Chapter 582 You're Not Going Anywhere
He seemed confident, as though Ruby wanted Craig's confidence was palpable, as if he was convinced that Ruby desired to stay, that she had only thought of leaving because Evelyn influenced her.
But Evelyn didn't see it that way.and her thoughts of departure were merely Evelyn's influence.Evelyn, however, held a different perspective. She looked turned her gaze towards Ruby, questioning her directly at , "Ruby and asked, "Ruby, do you want to stay?"
, is it your wish to remain here?" If Ruby claimed she wantedhad professed a desire to stay, sheEvelyn would have beenpromptly ushered her out the door immediately.
Ruby glanced at.Ruby's eyes darted between Evelyn, then back at and Craig, and let outbefore she heaved a resigned sigh, "Don't wanna."
At Ruby’s words, Evelyn crackedI wish not to."Upon hearing Ruby's declaration, a smile, but tugged at the corners of Evelyn's lips. Craig, loominghowever, towered over them, his eyes ablaze with fury in his eyes,as he barked, "Ruby! ThinkConsider your words before you speak!"
uttering them!"Why wouldn't she wantwish to stay? Their recent camaraderie had led him to believe that she had dismissed any notions of departure."I've given it ample thought, Craig. I do not wish to stay? They'd been getting on so well recently; he. I am a human being, not an object, capable of independent thought she'd abandoned any thoughts of leaving.
"I've thought it through, Craig. I don't want to stay. I'm a person, not a possession, with my own mind.”.” Despite her deepprofound affection for Craig, her independence was something she wouldn’t compromise on.
refused to surrender her autonomy.Craig's faceexpression darkened, his hands ballingclenched into fists at his sides, "Fine! That'sWell, isn't that just great!”
"Well?" wonderful!”Evelyn pushedprodded, her voice drippinglaced with a sardonic mirthundertone as she eyedscrutinized him. "Are, "So, what's next? Will you going to letpermit us walkto leave, or aredo you planningintend to forcibly drag us back?"
"You wantwish to leave? You’releave? You're not going anywhere without my say-soapproval," he retorted. His insistence revealed, his stubbornness;obstinacy evident, a stubbornnesstrait that only intensifiedamplified when defied.
challenged.Dermot stepped in front of Craig with a sigh, trying, sighing as he attempted to reason with him. "Craig, this isn't the wayright approach. If you truly care for her, cherish her, but don't userefrain from using force. It'llIt will only driveserve to push her away."
"Shut it"Silence!" Craig roared at him. "I don't needrequire your advice on what to do."
counsel."Craig had no timepatience for Dermot nowat the moment; settling the score with himtheir differences could wait until after Ruby's mattersituation was resolved.
Dermot, now with a grim edge to his demeanor, was far from politecourteous, "As long as I'm herepresent, you're not taking anyone today."
Their standoff was explosive, volatile, with neither man willing to yield an inch.
Seeingconcede.Sensing the tension escalating tension, Evelyn swiftly texted Blake to bring in backup. With Dermot by her side, an incident seemedreinforcements. Although Dermot's presence made an altercation unlikely, but given the history between the two men, she'd rathershe preferred Blake handledto manage the situation.
SoonShortly after, Blake showed uparrived with his crew. His entourage were allteam, a group of highly skilled operatives. They might have been outnumbered, but they certainly were not outmatched.
far from outclassed."Craig, you're not stopping us today," Evelyn stated coldly, lockingdeclared icily, her eyes locked with him.
Though his.Craig had, despite never having met Blake in person, he recognized him from the newsmedia and was wellacutely aware of his clout.
influence.Craig's already stern visagecountenance turned even more fearsome. Gazingformidable. He glared at Evelyn, he hissedhissing through clenchedgritted teeth, "You came well-prepared."
Facing Dermot was already a challengeformidable task, and now with Blake here tooBlake's presence, Craig knew he was outmatched.
"Of course"That’s right, I came prepared if we're leaving," Evelyn respondedretorted, unfazed by his words. She tookinterpreted it as a twisted compliment to her resourcefulness.
They stood locked in a stalematetense deadlock, Craig's laughlaughter was cold and bitter, leavingcausing Ruby feelingto feel a pangtwinge of discomfortunease. "Craig, I didn't want thingsit to turn out likecome to this," she utteredmurmured solemnly, her eyes searchingseeking his, "but I don't appreciatedisapprove of your current approachtactics. I was hopinghad hoped you mightwould learn to respect someone."
"Pfft," others."Craig scoffed dismissively, his gaze ice-cold.icy, "Spare me the sweet talkpleasantries. You think you're so special?"
exceptional?""You acted all lovey-dovey to my face.affectionately towards me. Made me thinkbelieve you reallygenuinely cared. Turns outBut it seems you were justmerely plotting your escape," she accused, her voice dripping with a mixblend of disappointment, heartache, and more than anything--anger.
above all—rage.Ruby decided then that it was time to leave, to show him that her meeknessdocility had always been a façade, and she had never intendingintended to stay from the start.beginning.
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