Ben's words worried Elliot even more. He was worried for Ivy too. He initially thought that Ruby would take proper care of Ivy, seeing how Ivy was her biological daughter.

If Ruby actually used Ivy to set him up, he would surely find a way to take Ivy away from Ylore.

But if Ruby was dead… He could not afford to assume things.

Ruby could die, but Ivy could not!

"Elliot, do you want to hear our conversation recording?" Ben was apprehensive. "I plan to find someone to process the recording of my conversation with Ruby. I want to find out what's the sound in the background."

Elliot looked up at him. "Do it!"

"Mm." Ben walked to the side and made a call.

Elliot looked at the time.

It would take half an hour to get from Nick's place to Ruby's; only five minutes had passed.

Ben made the call, took a glass, and poured himself some water. He gulped it down.

The atmosphere in the office was eerily quiet. They both said nothing, waiting for replies.

About ten minutes later, Ben fina