Faux Vows, True Desires

A BMW pulled up outside the Ikella Group's skyscraper.

Ruby stepped out of the car and then looked up at the towering sixty-eight-story building in front of her.

In Pinehurst, there were five major companies. Ascend Global was the largest, followed closely by the Ikella Group. The presidents of the two groups knew each other since childhood, but they were rivals. So, growing up together didn't necessarily mean you'll be friends. It could also mean you'd end up knowing your enemy like the back of your hand.

As Ruby walked into the building, the on-duty security guard stopped her to sign in.

"I'm here to see Mr. Martinez," Ruby said, trying to keep her cool.

"No matter who you're here to see, company policy is all visitors have to sign in," the guard replied.

"You're new here, aren't you?" Ruby frowned.

She had free rein in the Ikella Group building. No one dared to stop her. Only those who wanted to lose their jobs would do that. Didn't this guard know her status in Owen's heart?

The guard felt a bit uneasy at her question. He was new and the last thing he wanted was to stop someone he wasn't supposed to stop.

"Ms. Scott." The head of security, Leo, saw the scene from afar and rushed over as fast as he could.

He pushed the new guard aside and apologized to Ruby. "Ms. Scott, he's new here and doesn't know any better. Someone with your status do not need to be bothered with him. Please, come in, Ms. Scott." The head of security bowed respectfully and gestured for Ruby to proceed.

She felt a bit better and said, "Leo, long time no see. The new guy doesn't know who I am, that's on you. Let it slide for today, but the next time I come, I don't want to be stopped for sign-in."

"Yes, my mistake. Please forgive me, Ms. Scott," Leo said. He then turned to the new guard. "This is Ms. Scott, Mr. Martinez's favorite lady. You owe her an apology."

guard quickly apologized to

the cold sweat

liked her? And she was into Mr. Martinez's

these people were too

could never understand the

see her next time, show some respect. He dotes on her exceptionally. Whoever makes her unhappy,

young and pretty. Now, the

all. Ms. Scott wanted to marry Mr. Coleman, but she didn't want Mr. Martinez to be around other beautiful women. If Mr. Martinez was slightly nice to another woman, Ms. Scott will give her hell. As a

Didn't she fear ending up with nothing in the

oblivious to Leo's behind-the-scenes gossip. She walked into the office

Ruby

felt neglected by Stefan, she would come to the Ikella Group to see Owen and enjoy

makeup. Only when she was confident that she looked her best did she feel satisfied. The lift quickly whisked her up to the top

"Ms. Scott."

about to take the lift down when he bumped into Ruby coming out of the lift. He greeted her politely. "Walter, is

was always friendly towards him.

beforehand that

up. I was worried, so I came

nodded, "Mr. Martinez isn't

wasn't at home either. He picked up my call in the morning, but later he stopped. I really don't know what's

office or at home, and he wasn't picking up her calls. It seemed that he was really angry this time. Ruby felt a bit panicked. She came back to Pinehurst for Stefan, but her biggest support here was Owen. If Owen was angry and started to ignore her, not only would it be hard for her to break Stefan and Lucinda apart, but her career in