Even after Charlotte had sent Ivan and Julia off, Ruby was still standing there, looking pale as ever. She only came back to her senses when Zane stood before


    her.


    "Leave, now," Zanemanded, his patience wearing thin.


    "Your mother lied to mine, Ruby. I''ll let my mother know about this. Do you really think a nobody like you is worthy of marrying into the Holts?"


    It made Zane sick with rage knowing Ruby once bullied Sophia under his name.


    Besides, considering how Julia had deceived Luna for so long, cursing Ruby out was barely punishment.


    "No!" Ruby shouted instinctively. Then, she begged, "Please, Zane. Please don''t tell Mrs. Holt about it for the sake of our past rtionship."


    "In your dreams," Zane spat. "After you lied to my mother and me, you actually think I''d help you hide it? Ruby, have you no shame?


    "This is the final warning-leave now. Goodwill Pharmacy doesn''t wee you, and we aren''t going to sell your mother the medicine she needs. Did I make myself clear?"


    Seeing how Ruby remained still, Zane went up and grabbed her hand, yanking her out himself.


    "I''ve had enough, Ruby. I have nothing to do with you anymore, so don''t go around using my name to deceive people. I also told my friends about this. Don''t expect me to be nice if you keep associating yourself with me to cause trouble."


    As soon as Zane finished his sentence, he turned around and walked back into Goodwill Pharmacy without any hesitation.


    Ruby stood at the pharmacy''s entrance, her face as white as a sheet. Goodwill Pharmacy used to be busy, but ever since the Sinirs came, no customers hade.


    Sitting in the car not far away, Julia sent Wendy out to bring Ruby back.


    "What are you just standing there for, Ms. Sinir?"


    Although Wendy had apologized to Natalie, her heart was filled with contempt. She was just afraid of Ivan''s fury.


    "How dare that little bitch humiliate us like this! I''ll send someone to teach her a lesson once Mr. Sinir returns," Wendy said in a low voice.


    Disgusted, she spat at the pharmacy''s entrance. "Charlotte, that old hag, thinks she''s superior just because she''s William''s wife, but Mr. Sinir is every bit as capable as William.


    "Ms. Sinir, you don''t have to rely on Zane anymore. He''s just the second son of the Holts who''s always up to no good. You see, he stays in the pharmacy 24/7, and he can''t even make it into his family business.


    "If you married him in the future, you wouldn''t have any actual authority in the Holt family. Madam Sinir told me just now that she wanted you to approach Zane''s older brother, Zachary. In any case, you must at least marry one of the Holt sons." Feeling overwhelmed, Ruby''s ears started to buzz. Each word Wendy had said was clear, but the whole thing was just gibberish to Ruby.


    "Are you listening, Ms. Sinir?"


    Noticing Ruby''s silence, Wendy waved a hand before Ruby. "Ms. Sinir, even though Madam received two pills today, she needs to keep taking the medicine due to her health.


    "Thus, you have to win over Zachary quickly and have him buy the medicine from Goodwill Pharmacy for us since we can''t rely on Zane anymore. It''s all on you now, Ms. Sinir.


    "Don''t be fooled by what Mr. Sinir said back in the pharmacy. He pushed Madam away immediately after they hopped into the car just now. He''s treating Madam like she''s a virus."


    Wendy was slowly losing her patience as there was no response from Ruby. "Ms. Sinir? Did you hear me?"


    She was clearly irritated at how distracted Ruby was. Despite being the Sinirs'' helper, Wendy barely acted like one in front of Julia and Ruby because she was Julia''s aunt.


    "Snap back to your senses, Ms. Sinir."


    Finally, Ruby uttered, "Oh, okay..."


    "Let''s head back now!"


    Ruby followed Wendy into the car.


    Ivan''s expression stayed sour as Julia was sitting beside him, her eyes brimming


    with tears, trying to get closer to Ivan.


    "Dad, Mom," Ruby voiced as soon as she got in the car.


    Ivan hummed a reply.


    "Do you keep in touch with your sister these days? If you do, how could she just


    go missing like that? You should really care more about your sister."


    After a quick pause, Ivan continued, "Now that the Walkers have called off the engagement, Jul, you should start looking for someone suitable for Sophia as her stepmother."


    "I will, honey," Julia replied obediently. "But Sophia never listens to me, though. Besides, Mr. Holden is protecting her now, so I don''t dare interfere with her matters."


    "You''re her mother, so there''s nothing to be scared of."


    Julia then remained silent.


    "Take us home."


    "Yes, sir."


    ...


    After the Sinirs left, Natalie asked Charlotte and Sky to head back home first. "Mom, Sky, you guys can go home first. I still have something to take care of here."


    "Sweetie, I''ll stay here with you. I know Goodwill Pharmacy has quite a reputation, but I never knew you were the owner of it."


    Charlotte was busy scanning around the pharmacy. "Oh dear, I have such a capable daughter."


    "Sky, this is the ointment you asked for."


    Natalie handed Sky a tube of ointment. "It soothes swelling and pain for faster recovery."


    "Thank you."


    Sky grabbed the ointment as he thanked her. Then, he took out his phone, used it


    as a mirror, and smeared it directly on his face.


    "I still need to gather everyone for a meeting, and I''m seeing Marcuster. So, Mom, Sky, you guys should head home first because I can''t hang out with you all here."


    "Alright then."


    Charlotte gave in, seeing how


    Natalie insisted. Now that she knew


    Natalie had her own business to take care of, she probably wouldn''t ept the clothingpany they nned to give her.


    Still, Charlotte was d to see Natalie doing well.


    "Let''s go back, Sky. We shouldn''t disturb Nat here. Once we''re home, be sure to


    issue a statement about ending the engagement with the Sinirs."


    "Okay, Mother."


    After Sky and Charlotte left, Natalie gathered everyone around for a quick


    meeting.


    "Keep Julia''s medicine off the


    shelves for now. I''ll let everyone


    know when it''s okay to sell again. If


    someone


    eone tries to stir up trouble,


    make them leave, but don''t harm


    them."


    "Got it, Ms. Walker."


    "Good, that''s settled. Meeting''s over."


    Natalie turned to the backyard, walking straight to Sophia''s room.


    Just then, her phone rang. It was Marcus who called.


    "What''s the matter, Marcus?"


    "Natalie, don''t you think the Sinirs need a new leader?"


    Marcus'' deep voice rang through the phone. He called at the right moment;


    Natalie was just thinking the same thing.


    "Are you listening, Natalie?"


    "Yeah, I am."


    Marcus let out a chuckle. "I''ll make you the new boss of Sinir Group. What do


    you say?"