The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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Mino brought Tia off the dance floor and silently watched her chug wine a few times while pushing her tears back into her eyes. She flashed him another fake smile and hid her sigh.

A part of him wanted to soothe her but he looked away. He was aware he hadn't forgiven her yet. He wasn't ready to give her up hence he brought her back to him.

Her tries didn't melt the cold wall that was built by her betrayal and he didn't know if they could break down either. He gave himself time and a chance to her to mend everything. If he still couldn't completely forgive her, he decided to break up and move on.

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After a few minutes, Megan took Ruby Jane to meet some families who were close to the Manoban family. Ruby Jane met quite a few including the Bruton family before they stood in front of the Parkinson family.

Connor had told Ruby Jane that Mr. Parkinson knew her as Jennie but she doesn't have to be worried. However, with Charlotte as his beloved daughter, Ruby Jane doubted if Mr. Parkinson could keep it a secret from Charlotte and the latter might act recklessly without staying low.

Hence a conversation with Charlotte was needed. After meeting and greeting the elders, Ruby Jane smiled at Charlotte that didn't reach her eyes, "Ms. Parkinson, pleased to meet you again."

Megan and Susan were surprised, "Have you two met before?"

Charlotte's expression changed. She hadn't told about the suspension in the home so she didn't want Ruby Jane to spill out anything that could lead the conversation to her.

Before Ruby Jane could respond, Charlotte interjected, maintaining her elegant smile, "Mom, Aunt Megan, you two talk, I will speak with President Evans."

Ruby Jane didn't want to mix up the family with their issues and ruin their relationship so she nodded at others as an excuse before following Charlotte.

Charlotte noticed Lisa saw them and got back to his conversation with the doctors' group. It just showed how much he trusted Ruby Jane and her capability to handle any situation.

Charlotte faced Ruby Jane but didn't know how to bring up the topic. Ruby Jane could feel her discomfort so she decided to get her work done.

"Ms. Parkinson, you are absolutely right." Ruby Jane accepted one of Charlotte's doubts. Charlotte was confused by it before she heard the rest of the words, "I am not and I will never be a good woman if you dare cross me."

Charlotte's brows quivered slightly. She took time to understand that. Charlotte had guessed Ruby Jane couldn't be a reckless woman as she behaved in Lisa's office else Skylar wouldn't have been doing so good. But she hadn't expected her to openly accept it.

"I truly commend your daring and upright personality." Ruby Jane smirked at how Charlotte idiotically went to Seungri assuming Seungri could be trying to do some good, "But if you don't know what is right and wrong; when to start and stop, who you believe and go against, you are nothing but a failure."

Failure!!

The word which Charlotte hated to listen to. She gritted her teeth but had nothing to say. She was already suspended for an unknown period, if she wasn't a failure, what else?

Ruby Jane's finely manicured nail tips tapped on the table rhythmically as she watched the changes on her face. "Do you know why I am letting you off?" She asked.

Charlotte thought for a second before shaking her head. She was expecting her to rub her wound but Ruby Jane paused her fingers, "Seungri is a good manipulator. He knew to choose a pawn who he could trick."