Chapter 204

Ruby Henderson let out a laugh. "Did I really give you the cold shoulder?" She picked up the handbag, gave it a quick once-over, and her smile turned even more casual. “Thanks for the gift—fancy stuff, I do like it. But let's be real, this was probably something you picked up to please another woman, and then remembered you had a fiancée to deal with. Jason, if you were hoping I’d be jumping with joy, I could put on a show for you.” That jab hit a nerve. Jason Davies’ eyes narrowed. "Watch your words, Ruby," he said, voice low. But Ruby’s smile didn’t waver—it only made her look more dazzling. “Aw, getting worked up now? That’s not like you. Ever think about what role you're playing right now? Boss or future husband? Truth is, you suck at both. A boss shouldn’t be messing around with his assistant. A husband? Ha, what a joke. You’re the one out there having fun—why vent on me? Are those women too needy? Just sign a contract or something.” Jason set his cup down and looked at her like h