The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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Emma stood at the door with a Pendrive in her hand. Ruby Jane noticed her and spoke to the Elder, "I will take my leave, Chairman Harmon. Call me if you need me for anything." She sounded more like a business partner.

Elder Harmon took a good look at her because he wasn't going back to the Manoban mansion and he didn't know when again he would get to see her. "Don't forget the old man." He humored.

Even though Elder Harmon didn't show his emotions, Seungri was still a grandson who had played with him. Ruby Jane didn't want to make him sadder. So she responded politely, "Let everything settle, I will bring everyone for dinner." She invited herself and her family to the Harmon mansion to cheer him on.

"That would be great." Elder Harmon blurted out in excitement before composing himself. He had almost thought she would handle Seungri and leave them behind as they were no friends or family.

She faintly smiled at him and nodded at Aeon. She also nodded at shareholders who still feared her. She went to the door where Emma was standing.

Emma walked with Ruby Jane holding the Pendrive. She meticulously handed the Pendrive to Alex, "President Evans, it has the footage."

"Thank you, Emma." Ruby Jane thanked as they walked towards the elevator, "Could you please assist the new president with his work? He might need some time to cope up." She insisted in a low gentle voice.

Emma looked at Ruby Jane and lowered her head. She only helped Ruby Jane twice, Once she helped Ruby Jane work in Harmon Industries for three months as an employee. Then, it's today. So she hoped to work with her for the past two years. She hesitantly voiced, "I thought... I will get to work with you."

Ruby Jane resignedly smiled. If she wasn't going to country S, Emma would have served her as an assistant after helping out Aeon for a month or two. There were changes in her plans, "I am leaving the country..."

Emma was quick to react. Her eyes widened, brows tightened, lifting her head and turning to face Ruby Jane. She was worried about Ruby Jane.

The latter continued shaking her head at her quick reaction, "... for a minimum of three years. So will you still wait for me?" She asked, like teasing a little sister.

Emma didn't think twice. She rattled her head making Ruby Jane smile naturally. In the coming three years, many things could happen without our control. Ruby Jane wouldn't mind having this selfless girl around her if things were the same. She would also accept if she finds a better workplace or doesn't work at all.

"Alright then..." Ruby Jane was entering the elevator but paused, "Yeah, ask your brother to focus on studies instead of part-time jobs." When Ruby Jane met Emma after waking up from the coma, her mother was hospitalized and her brother was doing random jobs after 12th to balance the income. Ruby Jane took care of his studies abroad, Emma's job, and her mother's surgery expenses. Hence the girl was willing to follow her everywhere at the stake of her life.

Emma furrowed. She didn't know her younger brother was doing many part-time jobs. She knew he was doing it for savings, so she got a little angry thinking he didn't listen to her again. She didn't show it to Ruby Jane but the latter saw every small change in two seconds

"I will wait for you, President Evans" Emma was determined to work alongside Ruby Jane.

Ruby Jane hesitated before reaching out and removing the glasses from Emma's face, "You don't have to hide anymore." To avoid Seungri's lecherous gaze, Emma was pretending to be out of shape and nerd. Whereas she was a cute girl with beautiful dimples on her chubby cheeks.

Emma giggled and agreed she wouldn't dress like that anymore. She took her glasses from Ruby Jane and heard her utter while the elevator door was closing, "Get a cute boyfriend soon." Emma flushed but didn't respond.