Chapter 644: Ruby Gregory's Confession (24)

"I saw Maya Mitchell go into that European and American store, and I wanted her to see that you were shopping with me, so I lied and said..." Lacking confidence, Ruby Gregory spoke with her head lowering, not daring to look at Steve Burton, her voice pitifully small: "Also, later in the clothing store, I suddenly called your name loudly because Maya didn't see us shopping together, so I did it on purpose."

When Ruby said this, she suddenly lost the courage to continue. She clenched her fingers tightly, feeling a sharp pain, before continuing with a sink-or-swim attitude: "Then she saw me with you, and she followed us as we shopped. I..."

"I... I..." Ruby stammered dishonestly, then closed her eyes, gritted her teeth, and said everything in one breath: "My smiles and closeness to you were all for her to see. Although I wanted to anger her, I was also very happy at the time. I didn't want to use you simply for that purpose. I..."