Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 24

Savannah burst into laughter, "You young people always love to spring surprises."

She then asked with concern, "Are you staying at your place?"

Ruby hesitated before she answered, "I planned to stay at my place, but nobody's home most of the time and the house is getting a bit old. I want to renovate it. It's not so convenient staying in a hotel all the time, so I was thinking..."

Savannah chuckled and watched her without interrupting.

"Savannah, could I stay at your place temporarily? I'll move back once the renovation is done. I'll pay the rent."

"Why should you pay rent? This isn't a hostel," Savannah refused the rent but didn't give Ruby a straight answer. "Ruby, I'm old and retired. I don't bother with company or household matters anymore, it's all Stefan's job now. He's the decision maker at home."

"You need to negotiate with Stefan if you want to stay at our place. If he agrees, you're welcome to move in anytime. Patrick and I would be delighted to have you."

Ruby was taken aback, she didn't expect Savannah to say that.

Go to Stefan?

Ruby knew very well that Stefan would never let her stay at the Anderson Manor. Despite the numerous guest rooms, he still held a grudge against her due to past incidents. It would be difficult for her to move in.

"I'll go surprise Stefan at his office later."

Besides herself, Stefan and Owen, Ruby hadn't let anyone else know about her real relationship with Stefan.

Let everyone believe she's the girl Stefan has liked since childhood.

Savannah agreed.


After a bit more chatting with Savannah, Ruby made an excuse and left the Ascend Estate.

An hour later.

Ascend Global.

Stefan and Edgar talked about work as they walked from a meeting. Edgar nodded from time to time, occasionally offering his opinion. "Stefan."

voice that was both strange and familiar

so crisp, Stefan might not have noticed someone was

Ruby clutching a limited-edition luxury handbag, carrying two bags. As he looked at her, she came over with a sweet smile. Edgar felt like whistling,

"Stefan, are you busy?"

a smile, glancing at

the hint. Did

get back

Edgar left, Stefan asked dryly, "What is

a pang


at Stefan's still handsome face. In fact, she had thought about giving up on him. But this man was too

then she would

I come

and headed

he passed Iris, he shot her a

she returned home every year. Everyone said she was his childhood sweetheart and that he had stayed single waiting for her to settle down in the country. So, when Ms. Scott

And now, trouble.

Mr. Coleman was angry.

made her want to turn and leave. She had her pride

willing,

end, Ruby followed

Stefan's face was grim.

didn't look at Ruby, he just busied himself with his work. Ruby


the two bags she was holding on the desk,

do you dislike me that much? I've been away for

she looked

if not love. After not seeing each other for so long, you don't have to treat me like this." Ever since her failed attempt to seduce him into bed, he had never looked

thought they were a couple because she kept up the facade, making everyone believe that Stefan was staying single to wait for her

lost for

towards her

her actions were

face, Ruby

not leaving this

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