Ruby stood there, her mind a scrambled mess, as she clutched her reddening cheek. "Dad, why did you hit me?" she asked, her voice a mix of confusion and hurt.

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Ruby and Lauren were both overpowered by Billy's intimidating presence. They didn't understand his sudden outburst and could only glare back in anger, bewildered.

Billy's gaze was icy as it fixed on Ruby. "Ruby, how could you do such a thing?" he demanded.

Puzzled, Ruby replied, "What did I do?"

"Your classmates came to my office," Billy continued, his voice rising, "claiming you sold them out to some men."

skipped a beat, then she retorted, "Dad, I

when they came to celebrate finding your biological parents, you turned around and sold them

proof? If

wouldn't do such a

pained. "Mom, let's just drop it. After all, they're still my classmates. Maybe they're just trying to shake us down. I'll talk to them tomorrow and clear things up." Ruby's demeanor showed no signs of deceit. Billy watched Ruby as she spoke, whose voice

I possibly harm my classmates? They were the ones who drank too much. I was kind enough to book their rooms. Xavier was there, too. He and I left together. How was I supposed to know they'd get drunk? How could I have known they'd hook up

been so obedient, but you chose to believe others over her!" Billy was at a loss for words. He didn't offer an apology, just trudged upstairs. Ruby

had dropped Josefina off at her home, not just at the gate but right at the entrance. His driver had come to pick them up, as the rideshare from earlier had left after dropping them off at the restaurant. Hattie and Garrett, hearing the car, came out to see. They exchanged a knowing look upon seeing Oliver's

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