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."
the first time I've seen Stefan
the eye, gave a casual smile, and said, "Owen, why don't you call me
successfully
big brother, you know. Owen, come on, be a good
Owen was visibly troubled.
Owen considered himself cunning, but in front of Stefan, he always found himself provoked. "Lucinda, this is Mr. Owen Martinez, the heir of the Martinez
Owen, Stefan 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
of a touch than a handshake,
introduced Mr. Lambert
Lambert, shaking hands with a smile. Mr. Lambert shook hands somewhat absent-mindedly. He wasn't sure what the relationship between Lucinda and Stefan was. But any woman that Stefan brought to
afford
outside, let's go in." Mr. Lambert's face was stiff with a forced smile, inviting the
presidents could keep their cool, give him some
Lucinda into the hotel, Mr. Lambert began to feel that his prayers might not have been
quiet down. Stefan's girlfriend had become
accommodating to the man by her side, which made her feel
never leaving her isolated. With him by her side, Lucinda gradually relaxed. As Stefan introduced her to the guests at the banquet one by one, she was amazed each time. Because they were all important figures in the city's business
He did nothing but sit quietly in a corner, drinking.
There seemed
might've not known Stefan's real identity. Hmm...
Stefan went to the washroom, Owen
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