You Looked Down on Me Once, Now You Look Up. novel Chapter 95

Chelsea finally escaped from her lab after what felt like forever.

In her words, sometimes you just have to get out and soak up some energy. Otherwise, you start living like a ghost, drifting around and scaring yourself.

By pure coincidence, she’d picked a newly opened Chinese restaurant for lunch today. She’d barely sat down when she spotted Ruby sweeping in through the front doors, swinging a rare Hermès Birkin and oozing confidence like a peacock. Usually, Ruby never stepped out without her trademark heels, but today, she was in flats—a shocker if there ever was one.

Chelsea couldn’t help but watch as Ruby disappeared up the stairs.

“Who’s got you staring like a hungry wolf?” her friend teased, glancing over but clearly not seeing anyone special.

Chelsea smirked. “My ex-brother-in-law’s one true love.”

Her friend blinked. “That sounds... dramatic.”

Chelsea just chuckled and waved down a waiter, whispering something in his ear. He nodded and hurried off with her message.

Upstairs, Ruby was about to push open the door to her private room when the door across the hall opened. She turned and spotted Theo stepping out with a few business executives.

Theo looked surprised. “Ruby? What are the chances?”

“Cody,” Ruby greeted, flashing a bright smile at the man beside Theo. “My dad told me you heard about my accident—broken leg and all. But as you can see, I’m in one piece.”

Cody grinned, giving her a quick once-over. “Glad to see you’re back on your feet, Ruby.”

Ruby nodded, her eyes flicking to Theo as she changed the subject. “So, you two talking business?”

“Yeah,” Cody said, but he kept glancing between her and Theo, clearly picking up on the tension. He didn’t say anything, but his look said it all.

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