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Chapter 170

Chapter 170: Stop Her

The drive home was quieter than any of them expected. Maybe it was the adrenaline slowly wearing off, or the emotional toll the night had taken, but the car was mostly filled with soft breathing and the occasional rustle of clothes as they shifted in their seats.

Ruby leaned against Stefan’s shoulder, her eyes fluttering closed for a few minutes, while Rayna scrolled through her phone in the passenger seat, updating Ethan on the online reactions to the livestream.

"Over a hundred thousand views already," she whispered, half in awe, half in disbelief. "And the comments? Everyone’s ripping Ivy apart."

"Good," Ethan said simply, his jaw still tight. "She deserves every word."

When they reached Stefan’s house, the security gate opened without delay. As the SUV pulled up the driveway, the glowing porch light bathed the house in a calm, welcoming warmth that felt almost surreal after the chaos they’d just left.

Ethan got out first, holding the door open for Rayna before helping Ruby step down. Stefan followed last, giving the surroundings a cursory glance, his senses still on high alert even if the storm had passed.

"You sure you want to stay over?" Stefan asked Ethan as they made their way inside.

Ethan smirked. "Well, considering my girlfriend lives here temporarily, and your guest room is more comfortable than my entire apartment—yeah, I’m sure."

Rayna elbowed him gently as they entered the grand foyer. "We’re not going to keep you up all night. Just an hour or two of debriefing and snacks."

"Debriefing?" Ruby asked as she removed her shoes. "You sound like we just got back from war."

Rayna threw her hands up. "Did you see Ivy’s face when she realized the world heard her? That was war."

Laughter trickled out, softening the air. Stefan led Ruby toward the stairs. "We’ll change and be back down. Ethan, the fridge is yours."

Ethan saluted as he and Rayna veered toward the kitchen. "Copy that."

Upstairs, in their bedroom, Ruby peeled off the last of her dress, sighing deeply as she slipped into a soft cotton robe. Stefan changed into joggers and a black T-shirt before checking his phone for missed messages.

As if that was what it had been waiting for, the phone started ringing immediately.

He checked to see that it was his mother calling.

He answered immediately. "Mum?"

her voice calm but laden with pride. "All of

the bed, glancing at Ruby, who

You stayed firm, protected the truth, and didn’t let her

relaxed slightly.

been clever, manipulative, but now she’s angry and exposed. That makes her dangerous, Stefan.

phone.

was a pause before Elizabeth asked again, "How

against the headboard. "I’m not continuing

surprised. "Why not? I thought he

if I brought Ruby personally to him, laid out the truth, and he still doubted us? That says something. He didn’t trust me. He didn’t trust her. He chose to believe Ivy’s side over mine, his business associate. And if Ivy hadn’t lost control, he might’ve stuck to his

slowly. "I

work with someone like that," Stefan said firmly. "It’s not just about money or influence. It’s about integrity. I can’t build anything meaningful with a

softer this time. "Alright. Then don’t.

"Thanks," he said.

girl has nothing left now. And people like

"I will. Goodnight, Mum."

"Goodnight, son."

up, Ruby looked at him quietly. "You’re really cutting

investors—ones who believe in us without needing a dramatic

as

on. Let’s go join your best friend and her very

"Sure. Let’s

the microwave. They were mid-discussion about what kind of Netflix series to binge when Stefan and Ruby reappeared in more

grace us with their presence," Ethan

talk to Mum," Stefan said, grabbing a bottle of water. "And

Rayna snorted.

asked Ruby more seriously as she curled up

a small smile. "The worst is

quietly. "But we’ll stay

nod. "And she will. But she

was truly paying attention to the screen. Instead, they let the warmth of

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