Inside the parcel was a cheap, glittery sequin mini dress paired with matching accessories.
"You've got to be kidding me." Ruby's stomach twisted, fury and dread tangling together as she imagined everything that could go wrong if she wore such a skimpy outfit to a nightclub.
Her tear-filled gaze drifted to her phone. For a moment, she considered calling Kai and begging for his help.
But the threat hanging over her and the danger of her pregnancy being exposed forced her to swallow the urge.
"I just have to play along and pray this doesn't end in disaster." She whispered, her heart drumming erratically.
Right in the middle of her spiralling thoughts, Ruby's phone rang again. This time it wasn't the blackmailer. It was Elena.
Masking her panic, Ruby kept her tone polite and steady as she declined Elena's offer to visit or meet up. She lied about being swamped with work and promised to see her the next day before ending the call.
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