Faux Vows, True Desires

When Owen said this, he was actually a bit unsure of himself.

The Martinez family wasn't as harmonious as the Anderson family.

The Anderson family got along well with each other. They didn't have any ambitions to take over the Anderson family business, and they didn't scheme behind the scenes for power. When Stefan was chosen as the heir, his brothers willingly became his assistants.

Owen was most envious of this about Stefan.

As long as Stefan didn't mess up, he could keep his position as the Anderson heir and enjoy all the power that came with it.

Everyone said the Anderson family had good family values.

The Anderson kids were all top-notch. Marrying into the Anderson family not only meant endless wealth and glory but also the husband's exclusive affection.

This was because the Anderson family rules stated that their children were not allowed to divorce.

Marriage was a big deal.

Before the Anderson kids got married, they were required to fully understand what marriage meant to them.

"So, Trenton Martinez set you up on a blind date."

Despite their rivalry, Stefan had known the Martinez family since childhood and was well-acquainted with them.

On the rare occasion he crossed paths with Trenton, he'd offer a greeting. Regardless of the intense business rivalry, whenever Trenton saw Stefan, he'd wear a smile as if looking at a cherished family member.

Trenton would often joke, "That's a smile of envy." He secretly wished Stefan were his own grandson.

If Stefan had a daughter, Owen's grandfather would undoubtedly push Owen to woo her. If they couldn't best the Andersons in business, perhaps marrying into their family was the next best strategy. "Stefan, stop mocking me."

Stefan laughed, "Well, I must be spot-on then. Owen, even though you're always green with envy, I kindly remind you, Ruby isn't worth your sacrifice. You need to steer clear of her and find a good woman to marry. You're not young anymore, we're the same age. I'm married, and you don't even have a girlfriend. By the time I become a dad, you'll still be single, falling behind me in love. In the end, you'll still lose to me."

Owen rolled his eyes.

you want to end your bachelor life?" Owen began to

he said coldly, "So what if my wife Lucinda is a commoner's daughter? Does that mean commoners' kids

love, unlike some who need to arrange marriages

a couple in a political marriage hit

kind of marriage is based on

"I only mentioned your wife once and you've been rebutting

in love with you

with anger, "I

suspect you actually love me. You're just too shy to admit it, so you use helping Ruby as an excuse to get

Stefan, his adversary, to say such

teased further, "What, no retort? Silence means agreement, after all. Maybe you do have a fondness for me but don't know how to express it. But alas, I'm already taken. My heart

"Stefan!"

only like Ruby. You're the gay one, go amuse yourself, I'm done talking to you." Successfully infuriating his opponent, Stefan laughed gleefully on the

laughed, the angrier Owen got. He wished he could confront Stefan right now and give him a good beating, no, he wanted to kill him! "My wife knows I'm not gay, she knows very well that she's

angry to

Calm down, calm down!

bastard piss him off

he wasn't as calm as

was very good at reacting and

not do

anger, Owen said

your Ikella Group's stocks have

but were actually

felt that he hadn't taken action against Stefan all these years because he was kind-hearted, he was magnanimous, and

wreck my wife's shop, and even hurt someone. Ms. Yates's hand was injured, it's swollen pretty badly now. We don't know if

Ruby and it's all over the internet now, stirring up public outrage.