To the Love of My Life

Chapter 86 - 86: 86: Settling Old and New Accounts Together (6)

But today, when Ruby Gregory came downstairs for breakfast after washing up, she unexpectedly found Maxwell in his formal attire, sitting at the dining table, reading the newspaper.

“Dad.” Ruby greeted him and sat down opposite Maxwell.

Upon seeing the family gathered, the servants immediately served breakfast.

The breakfast was Chinese-style, with smooth and soft porridge, accompanied by refreshing pickles and aromatic baguettes. It looked simple, but it was quite delicious when eaten.

Maxwell didn’t eat much. He only took a couple of sips of the porridge before putting down his spoon. He glanced at Ruby, who was drinking her porridge with her head bowed, then sighed softly. Picking up the spoon again, he stirred the porridge in his bowl, as faint wisps of steam rose.

Maxwell put down the spoon again, glanced at Ruby, and seemed to hesitate to speak.

After a while, unable to hold back any longer, Maxwell opened his mouth and asked, “Ruby, how have you been at Pristine’s Enterprises recently?”

Besides Steve Burton tormenting her occasionally, everything else had gone quite smoothly.

So Ruby looked up, met her father’s eyes for a moment, nodded, and said, “I’m doing fine.”

“As long as you’re fine.” Maxwell paused, then asked again, “How’s Steve treating you?”

Ruby’s movement of drinking her porridge paused slightly. Afraid that her father would notice any inconsistency, she lowered her eyes and tried her best to maintain the tone she had just spoken in, lying, “He’s fine.”

“That’s good.” Maxwell’s expression didn’t brighten, but instead became even more serious.

Ruby furrowed her brows, put down the spoon in her hand, and asked, “Dad, is something wrong?”

This time, Maxwell let out a heavy sigh but didn’t speak.

Ruby turned her head to look at her mother.

Lady Gregory glanced at her husband before speaking, “The Gregorys’ business has been in a loss for the past two years. We’ve been using our family’s savings to keep the company afloat. A few days ago, our company’s biggest client was poached by the Fosters, and without this most significant source of income, our company is now at risk of operating difficulties.”

The Fosters… Olivia Foster’s family, who always saw themselves as rivals to the Gregorys’

Ruby pursed her lips.

“Your Grandpa devoted his entire life to this company. I cannot let it be destroyed under my watch. Many people in the Gregorys rely on the company for their livelihood. I’ve sought a bank loan a few days ago, and no matter what, I will save the company.” Maxwell took a deep breath and continued, “Ruby, the future of the Gregorys now depends on you.”

Ruby naturally understood that when her father said he depended on her, he was hoping she would successfully marry Steve Burton..