Daniel Richards had been stuck in Alderwen for a while. By the time New Year’s was near, he still hadn’t come back. Ruby Henderson had hesitated a few times, even tried calling him, but the call never went through. During a dinner event, she ran into Daniel’s assistant, Jonathan Black, who casually mentioned that Daniel wouldn’t be back until mid-January. Half a month to go. Ruby didn’t want to pry too much. After a little small talk, she politely said goodbye to him. The hallway outside the lounge was brightly lit and glowed with luxury. Jonathan stood there, quietly watching Ruby’s back as she walked away, letting out a faint, helpless sigh. … Back in the private room, the vibe was just right. Jason Davies was helping her entertain two investors. He’d been th

