Ruby
“Ruby, this is great!"
I didn't feel an ounce of the excitement ringing in Stephen's voice. Of course, he was thrilled about my decision to go through with our business marriage. Marrying me would save his hide from the wrath of his overbearing father and from public scrutiny. What was I going to get out of the deal?
Absolutely nothing.
Initially, I thought keeping control of my beloved restaurant and getting the money to pay off a few bookies were great things. Now, no amount of money or keeping my restaurant could make me happy. My heart ached harder with every passing day of knowing Julian thought I was a scumbag gold digger.
I practically felt my heart break a little more at that moment. Still, I forced a smile. “Yeah, great."
Stephen held up his glass, and I tapped it wit
