Chapter 528 Though the time was short , Troy had managed to satisfy Ruby to some extent .
Those brief bursts of intense effort had at least brought her a flicker of enjoyment .
However , just as they were reaching the peak of the moment , Troys phone rang loudly .
Neither of them paid attention at first they were too caught up to care .
The phone refused to stop .
It kept ringing persistently over and over again , as if determined not to give up until someone answered .
Troy let out a sudden yelp of frustration , his face contorting with both anger and despair .
Ruby , startled , asked , Whats wrong ? Troys expression was a mix of fury and helplessness as he gestured downward .
See for yourself ! Ruby nced down and immediately froze , disbelief spreading across her face .
Troy hadpletely deted his once enthusiastic presence reduced to a soft , limp failure .
The repeated phone calls had dealt a devastating blow , killing the mood entirely .
Grabbing his phone with a vengeance , Troy answered , practically shouting into the receiver .
Who the hell is this ? Laurens icy voice came through the line .
Mr.
MacAfee , watch your tone .
Where are you right now ? I have something urgent to discuss with you .
Troy was stunned it was Lauren .
While he had shifted his allegiance to Michael and often disrespected Lauren , the memory of working under her lingered .
Deep down , he still feared hermanding presence .
His defiance crumbled instantly .
After a brief pause , he forced an apologeticugh .
Oh , Im so sorry , Ms.
Rhodes ! I didnt realize it was you .
Laurens tone was sharp .
What were you doing that was so important you couldnt pick up my call ? Troy nced at Ruby , who was ring at him , her displeasure evident .
He stammered , trying to sound calm .
Ms.
Rhodes , Im not at the office right now .
Im meeting with an important client at a restaurant to discuss a deal .
Its been a hectic meeting I didnt realize youd called .
Laurens voice turned unexpectedly cheerful .
Oh , really ? Youre not , by any chance , meeting Ruby ? At , say , a hotel suite , perhaps ? Troy cursed Lauren silently , but outwardly , he forced a strainedugh .
Ms.
Rhodes , youve got it all wrong .
Thest time Ms.
Dickinson and I were at a hotel was a total misunderstanding .
Right now , Im meeting with a different client definitely not her .
Lauren chuckled lightly .
Alright then , carry on with your meeting .
I called because I needed to discuss something urgent , but after talking to you , I seem to have forgotten what it was .
Ill call you back when I remember .
Sure thing , Ms.
Rhodes .
Take your time ! Troy said hastily before hanging up .
He mmed the phone down , his face dark with irritation .
7/2 Chapter 528 Lauren , youre ying games while I try to enjoy myself .
Great for you , but not for me , he thought bitterly .
Turning back to Ruby , Troy stered on a grin .
Baby that was just a little hup .
Lets pick up where we left off ! Ruby , now reclined against the headboard with a cigarette in hand , her bare body still exposed , waved him offzily .
Forget it , Mr.
MacAfee .
Your stamina is awful you cant give me what I want .
Lets just call it a day .
Her cold dismissal left Troy stunned for a moment before his face flushed red with anger .
What did you say ? Are you saying Im not good enough ? Like most men , Troys ego could not tolerate any implication of inadequacy , especially not in this department .
In a rage , he grabbed Ruby and tried to rekindle the moment .
But no matter how hard he tried or how desperate his attempts were , the issue persisted his dear buddy simply refused to cooperate .
His frustrations boiled over as he shouted at himself , Get up ! Get up , dammit ! In a panic , Troy even resorted to pping himself below in an attempt to force a response .
Yet , the result was the same nothing .
His buddy remained limp , his efforts utterly futile .
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