CHAPTER 17

Ruby never thought she would get to this point. Watching her first love find happiness, Victor and Carly's engagement party was just minutes away.

Ruby, who found it strange to stay inside. Choosing to go outside for a breath of fresh air, she sat with her legs crossed. Taking a sip from a can of soda and waiting for Noah's arrival turned out to be boring for Ruby.

"Mr. Leo, congratulations on your daughter's engagement."

Ruby slightly turned her body to look at the two people not far from her. They were slightly shielded by a tree, but Ruby could hear their conversation.

"Thank you, Mr. Hendrick," Leo replied, accepting the hand of the man who had once been his rival and now turned into his best friend.

"I thought you refused to accept a candidate from Antony's family," Hendrick replied, reaching into his pocket and pulling out a cigarette, burning the end quickly.

"Of course I refused! But on second thought, there's no harm in making the most of Antony's son." Leo accepted the