Chapter 40: No Choice But to Endure (4)

"Ruby Gregory, it seems I've overestimated you!" Steve Burton spoke, his tone cold. He had thought she would refuse, but it seemed he had thought too much.

What did he mean, he had overestimated her... Ruby didn't understand the meaning behind Steve's words. She lifted her eyelids, stealing a glance at him, only to find that his gaze had become frighteningly cold at some point, sending a chill down her spine.

She quickly lowered her gaze, avoiding his stare.

Initially, when she returned from abroad, she thought her nervousness around him was just stress. But later, she realized she was actually afraid of Steve, and her fear continued to grow. She feared his cruel, hurtful words and the humiliation he could cause her in front of others.

"You really enjoy debasing yourself!" Steve's voice was dripping with undisguised sarcasm, his whole being exuding a violent storm. "Since you don't think highly of yourself, there's no need for me to be polite with you either!"