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.

sharp, and unreadable. His expensive navy suit hugged his lean frame like it was stitched directly onto his

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

Ashford," Stefan greeted. "To what do I

offered a faint smile that didn’t reach his eyes. "I thought it was time for a... private conversation. One free of theatrics or

for him to sit. "You’ve always been Richard’s

down slowly, crossing one leg over the other. "I support power, Stefan. And

"Is she part of this conversation?" he asked and Stefan didn’t need to ask who

is." he

on her for a beat

quietly, keeping her expression neutral, but her mind raced. What

leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees. "Richard made a mistake today. A costly one. Challenging you in front of the board without a backup plan? It exposed his

I was

slightly. "The way you handled

"Are

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

is, Ruby thought, almost

kind of terms?" Stefan

firm has been expanding rapidly. If we joined forces—if I had a guaranteed role in

"And what

"He’s not my concern anymore. He backed

man. There was something too polished, too rehearsed about

Stefan asked, echoing her thoughts. "Why

let personal ego blind me to rising tides.

could feel the way his fingers drummed faintly on

finally. "But I don’t make alliances based on

you to," Ashford replied. "Which is why I came

reached into his briefcase and pulled out a thin folder, sliding it across the

so Ruby opened it instead.

she said. "From

"Stolen?" Stefan asked dryly.

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