Faux Vows, True Desires

The next day.

Cecilia sneaked out with her ID, secretly meeting Owen.

Owen had arrived earlier, already waiting for her.

Owen was low-key. He didn't drive over, nor did he bring any bodyguards. He was still incognito, just like when they went on a blind date, with huge sunglasses and a mask covering his face.

"Why don't you just wear a black balaclava, only revealing your eyes, mouth, and nose, like a robber? I guarantee no one will recognize you," Cecilia joked after seeing his disguise. "How did you get here?"

"I took the bus."

Cecilia was surprised and said, "That's rare."

Owen: "Let's go in. It's still early, and there aren't many people. Let's get the marriage certificate as soon as possible and leave. I've checked; Gabriel Turner is not around." Gabriel knew Stefan well, and naturally, he also knew Owen.

The fact that Stefan and Lucinda got their marriage certificate was initially leaked by Gabriel.

That rumor-mongering man.

Owen didn't want Gabriel to know about him and Cecilia.

"Sure."

Cecilia cooperated with him.

Naturally, Owen took her hand and led her inside.

Suddenly, Cecilia stopped and turned her head towards a middle-aged man not far away. She said to Owen, "Since I came over, that man has been watching us. What does he want?"

Owen, too lazy to even turn back, answered in a low voice, "That's the butler, Derek. My grandfather sent him to supervise us getting the marriage certificate to prevent me from getting a fake one with you." "Does your grandfather like using Derek's name to trick people?"

"To my knowledge, he only tricked your family."

Cecilia scoffed, "What an honour."

Owen led her inside.

Derek followed in.

Derek watched the two get their marriage certificates throughout the whole process.

when the two got their marriage certificates did Derek breathe a sigh

accomplished

said, "I still have renovations to do in my shop. I'll

stopped her and said,

bus; how are you going to

down a taxi, opened the door, got in, and after closing the door, waved goodbye to

decisively, without

stood by the side of the road, watching the taxi carrying Cecilia

marriage

they got their marriage certificates, they left

"Derek."

called out

forward, responding

"I'm going back to the office. You take this back to show my grandfather. You watched

marriage certificate, laughing, "Your grandfather hopes you bring

"She's not my wife."

got the marriage certificate with you. It's still fresh; haven't you forgotten? Since you've got the marriage certificate,

make Cecilia keep the secret, but he couldn't shut

guy worked for

very busy. I'll bring her to meet my grandfather tonight. Before that, none of you can disturb her. Also, please tell my grandfather not to go overboard." Derek replied respectfully, "I will relay your message

now. I'm heading back

down a taxi and left

him to leave before heading

front of

It was Stefan's car.

other luxury cars were

Stefan was here.

told him that Mr. Coleman was there, waiting for him in the

emotionlessly and then

was guessing why Stefan had

two rarely interacted; except for occasional encounters in public places, they seldom contacted each other privately. It was the first time Stefan

Ten minutes later

in the VIP

window, his back against him. The Anderson family's bodyguards stood like loyal soldiers behind Stefan. They saw

wouldn't suddenly

fought with Stefan, and he

Anderson family's bodyguards made