Forbidden Passion

Chapter 464 Do I Look Like a Douchebag to You?

Donovan parked outside a pharmacy, got out, and bought an ice pack and a towel. Back in the car, he wrapped the ice pack in the towel and placed it on Ruby's face. Ruby shivered from the cold, tilting her head back.

"Use this to reduce the swelling," Donovan said, handing her the ice pack.

Ruby pressed it against her face silently. She had just cried in front of Donovan and now felt embarrassed.

"Sorry, Donovan. You must have got important business at the Reynolds Group. I can get off here, and you can go take care of what you need to do. Don't worry about me," Ruby said apologetically. Her previous arrogance was gone. She had changed from a spoiled princess to a considerate sweetheart, thanks to Donovan.

Initially, Ruby approached Donovan with ulterior motives. She wanted to win him over and then ditch him. But now, she genuinely liked him.

Donovan glanced at her. "You're feeling down, and I can't just leave you here. That would be heartless."

Ruby lowered her head. "But I'm delaying your important work."

"It's fine. I can go tomorrow," Donovan said, tapping the steering wheel. Seeing Ruby's anxious expression, he started the car. "I'll take you somewhere." Ruby didn't know where they were going until they stopped at the International Finance Center. She followed Donovan into a Häagen-Dazs shop. Donovan seated Ruby by the window and ordered ice cream. "I heard that eating something sweet can improve your mood," he said.

"Isn't it too cold for ice cream?" Ruby asked.

"Don't girls like spicy food in the summer and ice cream in the winter? If you don't like it, we can get something warm," Donovan replied.

Seeing him about to get up, Ruby quickly grabbed his hand, and both froze.

heard ice cream pairs well with snowy weather.

at the falling snowflakes. "What a

shyly, glancing at Donovan with red ears. She

the shop.

If it weren't for

like Phoebe from certain angles. "No need to thank me. If you're ever unhappy, come find me, and I'll cheer you up." Ruby stopped and stared

said playfully, "Didn't you say you love me? How could I let someone

loved you, would you also

his answer but also fearing

eyes. "Do I come off as a

His near brush with danger at the hands of a female con artist had revealed a vulnerable and emotional side to him. Being loved by Donovan would probably

"No," Ruby said.

smiled and gently flicked her forehead. "Silly

figure. Her heart felt warm. "Donovan, let's go skiing during

"Sure," Donovan replied.

Theodore were back and called Phoebe, inviting

the couch. Hearing the phone ring, Phoebe blushed and crawled out from under him to

had planned to go to the Golden Apartment to pick up Ollie, so she

for dinner tonight. We can bring the local specialties we bought and pick up Ollie." Given Evelyn's dislike for Ollie, he must have had a tough time

to the Imperial

parked outside the complex and walked in with their gifts. They ran into Donovan at the entrance. Donovan greeted Theodore first and then said, "You guys are finally back. If you hadn't come soon, Mom and Ollie would have torn the roof off." "Is