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At Butterfly valley

Ruby Jane had no idea where Lisa was taking her until she stood between the valley of flowers. There were literally hundreds of wildflowers blooming in the valley. Rich colorful flowers had carpeted the ground giving off a surreal vibe.

It was breathtakingly beautiful. The farthest her eyes could register, there were all covered with flowers. With the sunset reddish-orange sky, she loved everything around there.

Her enthusiasm was obvious in her voice, "This is the butterfly valley. Isn't it?" There were many kinds of flowers like orchids, poppies, primulas, calendulas, daisies, wild rose, and so on becoming the home for numerous species of butterflies.

Lisa rubbed her head as he hummed, "It is..."

As soon as she received the confirmation, she shook many plants and the butterflies flew up in the air coloring with its beautiful vivacious wings. As she played around in the dune, she disturbed the plants to see more and more butterflies.

Lisa's gentle voice carried mirth looking at her, "Be careful about your steps." He knew what he said went in the air seeing her explore trying to catch and touch the colorful wings of the butterflies.

Secretary Wen didn't expect Ruby Jane to still have the innocent side seeing her playing with flowers and butterflies like they were the amazing things on the earth.

He had first time seen her in a business meeting. He had thought she was going to be a business tycoon in the country taking over the Kim International when she confidently won the project against many companies.

But fate cruelly played in her life and the next time he saw her in the ICU fighting between life and death brutally injured.

....

At the end of the sunset, Ruby Jane's fair cheeks had numerous colors of the butterfly wings that she had purposefully switched. She video called Jisoo and Mino to show off the colors when they routed to the airport directly instead of the hotel.

Lisa asked her when she was done with the call, "Liked?"

Ruby Jane didn't lie checking her pictures, "It's so vibrant and beautiful."

Lisa hummed and shamelessly boosted himself, "That's why you should listen to me."

Ruby Jane and Secretary Wen: "..."

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Another secretary, manager and his assistant had left in the evening on a public flight back to Mocon. Ruby Jane, Lisa, and Secretary Wen took the private jet to city J which was six hours long air time.

They left after dinner so Lisa asked her to sleep in the resting room. He and his secretary worked a little while before taking some rest.

They landed at the dawn, Lisa packed Ruby Jane in warm clothes before taking the three hours road trip. After some nutritious food, Lisa forced Ruby Jane to rest and went to the worksite.

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In Mocon city

With a downheart, Vance sent Grace to the rehabilitation center ignoring her endlessly cry as soon as they returned to Mocon.

Mother Hays got to know about it and quickly took the chance to set him up on a date. "Son, do you remember I had told you my friend's daughter is a designer? She returned from France just last week and she is checking on companies to join. This is her card." She handed him her card and continued, "I have already asked her to meet in the Highlands. I have reserved a private room, please meet and hire her."

He wasn't in the mood to do anything so he wanted to reject but her mother noticed his bruised face, "Vance, what happened to your face? Did somebody hit you?"

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