Dr. N's name for her own gain, and now she steals Ruby's credit. How dare you ask me to calm down, Warren?" Seeing her blood pressure rising and her cough returning, Ruby quickly said, "Mrs. Anderson, getting this upset isn't

Chapter 84

The more detached she sounded, the more Shane started to panic that she wouldn't show up, and the more he let slip. She had him right where she wanted him. Shane, a nervous wreck after being hunted and beaten for the last two days, was at the end of his rope. Hearing her doubt, he blurted out, "It's worth it. I swear it is. This is about you and the Anderson family." "Me and the Anderson family? I have nothing to do with them." Ruby pushed, but Shane clammed up. "Not another word until you give me the money." Ruby recognized Shane's street-smart cunning. This was all she'd extract from him now. "Where are you?" she asked. "I'll text you the address. Bring cash." After he hung up, Shane sent her the location. Ruby had already walked out of the gated community and was looking for Julian.

Chapter 85

Owen started to move, about to enter first, but Ruby beat him to it. She eased the door open with barely a sound. She didn't trust her uncle any farther than she could throw him. Every nerve in her body was bracing for some kind of trap. The room was pitch black, no lights, no windows, nothing. Ruby slipped inside, and the second she cleared the doorway, a dark figure burst out of the darkness, lunging at her. "Oh, my sweet little darling niece," a voice snarled. "If I don't get my money today, you're not walking out of here." The threat. His voice was unmistakable. Ruby didn't flinch. She rolled her eyes as she let out a cold little laugh. She pivoted on her heel and snapped out a vicious kick. The man went flying, slamming into the floor with a bone-rattling thud. The sound sent Owen barging through the door. "Ruby, are you okay?" he called out nervously,

Chapter 86

The officer flinched as he looked at Ruby. Even if she had killed the guy, it would likely be ruled self-defense, not premeditated murder. She wasn't resisting. She wasn't running. Handcuffs felt excessive. He could tell Zoe had it out for her and was just giving her a hard time. He cleared his throat and shot Ruby an apologetic look. Owen stepped forward to protest, but Ruby gave him a tiny shake of her head. She then held out her hands. The cold snap of metal closed around her wrists, and the officers escorted her. Owen followed close behind her. "I'm getting a lawyer right now. Don't say a word until they get there." Ruby nodded calmly. "Just tell Grandma I'll be out of touch for a couple of days." She would be worried sick. Owen nodded and said nothing. The group reached the ground floor. Ruby was guided into the back of

Chapter 87

Ruby nodded. "I'm sure." Zoe frowned. "Then what about the voice?" Ruby thought for a moment. "Could it have been a recording on his phone? Did you check?" Zoe sneered. "The phone is evidence. It's not going anywhere." She narrowed her eyes. "But the message he left for you..." Ruby's eyes brightened just a fraction. "Are you going to tell me?" Zoe stared at her for a long moment. "That was a voice memo." And for the first time since the arrest, Ruby felt something shift. Her head snapped up. "What did he say?" Zoe's expression turned rigid. "Department regs do not allow suspects to access evidence. But don't worry. Once the case is

Chapter 88

Meanwhile, Zoe singer finished the autopsy. She confirmed the victim died from a single penetrating wound. And the time of death was a match. If it were any other day, she would have been mighty pleased with her work, but not today. All the evidence pointed squarely at Ruby. Zoe finalized the autopsy report and headed downstairs. She glanced at the interrogation room monitor and froze. It was Ruby. On the screen, Ruby's eyes were red and swollen. A wave of panic hit Zoe as she burst into the interrogation room, switching the red light off. The room plunged into darkness. Ruby squinted at her savior, her vision still a blur. "You came to save me. I knew you would." "What the hell are you doing?" Zoe demanded, fury in her voice. "Who authorized this?" Donovan straightened slowly. "That would be m

Chapter 89

The stinging in Ruby's eyes had finally started to fade. Her hands were free, and someone had left her a glass of water. She had just taken a sip to wet her chapped lips when Zoe stormed in, her face dark. Ruby, she said coldly. You never trusted me at all, did you? Ruby looked up, startled. No. "No?" Zoe snapped. Then what's this? She slapped the bail form onto the table. Filing for bail claiming anemia. That's a lie I can disprove with one test. Ruby finally remembered it was time for her infusion. Myles always reminded her. She'd almost forgotten. She lowered her gaze. I really do have anemia. "You're still lying." Zoe was furious. She grabbed Ruby's hand, pricked her finger with a lancet, and squeezed a drop of blood onto a slide. Before fiercely letting go,

Chapter 90

Oblivious to Zoe's rising rage, Sheila kept moaning about her wretched daughter.Pathetic little wretch. Zoe heard Sheila mutter. She slammed the cell door shut and stormed back upstairs.Soon enough, the report was ready. The moment she saw the data, her face darkened.Iron levels, normal, not anemic in the slightest, A damn liar.Her hands trembled as she grabbed the report and marched straight back to the interrogation room. She slammed it down in front of Ruby so hard the table rattled.Mean advance. Zoe snapped. Is it fun lying to my face over and over again?Ruby didn't even look at the paper. She closed her eyes and sighed.Of course, not try it again in two days, and it will pop up in the results.Zoe froze. Ruby opened her eyes. I tried to tell you earlier, you left before I could.Ruby's anemia was a strange beast. Every month, she would lose a massive amount of iron with every period and needed infusion to get ahead of it.As long as she wasn't bleeding, her iron levels wer

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