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.

Of course, Ruby couldn't let someone who disliked her take over and control

over, Ruby would no longer be able to rely on the Martinez family's

hard by Stefan, and she could

Ruby regretted it.

sending people to ruin

Scott family, with Owen's support, what's the big deal about vandalizing a

most, she'd be scolded by

the two owners of Serendipity Cafe to be fearless, so she went straight to the

matter was dealt

by Stefan. After coming out of detention, Ruby realized her actions had caused

and Cecilia were

hated these two people with a passion in

Owen come back

coffee just to get through two important meetings. He was just too

the boss probably started to distance himself from Ms. Scott because he

overnight, and

that spanned over a decade, full-hearted devotion, and what

waited for over a decade for something to heat up,

older, seeing Ms. Scott still obsessing over Mr. Coleman despite

replied expressionlessly, "He was only in two meetings and had a

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 just you. There are many people behind him. You can't just consider yourself and let the boss prioritize you all the time. I don't have a say in the boss's personal affairs. I just feel sorry

make you disregard the boss's health." Annoyed, Ruby retorted, "Walter, you don't need to meddle

inside, but he

Ikella group, he knew how

boss and was willing to follow him. His position in the Ikella group was like Edgar's

offend this selfish

the treasure in the boss's