Ruby was stunned by Bryson’s decisive action. Pushed back and off- balance, she opened her mouth to speak, but he slammed the door shut!
Never since their initial breakup had she felt so dismissed!
She couldn’t fathom that Bryson could truly erase her from his life!
Seething with resentment toward Hannah, Ruby turned, hoisted her dress, and retreated stone-faced.
“Did you get the shot?”
The man hoisted his camera, replying, “Yes, do you want this in tomorrow’s paper, or would you prefer to use it as leverage against his girlfriend?”
Ruby’s fists clenched at the thought of Hannah.
“Send the picture to me first. I have my plans.”
“Since Eliana introduced us, I’ll give you a 20% discount this time.”
Without a word, Ruby transferred the funds. The man checked his phone, his eyebrows lifting.
“If you need similar services in the future, let me know. I’ll offer you a repeat customer discount.”
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Impatiently, she gestured for him to leave, unaware of the smug smile that crept onto his face.
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That evening, Hannah and two others returned to the hotel. Bryson joined them for dinner after wrapping up his work.
“By the way, how’s your project coming along?”
As Bryson talked about the project over dinner, Hannah gave him a reassuring smile.
“Don’t worry. I’ve secured someone dependable for the task. All is well.”
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Just then, Hannah’s phone rang.
She picked it up and swiped the screen to unlock it. A multimedia message appeared, sent from an unknown number.
Who even sent MMS these days?
Driven by curiosity, Hannah tapped on the message and a picture revealed itself. She was taken aback.
The woman in the image was holding onto Bryson!
Hannah knew her. It was Ruby, the same woman who had approached Bryson earlier.
Hannah’s brow furrowed slightly.