Chapter 205

Ruby Henderson had thought it over—seriously, thoroughly. Only after weighing every piece of gain and loss did she finally hit Jason Davies’s number. Jason, for once, was actually home spending some time with his son. His mood was surprisingly good. When he saw Ruby’s name pop up on the screen, he couldn’t help but feel a bit smug—figured she was reaching out to patch things up. Not that strange, honestly. He was used to women softening around him—all the perks of money and status. Ruby Henderson? Yeah, he used to think she was just like the rest. Jason’s voice carried a smug undertone. “It’s pretty late. What’s up? If it’s about work, let’s wait for the morning meeting. But if it’s personal…” On the other end, Ruby’s voice was raspy, but calm: “It’s personal.” No hesitation, she went straight to the point. “Sorry, Mr. Davies. I’m not marrying you. If you’re wondering why… I can put together a PowerPoint with your steamy clips featuring Miss Vivian Brooks and present it at tomorrow’s m