Faux Vows, True Desires

"Here you go. This money covers the cost of you eating my slice of cake and drinking two glasses of water."

Owen: "This is too expensive! You're a sneaky merchant!"

He took the money, giving Cecilia a long and deep look. He noticed several red marks on her neck, left from when he had choked her too hard earlier. Even though he didn't exert much force, Cecilia's skin was fair, and the force of his fingers digging into her neck had left marks.

He opened his mouth to speak, but in the end, Owen left without saying a word.

Cecilia touched the place where Owen had choked her.

The construction workers were watching her.

"It's fine. That guy is just a nutcase, a paranoid. Don't mind him, I'm fine. Continue your work. What do you guys want for lunch? I can get you some fast food."

"Cecilia, come out!"

Owen's growl came from outside.

Cecilia frowned. Hadn't he left already?

"We'll go home for lunch."

The construction worker said, then turned to Cecilia. "That guy is calling for you. You should go check it out."

Cecilia often called him Mr. Martinez. He must be Mr. Martinez from the Ikella group.

The construction workers had pieced together some information and knew why the Serendipity Cafe had been destroyed.

So, seeing the elusive Mr. Martinez here wasn't surprising to them.

Cecilia went out.

didn't see me

Owen accused.

Cecilia was dumbstruck.

had a gloomy look on his face, accusing her, "When Ike came earlier, you not only gave him two boxes of desserts but also personally saw him out

Cecilia was speechless.

keep up with

you did to me, you still expect me to see you out? The fact that I didn't chase you out with a broom is already

nitpick this time. Cecilia, if you can guarantee that you won't need my help in the future,

"Who's being arrogant? The most

noon, Owen lingered at the Serendipity Cafe for a while before leaving. Instead of going back to his company, he went to the Pinehurst Hotel, a property owned by the Martinez family. He usually stayed there when he didn't go

a revolving buffet restaurant. Although it was expensive, many people liked to dine there

sections. One side was a revolving buffet restaurant open to the public, and the other side was a presidential suite exclusively for Owen's use. He had his own elevator,

buffet restaurant because Ruby loved buffets.

course, it was always when Ruby felt neglected by Stefan and was feeling down that he would bring her here

notify the hotel's manager in advance. The manager would be responsible for arranging everything. By the time Owen arrived at the hotel, his buffet

restaurant

table, facing the

the side and thought of Cecilia's cake. Clearly, Cecilia's cooking skills were not on par with the pastry chefs at

to himself, "I have indeed

learned how to bake cakes, she would personally make a birthday cake for Stefan every year and deliver

time, Stefan would

Scott family's business hadn't moved abroad yet. As

and give it to Owen. The young Owen didn't understand love yet. He

understood that his tolerance and care for Ruby were all

Stefan. Only after Stefan

in the beginning. Every time he received a gift from

until one day that he saw Ruby give Stefan a tie and was rejected. She then gave the tie to him and he realized every gift he received from her

love Ruby, nor