Even if she and Jack weren’t official, it didn’t mean he had the right to meddle with her friends. But when he practically begged her to give him a chance, Ruby had agreed.
If she told Lance outright that she didn’t have a boyfriend, it would signal to other guys that she was open to pursuit.
She handed Jack the glass of warm water he’d given her earlier, drinking it in one gulp before calmly replying to Lance, "No."
Before Lance could react, Jack’s eyes hardened, like frost forming over.
A slight smile appeared on Ruby’s lips. "But I already like someone."
With that, Jack let go of her waist, and Ruby felt a quiet wave of relief.
Fiona leaned closer, her eyes glinting with curiosity. "Who is it? Why didn’t I know?"
Ruby shrugged, her tone light. "I haven’t said yes yet. It’s still
