He released her and called the driver, who promptly got into the car.
“Teacher Red, where do you want to go?” he asked, as if giving her a choice, but Ruby sensed something unsettling in his tone.
Instead of answering immediately, Ruby clung to Jack’s tie, drawing her body closer to his. She leaned in, planting a soft kiss on his earlobe.
“Anywhere you want, Mr. Beaufort.”
“So, how about your place?” Jack asked mockingly, catching Ruby off guard.
She hesitated, struggling to find the right words. Their relationship wasn’t like this in the beginning. Back then, Jack would take her to a fast food joint before heading to a hotel. But now, he wanted to go to her place. This shift made her uneasy. Even the first time he asked to visit her home, Ruby refused. Under different circumstances,
