Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Could Be A Trap

Naomi gave a tight nod and left the room. Once they were alone again, Ruby stepped in front of him, her eyes narrowed with concern.

"Are you sure about this? It could be a trap."

Stefan gave a small smile. "Probably. But I’m not afraid of traps."

"Maybe not," she said. "But I am."

He touched her cheek gently. "You don’t need to be. I have you."

Ruby felt her breath hitch. How could this man—surrounded by pressure, betrayal, and expectations—still manage to see her?

"You’re reckless sometimes," she whispered. "You know that?"

He grinned. "You love that about me." .com

She rolled her eyes but didn’t deny it. Not because she it was true but because she somehow liked this part of him.

He reached out, taking her hand and pulling her gently onto his lap. "Just stay this way," he murmured. "Just for a minute. Before the chaos begins again."

Ruby relaxed into him, wrapping her arms around his neck. "One minute," she agreed. "But you owe me coffee later."

He chuckled softly. "Deal."

As they sat there—locked in a rare moment of stillness—neither of them knew what Mr. Ashford would bring. But for now, it didn’t matter.

The silence in the office was broken by another knock—firm, deliberate.

Ruby stood from Stefan’s lap quickly, smoothing the front of her blouse as Naomi opened the door.

"Mr. Ashford is here," Naomi announced, stepping aside.

had a face carved from marble—emotionless, sharp,

the way his muscles subtly tensed as Ashford approached. She moved to stand beside him—not behind him, not away from him—but beside him, where

"To what do

it

Stefan said, motioning for him to sit. "You’ve always been Richard’s

over the other.

this conversation?"

is." he answered

a beat too

but her mind raced. What does he

a mistake today. A costly one. Challenging you in front of the board without

thought I was weak," Stefan

you proved otherwise." Ashford’s lips curved ever so slightly. "The way you handled the accusations... it impressed

tilted his head. "Are you saying

saying I’m considering it," Ashford said smoothly. "But not without

Ruby thought,

terms?" Stefan asked, his

said. "My consulting firm has been expanding rapidly. If we joined forces—if I had a guaranteed role in shaping Winters Corp’s international strategy—it could be

"And what about

concern anymore.

was something too polished, too rehearsed about

"Why come to me directly, after

don’t let personal ego blind me to rising tides. You

his fingers drummed faintly on the desk’s edge—his silent tell that he was

I don’t make alliances based on

wouldn’t expect you to," Ashford replied. "Which is why I

his briefcase and pulled out

so Ruby opened it instead. Her eyes

she said. "From

"Stolen?" Stefan asked dryly.

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