Chapter 207

A firm voice rang out behind Ruby, filled with anger and authority. She turned around and saw Michael—his face was stern, his eyes holding an unspoken turmoil. Raising her eyebrows, Ruby asked directly, "Mr. Carter, do you need something?" Michael didn’t look at her, but his words carried a clear warning. "Manager Logan, I need to speak with Ruby in private. Would you mind stepping aside for a while?" Logan forced a polite smile, but his eyebrows knitted slightly as if he were uncomfortable. Still, masking his thoughts, he replied in a light tone, "Of course, I'll be on my way then." Ruby noticed his hesitation and immediately spoke, "Manager Logan, ignore him. Come to my place!" Without a second thought, Logan followed her. Michael stood frozen, helpless and restless. He had tried to intervene, yet all he could do was watch as the woman he loved walked away, inviting another man into her home. A sharp, stabbing pain suddenly surged in his chest, piercing deep like a needle. "Cough… co