Chapter 773 Trapped In A Foreign Country

It was in M Country at Fame City. They were in the Drake Family's mansion. "How is she?" "Master, don't worry. Although the dosage of drugs in her body is very strong, injecting salt water will help dilute it. She'll regain consciousness very soon." Drake nodded his head upon hearing what the doctor said. He sat next to the bed and frowned as he stared at the unconscious woman. His eyes were filled with concern. The maid, Aunt Bowie, knocked on the door and came in quietly after the doctor left. "Sir, the porridge is ready." Drake's gaze fell on Ruby's face and said in a soft voice, "Keep it warm." "Alright." She looked defenseless and weak when she was asleep. He had a desire to protect her. Drake lifted his hand to brush the hair falling on her forehead to behind her ears. He was brought back to the memories 18 years ago. Back then, she was still a kid. Due to her stubborn and non-talkative personality, she was always bullied by the disobedient kids in the welfare institute. She was very hard-headed. Even if the kids took her meal away, she would never give in and apologize. She was always at daggers drawn with the kids so she often starved herself. He was three years older than her. Back then, they were the same type of people. They loved to stay away from the crowd and were used to being alienated. He would steal steamed buns from the kitchen in the welfare institute and kept them warm in his embrace. His chest burned but he endured the pain just to make sure her steamed buns were warm enough. She had not eaten for days, so she gobbled up the steamed buns. She would choke on her food and her face would turn red yet she kept stuffing the buns in her mouth because she was too hungry. Yaakov thought that they would protect and keep each other warm forever. However, the Drake family found him and brought him away. He begged his grandfather to bring Rubes along but the stern leader of the Drake family did not even blink. He simply ordered his man to carry Yaakov into the car and left the welfare institute. That day, he sat on the warm seat of the luxurious car and turned around to look back at her. The little girl kept chasing after the car and gradually, she disappeared from his sight. In the second year after he started living with the Drake family, he studied hard to prepare to become the successor of the Drake Family. He also wanted his grandfather to bring Rubes into the Drake Family. By the time his grandfather agreed to adopt Rubes and they went back to the welfare institute, she was already adopted by another family. Moreover, they did not know her whereabouts. The family that adopted her was very mysterious. The nun and director of the welfare institute was not allowed to reveal the identity of the family who adopted Rubes. Yaakov never expected she would be adopted by the people from the Light Organization just because he arrived a little late. She must have suffered a lot living on the edge everyday after joining the Light Organization. Yaakov subconsciously held her hands and kissed them. Looking at her who was still unconscious, he said, “Rubes, I will always be by your side from now on. Neither will I let you suffer even the slightest bit.” He was talking to Ruby yet it felt like he was talking to himself as well. Ruby felt somewhat dizzy. She opened her eyes gradually and saw a man holding her hands while staring at her affectionately. She regained her energy after the effect of the drug wore off. She sat up out of self-defense and pulled her hand away from Yaakov. “Who are you? Where is this place?” Yaakov looked at the woman’s sharp and defensive gaze. He was about to go closer to Ruby but she stopped him. “Don’t come near me!” Yaakov’s face slightly darkened. He sat next to the bed and stared at her. “You really don’t remember me?” Ruby looked at the man in front of her. He looked handsome and somewhat familiar… She eyed him for quite some time yet she still felt defensive. However, her brows started to relax and she said, “You are…” A wave of anticipation washed across Yaakov’s face. Did she finally remember him? “You… you’re the person who gave me the tie at the mall the other day.” The hope in his eyes extinguished bit by bit upon hearing that. Yaakov turned around with his back facing Ruby who was sitting on the bed. He sighed and his face darkened. Ruby asked, “Did you save me?” “Yes.” “Thanks.” Yaakov turned around and said to her after listening to her understated gratitude, “It’s not enough just thanking me.” Ruby thought he wanted money. Although she was not fond of that idea, she thought it was reasonable. Thus, she threw off the sheets, got out of bed and was about to leave the room. She said, “I don’t have any money with me, but you may give me your contact number. I’ll transfer you the money once I reach home. Regarding the amount of money, I’m not strapped for cash so just name your price.” How generous of her. Too bad Yaakov was not lacking money as well. “I don’t need your money.” Ruby frowned as she walked up to the door. She turned around, looked at him and said, “What do you want then?” “I want you to marry me.” Ruby was speechless. She stared at him in silence for a few seconds. Then, she smiled. “Sir, are you kidding me? We’ve only met twice including that time at the mall. I’m very grateful for your help, but marriage? I think you found the wrong person.” Yaakov stood up and strode his way up to her. Right when Ruby was about to open the door, he grabbed her hand and pressed her against the wall. “What are you doing?” Ruby lifted her leg to kick Yaakov but he was not an ordinary man. He was good at fighting as well. Ruby failed to gain leverage over him after they fought each other. Yaakov held her arms and pressed her on the door. Ruby glared at him vigilantly and asked, “Who the hell are you?” The man’s skills were as good as Blaine and Wilson. The man lowered his eyes to look at her delicate face. “Rubes, you really can’t remember me at all?” Rubes. That was right. She vaguely heard the man calling her Rubes before she passed out. She thought it was an illusion. “How do you know I had this name?” Yaakov opened his lips to talk yet he hesitated. He wanted her to remember him herself. In the end, the man let her go. Eyes cold as ice, he said indifferently, “You just woke up, so you need more rest. I believe we’ll have a lot of things to tell each other when you remember me.” “What do you mean? Are you going to trap me here?” “I’m just giving you a change of scenery and some time.” Before leaving the room, Yaakov said, “Don’t you dare try to escape. The defense system is as strong as the places you’ve been.” Ruby clenched her fists and said, “You’re talking as though you know me very well.” Including her identity as an assassin. Yaaakov turned his head to look at her. His eyes were calm as he said, “Let me remind you. You’re in M Country and this is Fame City. It’s the Drake Family’s territory. Even if you escape from this mansion, you won’t be able to escape Fame City.” Ruby heard of the Drake Family before but she never encountered anybody from the Drake Family before. “Are you the young master of the Drake Family?” “I’m Yaakov Drake, but of course, I hope you can remember my other identity. Rubes, think carefully. Don’t disappoint me.”