The First Heir

In the elevator, Ruby had also recognized both Howard and Philip.

Without an ounce of regret, her first response was to frown disgustedly and glare at the duo.

Then, right before Howard’s eyes, she pecked the middle-aged man on his cheek and neck.

She even went as far as to humor the man by clinging on to him.

Time froze.

The elevator doors closed.

Philip sighed hopelessly and walked forward to pat the shocked Howard on his shoulder. “I’ve been trying to tell you. Ruby…”

Howard interrupted before Philip could finish talking. With a forced smile and tears that threatened to spill from his eyes, he said, “Come on, let’s go. It’s time to eat. Ruby just went to buy something. She’ll be back in a while.”

Philip was stunned. ‘Howard really doesn’t plan to admit it, does he?’

Having said that, Howard turned to leave.

Philip’s expression hardened as he watched Howard’s retreating figure. He roared, “Dude! How the f*ck long more are you going to lie to yourself? That over there was Ruby Ford! The woman you’ve loved for four long years! The woman who has only seen you as a wallet and nothing else!”

“Stop!”

Howard turned around and glowered at Philip with reddened eyes. “It wasn’t her! It wasn’t!”

Right at that moment, the doors to the elevator opened again and out walked Ruby.

past Philip to glare at Howard with both her hands crossed before her

wiping the tears in his eyes, Howard brought his entire face into a smile. “What are you talking about? Where did you go? I thought you said

Smack!

to his cheek, Ruby stared disdainfully at Howard. “It’s over, Howard Lowe. I’ve had

her tone completely

held on to his composed facade. “Come on, Ruby. It’s not funny.

not believe his eyes. This was the woman

Ruby never

What can you give me, Howard Lowe? Do you have money? Or do you have a house? What, were you

her sculptured features. With a slim and slender finger, she poked disdainfully at Howard’s chest. “Stop dreaming, Howard. Everything with you was just a game. You’re worth nothing

were horrible words to

spread like wildfire within

hell,

can you even say

years taking care of you. How can you be

as he spoke in a self-convincing manner, “Come on, Ruby. Let’s not fight, okay? I know you’re angry about what happened today. I’m sorry, please don’t break up with me, please. My parents took a six-hour train just to be here today. They really like

the box to reveal a small diamond ring. “Ruby, I got this for you. I know the diamond’s small, but I promise I’ll work harder and change it to a bigger one soon. The passbook holds all my savings, so there’s around 300,000 bucks in there. It should be enough to pay the

actions stirred the interests

come out of the private

feasted their eyes quietly upon the scene

them that Howard Lowe

Just another dumb*ss.

“Haha.”