Ruby commented with a warm smile, "I guess we were meant to meet."

Lisa beamed, "Ms. Ruby, we surely share a unique connection. You're my idol! Your pictures and stories still grace the walls of Riverbrook TV Station."

Lisa had done her homework. Before Ruby went abroad, she was the star reporter at Riverbrook TV Station. Lisa even visited the station, where Ruby's photos still adorned a corridor. Modestly, Ruby replied, "That was all a long time ago."

Seeing Ruby in good spirits, Lisa pressed on, "So, why did you leave journalism? With your talent, you could have been the head of Riverbrook TV Station by now."

Ruby's face showed a brief flicker of embarrassment. Neil, too, seemed lost for words.

Ruby had been a journalist for many years, braving war zones and exposing global underground networks. She had saved countless homeless orphans and often appeared in international news. She was even a UN peace ambassador. Lisa's question seemed oblivious, especially after calling Ruby her idol.

Just then, the Shaw family's four sons entered, catching their conversation.

TV station? Do you know how

expression faltered. Jacob was internally fuming at Lisa's blunder. Leah had just

took it in stride and graciously invited everyone to join for dinner. Ruby exuded a youthful spirit, radiating a relaxed and free aura unlike the usual

indel

gazing at her adoringly, though he wasntas warm with others, even his sons. The Shaw sons displayed impeccable manners, setting an example of gentlemanly

the four brothers particularly pleasing, especially Kash, whose aloof charm reminded her of Connor. Yet, she was puzzled. Why hadn't Jacob and Leah mentioned anything about a potential match, even in

something she could bring

herself.

plan. As the meal wound down, she pulled a small wooden box from her bag. "Ms. Ruby, for our first meeting, I've brought you this gift. I

opened the box, she found an array of scented candles. The rich aroma of

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