Ruby (played by Harriet Herbig-Matten) is a scholarship student. She is brilliant, socially invisible by choice, and laser-focused on one goal: getting into Oxford. She cannot afford distractions, especially not from the arrogant, wealthy heirs that populate the school.
Ruby, desperate, finds James alone by the lake on the school grounds. She stops hiding. She looks him directly in the eyes and tells him the truth: Sutton is dangerous, and he isn't just dating Lydia—he is threatening the entire family. Maxton Hall - The World Between Us Season 1 - E...
The narrative shifts as the characters are forced into proximity while organizing a school gala. This forced collaboration allows their mutual misconceptions to dissolve: Ruby (played by Harriet Herbig-Matten) is a scholarship
We learn quickly that Ruby is invisible by choice. She has a small circle of friends (including her roommate, Lin) and a secret: she is dyslexic, a fact she hides to avoid looking weak in the hyper-competitive academic environment. Ruby, desperate, finds James alone by the lake
