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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?"

Elizabeth said, her voice calm but laden with pride. "All

the bed, glancing at Ruby,

both and tell you that you handled it well. Ruby too," Elizabeth said. "I’m proud of you both. You stayed firm, protected the truth, and didn’t let her manipulate

relaxed slightly. "Thanks,

always been clever,

around the phone. "I know.

before Elizabeth asked again, "How did it go with Mr.

hesitated, then leaned back against the headboard. "I’m not continuing business with

Elizabeth sounded surprised. "Why not? I thought he saw the truth in

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,

slowly. "I

don’t want to 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 man

beat of silence, then Elizabeth spoke, softer this time. "Alright. Then don’t. Do what you

"Thanks," he said.

stay safe. That girl has nothing left now. And people

"I will. Goodnight, Mum."

"Goodnight, son."

Ruby looked at him quietly. "You’re

investors—ones who believe

as she sat

her, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear. "Thanks. Now come on. Let’s go

giggled. "Sure. Let’s do

They were mid-discussion about what kind of Netflix series to binge when Stefan and Ruby reappeared

who finally decided to grace us

grabbing a bottle of water. "And change

Rayna snorted.

Ethan asked Ruby more seriously as she curled up on the couch beside

so," she said with a small smile.

stay ready. Just in case Ivy tries anything

a firm nod. "And she will. But she won’t

bowls of popcorn and turned on the TV, though no one was truly paying attention to the screen. Instead, they let the warmth of the living room settle

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