The Traps of the Black Swan

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Ruby Jane watched Hassan Fisher's sleepy face and surprised yet longing gaze on her. Surprised? It wasn't unexpected, but longing? Or is she misidentifying it as longing?

She didn't care. She didn't want to know why he was there either. She turned to Aeon who was blaming himself and planning to convince Hassan Fisher to keep her identity confidential.

"President Harmon, I am not interested, nor passionate about the entertainment industry. Other than investing and my business, I have nothing to do in this field." She said it clearly and firmly so that Aeon doesn't keep having plans to convince her again and again if in case they had to meet again.

Aeon didn't want to poach her to Amiah Entertainment, nope, he wanted her to gain an appreciation and showcase her talents on the right platform. However hearing her unyielding tone and determined gaze, he could only nod. "Alright."

His eyes averted to Hassan again who was just watching Ruby Jane without a word or much emotion on his face. He strongly felt they knew each other, especially looking at Hassan's eyes which were yearning for something.

'Is he craving for Ruby Jane or something else?' He thought, disliking his deep gaze on Ruby Jane.

Aeon again glanced at disinterested calmness in Ruby Jane who didn't bother to react to her disclosed identity. He chose to break the ice and ask Hassan to keep the information low, "Ms. Evans, Hassan Fisher has a cameo of Male Lead's friend. He..."

He couldn't get to continue, Ruby Jane cut in after she checked the time on her wristwatch, "President Harmon, you should get back to filming and ignore the unnecessary trouble." Then her hand motioned towards the studio for him to leave.

Aeon hoped Hassan shouldn't make a fuss and agree to Ruby Jane. He opened his lips to bid her but shut it as they were never so close for such a greeting. He didn't know he hoped to see that happiness on her face which she had shown while acting. Anyway, it didn't come and he left.

Ruby Jane turned around and went towards the parking lot without bothering to say a word to Hassan. The latter took a deep breath before speaking as he followed her a step behind, "My sister- Actually everybody thinks you are squandering money, basking in Manoban's wealth having no idea you are a mysterious business tycoon." He mused.

He had expected her to ask or request or threaten him to keep her identity under wraps but didn't expect her to ignore him like a fly in the garden.

Ruby Jane didn't bother to pause or respond so she walked to her car and Hassan couldn't hold but blurt out. "Won't you ask me to hide your identity?"

Ruby Jane paused finally and Hassan hid his smile behind his amusement. This girl never failed to fascinate him. It may be the first time or now. Only a few knew he didn't meet Ruby Jane for the first time at Manoban Mansion and had tried to check on her numerous times.

Ruby Jane faced Hassan. He might be hunky and well-formed that always attracted beauties and friendly people to him but to Ruby Jane he was nothing but a passerby.

"Why should I?" She threw the question back at him with her signature serene composure.

Hassan let out a light chuckle without understanding why he doesn't find her annoying but gets captivated by her. "Because your identity is a mystery to the world."

Ruby Jane was totally uninterested in talking, especially with the ones who tried to bring up topics to have a conversation when there is nothing to talk about.

"Mr. Fisher, there is something else for you to think instead of it." Ruby Jane played him back.

Hassan shook his head in resignation. Not only her identity but she, herself is mystic for him. The much he tried to read her, he failed. The only different expressions he had seen were when she was with Jisoo, the genuine happiness, and when she was with Lisa, her tranquility with the contentment.