Faux Vows, True Desires

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."

smile. "This is the first time I've seen Stefan bring a woman in front

the eye, gave a

successfully

Owen, come on, be a good boy and say

Owen was visibly troubled.

man. Sometimes gentle, sometimes cold, sometimes cheerful. Owen considered himself cunning, but in front of Stefan, he always found himself provoked. "Lucinda,

generously introduced him to Lucinda. He wanted Lucinda to join his circle, and facing Owen was inevitable. So, he didn't hold back. Lucinda extended her hand graciously, smiling, "Mr. Martinez, I've

It was more of a touch than a handshake, as he quickly retracted his hand. "This is the

Lambert

a smile. Mr. Lambert shook hands somewhat absent-mindedly. He wasn't sure what the relationship between Lucinda

couldn't afford to offend

stiff with a forced smile,

important presidents could keep their

into the hotel, Mr. Lambert began

Owen would never quiet down. Stefan's

a high-end banquet. Despite her nerves, she wasn't scared. Everyone was flattering and accommodating to the man by her side, which made her feel blessed time and time again

With him by her side, Lucinda gradually relaxed. As Stefan introduced her to the guests

sit quietly in a corner, drinking. In

saw the problem. There seemed to be some issues between the newlyweds Stefan

not known Stefan's real

the washroom, Owen seized