Owen promised to help Ruby find her love rival, and he sprang into action immediately. He had already picked up on Stefan and Lucinda's relationship, so it was easy for him to zero in on this couple. Stefan, on his bike, was taking Lucinda, dressed in her evening gown, to Ascend Hotel.
How could Owen not know about this?
"Who are you waiting for, Mr. Martinez?"
Mr. Lambert asked with a smile. "Or maybe, would you prefer to go in and sit down?"
"No need, he'll be here soon."
"Mr. Martinez..."
Mr. Lambert wanted to say something, but when he saw Stefan carrying Lucinda, the words got stuck in his throat, unable to come out.
What the hell was going on? Who was that girl riding pillion on Mr. Coleman's bike?
After parking his bike, Stefan helped Lucinda off in a graceful manner.
Owen walked over. His gaze was sharp, staring at Lucinda.
"Sir, have you no manners? Staring at a stranger like that is very rude." Lucinda didn't like the look in this man's eyes - too sharp, as if he wanted to see right through her.
"Well, not exactly a stranger. I've known Stefan since we were kids. You could say we're old friends."
"This is the first time I've seen Stefan bring a woman
the eye, gave a casual smile,
successfully darkened
you know. Owen, come on, be a good boy
Owen was visibly troubled.
unpredictable man. Sometimes gentle, sometimes cold, sometimes cheerful. Owen considered himself cunning, but in front of Stefan, he always found himself provoked. "Lucinda, this is Mr. Owen Martinez, the heir
circle, and facing Owen
Stefan, and shook hands with Lucinda. It was more of a touch than a handshake, as he quickly retracted his hand. "This is the President
introduced Mr. Lambert to
He wasn't sure what the relationship between
couldn't afford to offend
go in." Mr. Lambert's face was stiff with a forced smile, inviting the
his heart, he was praying silently, hoping the two important presidents could keep their cool,
hotel, Mr. Lambert began to feel that his prayers might not
would never quiet down. Stefan's girlfriend had become
was flattering and accommodating to the man by her side, which made her feel blessed time and time again for having the chance
As Stefan introduced her to the guests at the banquet one by one, she was amazed each
He did nothing but sit quietly in a
the problem. There seemed to be some issues between the newlyweds Stefan
Stefan's
the washroom, Owen
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