Faux Vows, True Desires

Walter approached with a bag in hand, placing it on the coffee table in front of Ruby.

"Ms. Scott, our boss didn't get much sleep last night. He's completely wiped out. He knows you've been wronged and that you're hurting, so he sent me to give you this ice pack. He wanted me to tell you personally to use it on your face; it'll help with the swelling," he explained.

Ruby was taken aback. "Owen didn't sleep well last night? How could he?"

She paused suddenly.

Why hadn't Owen slept well?

Wasn't it all because of her?

She knew Owen and Cecilia were married. Despite Owen explaining it was a necessary move, if he didn't get married, his grandfather might have gotten angry, disowned him, kicked him out of the Martinez family, and even suppressed him, not allowing him to bounce back on his own.

He was talented and popular no matter where he went. But he knew his abilities were backed by the Ikella group's support. People's flattery and fawning were because he was the head of the Martinez family. If he lost this status, the harsh reality would show him the true colors of everyone.

Owen also had his parents and siblings to think about. He didn't have any biological sisters, but he was very close to his cousin from his uncle's side. His uncle's family had always been low-key. Nevertheless, there were still people in the Martinez family who had their eyes on them.

He was not only a pillar for his parents but also for his uncle's family.

Owen compromised and chose to marry Cecilia. He had too many considerations.

He didn't deny that he didn't dislike Cecilia, even finding her company rather comforting.

Ruby understood Owen's predicament. But because she understood, she preferred Stefan even more.

Their positions in the family seemed similar, but they were not equal.

One was the true head of the family, while the other was still under the control of his grandfather. If he didn't act according to his grandfather's wishes, he could be dismissed at any time. Harry Martinez was waiting to take over.

couldn't let someone who disliked her take over and control the power

able to rely on the Martinez family's power. Instead, she

had already been hit hard by Stefan, and she could no longer

Ruby regretted it.

people to

the princess of the Scott family, with Owen's support, what's

most, she'd be

Serendipity Cafe to be fearless,

matter was dealt with fairly and

ruined. Her business, which had just moved domestically, was badly hit by Stefan. After coming

Cecilia

two people with a passion in

back

cups of coffee just to get through two important meetings.

understanding of his boss, the boss probably started to distance himself from Ms.

didn't turn yellow overnight, and hearts didn't turn cold overnight

could see the boss's kindness towards Ms. Scott. A love that spanned over a decade, full-hearted devotion, and what did

had waited for over a decade for something to heat up, but Ms. Scott's heart

boss got older, seeing Ms. Scott still obsessing over Mr. Coleman despite his being married,

"He was only in two meetings and had

since you were kids. You two have a unique relationship. Whenever you're in trouble, one call to our boss and he'd be by your side. But you can't forget that the boss has more than

you because he loves you. But that shouldn't be taken for granted and make you disregard the boss's health." Annoyed, Ruby retorted, "Walter, you don't need to meddle in my business with Owen, and you have no right to. Enough. I was just complaining a bit, and you've said so much. You can leave now. Do more

was angry inside,

joined the Ikella group, he knew

His position in

dared not offend this selfish woman in

was the treasure in the