Married to the Boss: A Love in Disguise by Ava Green

Ruby’s hands shook with fright. “Harry, what should I do? It’s Worm calling.”

Harry took her phone with one hand and placed the other on her shoulder. “Ruby, don’t panic. I’ll answer it and talk to her. Go wash your face and calm down. Then get your parents to the table. Try not to let Worm see anything unusual.”

“Okay.” Ruby hurried into the bathroom.

Harry cleared his throat and answered the video call. “Worm, happy new year! I wish you everlasting happiness.”

“We all will have a prosperous new year,” Lumma said, telling from the background that Harry was not in his house. “Are you at Ruby’s house? Where is she? Why didn’t she answer the phone? Did she go on a blind date without letting me know?”

Harry laughed. “What blind date? I’m spending the New Year with Ruby at her house tonight. Her parents are preparing dinner for us, and Ruby is helping in the kitchen.”

said, “I haven’t seen them for

the table. Ruby made an ‘OK‘ gesture to him, and he directed the camera toward

greeted them sweetly, “Happy New Year,

with a smile, “Happy New Year,

angry with Andrew earlier, but despite her depression, she responded with a smile, “Happy New Year, Lumma. Ruby told me you were on a trip to Preivlille. How is everything going over there?

length, and Lumma responded politely. After the incident, Lumma’s relationship

We’re going to chat with Worm in private.” Ruby grabbed

a little nasal. “Worm, listen carefully. You

sensed that something was

subject. “Are there