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Chapter 91
Chapter 91
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Reflecting on the past, Bailee felt everything was absurd. Her eyes, once full of trust, now held only bitterness and self- mockery.
All these years, she had been fooled by Jackson’s hypocrisy and sweet words. She trusted and relied on him so much, yer never noticed his disgust towards her.
Before Bailee could collect herself, she saw Ruby inside the office picking up the cup of latte Bailee had prepared and saying, “Have some coffee and rest. I’ve already ordered food. It’ll be here soon.” Her voice was gentle, but her smile held a hint of mockery.
Jackson took the coffee. As soon as the milky aroma reached him, he frowned, displeased, “A latte? You know I hate this.” His tone was low, as if he didn’t want to upset Ruby.
Hearing this. Bailee felt something piercing her heart. Pain spread through her body.
She was stunned, thinking, ‘He hates lattes? Back then, when he learned I loved lattes, he said it was his favorite too, and we were perfectly matched. Was it all an act? Those sweet words were all lies? How could he deceive me like this?‘
Tears streamed down Bailee’s face, falling heavily to the floor.
Inside the office. Ruby patted her forehead as if remorseful, though her eyes sparkled slyly. Her tone was apologetic yet coy. “Oh, how careless of me. I forgot to mention that your wife made this specially for you.
“She said it was your favorite. She asked me to remind you to drink it. As a secretary, how could I defy her wishes?”
Jackson’s irritation vanished. He raised an eyebrow, a teasing smile curling his lips. “Careless? Seems to me you did it… on purpose?”
First the food, then the coffee–Jackson, a seasoned businessman, saw through Ruby’s games. It was just women vying for
attention.
As he spoke, he pulled Ruby close by the waist, drawing her firmly against him in an intimate gesture.
Ruby showed no embarrassment at being caught. Her well–maintained fingers gently stroked Jackson’s jaw as she murmured, “You figured me out? Yes. I did it on purpose. Will you be angry?”
Jackson’s eyes narrowed. He whispered near her ear, “How could I be? I love seeing you jealous.”
Ruby giggled and pushed him playfully. “Really?”
Jackson smiled faintly, saying nothing.
Ruby tossed Bailee’s coffee, cup and all, right into the trash can, like she couldn’t wait to get rid of something filthy.
Then, she wiped her hands, then handed Jackson her black coffee, blinking coyly. “Sorry. I spilled your wife’s coffee. Here’s the black coffee I made for you. Forgive me?” Her words sounded apologetic, but her smile was smug.
Jackson sipped from her hand, his frown casing. “You know my taste better. But…”
Ruby raised an eyebrow with playful curiosity. “But what?”
Jackson set the cup down and pulled her close by the waist, pressing her firmly against him. “You tried to disgust me with that stuff. How should I make you pay for that?”
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Ruby wasn’t fazed at all. She bit her lower lip, leaned in, and traced his chest teasingly. “Then what? Plan to punish me? Her hand slid down his shirt slowly.
Jackson closed his eyes, letting out a low groan as heat flashed through them, his breath coming heavy. “You’re going to be punished
With that, he swept the cup off the desk with one hand, then gripped Ruby’s slender waist and lifted her onto the desk, leaning down to kiss her deeply.
Ruby feigned slight embarrassment. “This is your office. Someone will bring lunch. What if we’re seen?”
Jackson didn’t care. “Who cares? It’s not the first time. No one would dare talk.”
The next second, a sharp rip sounded, followed by the wet noise of their passionate kiss.
The scene stabbed Bailee’s heart. Her eyes widened, red with shock and rage. She stumbled back, unsteady. Her fists clenched, nails digging into her palms, yet she felt no pain.
An impulse surged–to rush in, beat them, demand how they dared humiliate her, trample her feelings, and deceive her for
years.
But reason washed over her like cold water. Her fists slowly relaxed. She thought, ‘No, I can’t act on impulse. From their talk, this wasn’t new. Jackson betrayed me. What’s the use of confronting him? Listen to more lies? Or break all ties?
‘No! As Kayla said, Jackson is the president of Sexton Group now, not the ordinary man before we got married. I can’t control him.
“My father is gone. I’m not that protected girl anymore. Bursting in would only shatter things and make Jackson reckless. I’d only end up in a worse position. I must not act rashly.‘
Thinking about how Jackson’s smooth talk tricked her into giving up her shares, making him become the ruler while she, the Perry family’s heiress, was sidelined, even struggling to enter her company, Bailee wished she could slap herself hard.
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