Ruby Carter looked at Oliver Hoffman's handsome and cold face, feeling both embarrassed and resentful.
Oliver took a deep breath, turned away, and said coldly, "I'll pretend that what just happened didn't happen."
"Didn't happen?" Ruby chuckled softly, her laughter more desolate than sobs. Oliver's words killed her excited, furious mood. "If it had been Helen, would you have reacted this way? Would you act like nothing happened?"
If it had been Helen...
Oliver recalled the kiss they shared in the elevator that time. Even though the outcome was unfortunate, the experience was absolutely thrilling.
That feeling, which he had not even experienced in dreams since, he would be a fool to give up if given another chance.
Unknowingly, Oliver's expression softened. To Ruby, his expression cut her heart like a knife.
Jealousy, resentment, bitterness, and sorrow surged in her heart, making her chest feel as if it could break.