Kaleb had earlier stepped out to take an urgent business call by the patio. On his way back, he briefly stopped to greet his mother, acknowledging Ruby for the first time ever.
Then, turning toward the second entrance that led into the ballroom, he was about to step out when a lady accidentally bumped into him, spilling his wine in the process.
Infuriated by the sudden impact and the ruining of his inner white shirt, he was about to tender an apology, nonetheless, when the lady in question called him an ass.
His features stiffened, and his darkened eyes narrowed dangerously at the stunning brunette staring up at him with a mixture of shock, anger and something that tilted towards the edge of wonder.
Kaleb instantly recognised the young, pretty lady as Ruby's sharp-tongued best friend, whom he had stolen a couple of glances at earlier before this incident.
