Ruby Gregory subconsciously wanted to grasp something underneath her, but the real leather sofa, no matter how hard she tried, resisted her grip, leaving her to ball her hands into fists.
Her body involuntarily became taut.
Seeing her rigidness, Steve Burton could not help but exert more pressure, his words still echoing with monumental anger: "Ruby Gregory, who do you think you are, having the audacity to bargain with me! Moreover, does Madeleine need you to plead for her?"
As Ruby tried to ignore her bodily pain, upon hearing Steve's words, her mind began to furiously analyze their meaning.
Apparently, his anger stemmed from her thoughtless attempt to intercede on Madeleine's behalf.
Indeed, he was right. Madeleine, to him, was akin to a sister, even without the bonds of blood, and shared a bond as close as kin. Madeleine didn't need her to plead for him.
His anger was momentary, and his scolding of Madeleine insignificant—who would take such things to heart?
