Faux Vows, True Desires

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."

that was both

wasn't so crisp, Stefan might

carrying two bags. As he looked at her, she came over with a

"Stefan, are you busy?"

a smile,

hint. Did she think

get back to

left, Stefan asked

felt a pang in

giving up on him. But this man

let go, then she would fight

I come see

turned and headed for his

he passed Iris, he shot her

always visited Mr. Coleman when she returned home every year. Everyone said she was his childhood sweetheart and that he had stayed single waiting for her to settle

And now, trouble.

Mr. Coleman was angry.

bit her lip. Stefan's attitude made her want to turn and

she was willing,

the end, Ruby followed

Stefan's face was grim.

he was angry and that he detested this woman. Sitting down at his desk, Stefan didn't

put the two bags she was holding

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

she

you don't have to treat me like this." Ever since her failed attempt to seduce him into

kept up the facade, making everyone believe that Stefan was staying single to wait for her to settle down. Stefan didn't look up, he said coolly, "If there's something, say it.

lost for

her was

meant her actions were becoming

his handsome face, Ruby swallowed her

not leaving this