The Red Suit
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Ruth Dudley-Ward
Hard-headed, mouthy, confident. Ruth finds her fate entwined with that of Edward Arendt in order to ensure her family's safety. It would've been a simple task if Edward's arrogance and irritation hadn't interfered. In the midst of this unconventional marriage, Ruth uncovers new facades of Edward with each passing day, and now she's unsure what to make of him.
Edward Arendt
Arrogant, notorious mobster. As he begins living his life amidst the stunningly beautiful Ruth Dudley-Ward, his world is shaken to the core. In any case, he cannot allow himself to be distracted from his current goal, which is to deal with a masked mobster who has been attacking his crew members.
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