If it weren't for the fact that she was his beloved wife's good friend, he would have had her mouth sealed shut. She actually dared to yell at him!

"He's already on his way to A City by car. His people couldn't find you, and Julia, to help you test him, asked me to block all news about you. He thought you were abducted by his mother, so he went home to confront his mother and demand your return," Glades Horne still kindly disclosed Hansen Ruiz's whereabouts.

For this matter, um, he did indeed betray Hansen Ruiz.

If Hansen Ruiz found out, that guy would definitely grab him by the collar and yell, "Glades Horne, you bastard, hand over my woman!"

The next moment, Rachel Bailey turned and rushed out.

Madam Ruiz was a formidable woman, probably a tyrant at home, controlling everyone except Hansen Ruiz. Rachel had also heard the harsh words Hansen had thrown at Madam Ruiz last time for her sake. Now, with Hansen Ruiz in a frantic hurry and full of rage heading to his family home, a conflict with Madam Ruiz was inevitable.

Madam Ruiz didn't like her and had humiliated her, but she was, after all, his mother. Rachel didn't want him to become estranged from his mother because of her, nor did she want him to truly become ruthless and tear the Ruiz Family apart.

She had to stop him, to chase after him, to tell him that she was willing to give him a chance—and to give herself one as well.

In her haste, she overlooked one thing: the eavesdropping device had a limited range. Since Hansen Ruiz was no longer in his villa, even if she put on the earpiece, she wouldn't be able to hear him speak. It was just a trick Glades Horne used to stir up trouble between her and Hansen Ruiz.

Glades Horne didn't stop her as she turned and dashed out. Seeing her running towards the staircase, he couldn't help a mocking smile. The elevator is right there, and she's taking the stairs. How foolish, he thought.

She must be really anxious.

Good, let her be anxious for a bit, Glades Horne mused. Who asked her to distrust my Chief Assistant so much? If I don't take this chance to teach her a lesson, she'll never learn her place.

Glades Horne slowly led his men towards the elevator. After stepping inside, he ordered the two men behind him in a low voice, "Notify everyone. Withdraw the blockade."

It takes two to three days to drive from T City to A City, and Hansen Ruiz was still on the road.

As soon as his blockade was lifted, Hansen Ruiz's men would immediately learn Rachel Bailey's whereabouts and notify him. If Hansen Ruiz knew Rachel Bailey was still in T City, he would turn his car around and rush back.

But Rachel Bailey would be heading straight for the Ruiz Family home.

I just want to see how much Rachel Bailey believes this, he mused. I want to see if she actually dares to storm the Ruiz Family home to find Hansen Ruiz.

"Yes, Young Master," the two men replied immediately and respectfully. They understood Glades Horne's intentions. The Young Master is truly devious, they thought. Tormenting his wife's best friend like this... Isn't he afraid that young woman will come back to settle scores later?

But they only dared to grumble inwardly; outwardly, they didn't dare say a word or ask any questions.

The two men took out their mobile phones and began making calls. They made dozens of them, which showed just how extensive Glades Horne's blockade had been.

After reaching the first floor, Glades Horne got into his car and drove off, while Rachel Bailey was still running down the stairs.

I must be exhausted from running, she realized, finally remembering she could take the elevator.

That damn Glades Horne! she fumed. He didn't even tell me the apartment was on the twentieth floor! If I'd had to run down all twenty flights, I would have collapsed from exhaustion!

As she stepped into the elevator, she hurriedly fumbled for her phone. She planned to call Hansen Ruiz and tell him she hadn't been abducted by Madam Ruiz. But after patting herself down, she realized her phone was gone.

Her heart suddenly sank.

My phone... I must have dropped it when those two men forced me into the car while I was struggling.

"Glades Horne!" Rachel Bailey muttered through gritted teeth, "You're so insidious!"

She couldn't call Hansen Ruiz. She didn't remember his number very well because she always saved numbers in her phone, only memorizing those of a few very close people. Now, she couldn't even use a public phone.

Glades Horne! she thought, feeling a mix of gratitude and resentment towards him.

Finally, the elevator reached the first floor.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, she bolted out as if her butt was on fire.

Once outside the building, her keen eyes spotted that Glades Horne's car was long gone. She knew Glades must have taken the elevator and left before her. Not wanting to dwell on it, she ran to the main road to flag down a taxi.

Is it just bad luck, or some other reason? she wondered. Taxis were almost nowhere to be seen, and the occasional one that sped past was already occupied.

Time ticked by. Rachel Bailey was so anxious she felt like she could jump up and smash the sky.

After about another half hour, she finally flagged down an empty taxi. As soon as she pulled open the door, she said urgently, "Quick, to A City."

The taxi driver's eyes lit up when he heard she was heading to A City. With such a long distance, the fare would naturally keep rising. He agreed cheerfully, "Okay!"

Then, he started the car, driving the frantic Rachel Bailey towards the highway leading to A City.

The cab driver was thinking about the extra money he'd earn from this long trip. He had no idea that Rachel Bailey was completely broke.

「Bluen Family Consortium.」

In her office in the Finance Department, Ruby Bluen softly hummed a little tune. This was a change from her usual serious demeanor at work. Anyway, she was alone in the office, so the staff outside couldn't see her happy expression.

Warm air circulated from the heater in the office, making her surroundings cozy. Even without the heater, she felt warm and fuzzy inside.

The afternoon sun provided light but not much warmth. As evening approached, the sun's warmth would diminish further.

Last night, Marcel Horne had come to see her. He even brought a marriage application, which was tantamount to a proposal. I'm so happy! she thought. After all these missed years, we're finally going to be together!