Faux Vows, True Desires

Owen walked into a chaotic cafe.

Ruby and her crew had turned the place into a disaster zone, with tables and chairs smashed into smithereens and shards of glass everywhere. Owen kinda sighed inside.

The mess Ruby had created was going to be a real pain to deal with.

Stefan wasn't into Ruby in the first place, and with Ruby smashing up Lucinda's cafe out of jealousy, Stefan was definitely going to be pissed.

"Mr. Owen."

The bodyguard greeted him respectfully as Owen walked in.

Owen said nonchalantly, "You guys step outside. Keep an eye on Ms. Scott, don't let her back in."

"Sure thing."

The bodyguards all left.

Owen looked at the staff standing behind Cecilia and then addressed her directly. "Cecilia, can we have a moment alone?"

Cecilia, maintaining a neutral expression, responded, "Speak here. They've seen the damage Ruby did to my cafe. They're my witnesses."

The shop was equipped with security cameras, ensuring Ruby couldn't deny her actions. With the police on their way, Cecilia was confident that even if they couldn't arrest Ruby, they could at least force her to apologize and compensate for the damages.

If not for Owen's associates restraining her, Ruby might have further confronted Cecilia, which only fueled Cecilia's anger.

To Cecilia, Ruby was nothing but deceitful.

She wanted to marry Stefan, yet couldn't let go of Owen. She was jealous of Lucinda and regarded Cecilia as a thorn in her side. What pissed her off the most was that Owen was head over heels for this nasty woman.

Cecilia thought Owen was a complete fool.

fooled by Ruby. Lucinda was a far better person than Ruby. And yet, Ruby dared to compare

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think she was

was silent for a moment, then said, "Cecilia, I'm not denying that your cafe

Stefan so much that she couldn't handle it, that's why she came after you guys. She and Stefan grew up together, their

this? I don't care if Ruby and Mr. Coleman grew up together or how deep their feelings are. This cafe

what is Ruby thinking? She insulted Lucinda in public. She wanted to interfere in Lucinda's marriage,

Once Cecilia had finished expressing her frustration, he asked, "How much do you want for

in a fit of anger, grabbed a mug from the table and hurled it towards him. Owen deftly sidestepped the flying object, but her act visibly upset

get away with this. Even if you call the cops, what can you do to Ruby with me around? All

act with impunity? Everything you've done

operates completely above board. I'm a legitimate businessman. Why should I fear any

retorted, "Are

off-guard, Owen replied icily, "You're clearly upset. I won't engage further.

he turned

words indicated that he would take

would compensate them

a moment, then said lightly, "You're hurt, you should go to the hospital. I'll cover the medical expenses." Cecilia's right hand had been cut

to worry about me,

words were full of

how great others said Owen was, in her eyes, he was just a

so

value. But Ruby was just using him, treating him like a safety net, relying on his love to act recklessly. Ruby

briefly, then silently turned and departed. As he left, the police pulled up. With Ruby still present, witnesses around, and surveillance footage available, both were swiftly

quickly contacted Lucinda. Learning about the commotion her adversary had caused at the cafe, Lucinda didn't hesitate. She interrupted her date with her husband, and together they

Owen had his own bodyguards with him,

causing a scene at the cafe was unreasonable. Even with