for Ruby. She was detained in a sma

ecause the surgery had been delayed. Ruby bea

oper burial yet. Her helplessness was e

been a loner. Her family was all she ha

on had called the police. She couldn't believe h

d. Tom Hastings, a kind-hearted teacher f

ns at the library and they had become relatively close ever since.

g around as she missed their usual priva

said, his voice filled with concern a

uth was, she was far from okay

er brother's death, and her debt to Brad

hat could have happened to me if you had not come to bail me ou

her. I made the down payment for your mother's surgery. She should be out of the sur

nk you, Thank you so much. I will definitely repay you". Ruby

r phone buzzed in her pocket, and w

This is Brad Carrington. Meet me at my offi

d no choice but to face him. This debt was what landed her in

Carrington Group Headquarters? I have some issues

me" Tom replied, looking surprised and demandi

just have to get there now." She said

met with a spotless lobby. It had marble floors and

jeans and faded blouse. Her shoes made her

on her. There were murmurs and even laughter aimed at making h

ention of people attractively or positivel

e on the top floor by a receptio

of the building. The walls were lined with expensive artwo

t, his dark eyes locking

t, his posture relaxed but commanding. There

ally. "I would offer you a seat

e clasped tightly behind her back

're here," Brad continued,

t help but think that she was waiting for another sort

n his chair. "You

stained significant damage because of your carelessness. Naturally, I would sue you

ice?" she mumurmed, her voice low

usiness deal. "You'll work for me until the debt is paid of

er choice but to accept. The position requires someone wh

wasn't qualified to take care of a child, let

She was drowning in debt, and she cou

nd some way out of this situation. "And I work at a dine

in the Carrington mansion. Your education can continue depending o

your debt. I would be offering an employee benefit which in this case would be making sure that your mother's m

her mother's surgery, something she wanted more

who had her arrested and seemed villa

she couldn't. Her mother's life was on the lin

Ruby whispered, h

lad we both agree. You'll move in immediately. My driver will take you to your

al first before going home to pack my things." Ruby

don't think you understand, Ruby. You will always have to do as I say and I just sai

orry, Sir." Ruby st

be seeing your mum anytime soon unless I am very pleased with y

You may leave now. My driver is waiting by

I won't. Okay Sir." she promised, though

idn't belong in, with a man who see

to the stack of papers on his desk, dismissing her

just sold her soul, but she had no other