Faux Vows, True Desires

As Eric was about to enter the hotel, a sudden screeching of brakes caught his attention. Naturally, everyone turned to look. Several luxury cars parked at the hotel entrance, which wasn't a parking lot. It was just a temporary spot until the drivers could move the vehicles to the underground parking lot of the hotel.

The small parking space at the hotel entrance was now occupied by the last two spots for Stefan's cars.

Parking at the hotel entrance wasn't a big deal, but these luxury cars were all too familiar, except for the Blue family father and son.

The lead car, the one that had just screeched to a halt, was indeed Owen's car.

The car door was pushed open, and Owen's long legs stepped out first, his polished leather shoes catching everyone's attention.

Owen, all decked out in his suit and tie, was a handsome sight. But his heart only had room for Ruby, causing Cecilia to overlook his good looks. Eric, who was in charge of the Ascend Hotel, was the first to speak: "Wow, what's got Mr. Martinez blowing into my neck of the woods today?"

With a surprised look on his face, he stepped forward and asked with a grin, "Mr. Martinez, are you just passing by or are you here for a meal? The cuisine at our Ascend Hotel is on par with your Pinehurst Hotel. I guarantee you'll be more than satisfied after dining here."

Owen's gaze first landed on Cecilia, who was standing next to Keith. Despite his young age, Keith was the head of the Blue family and had weathered as many storms as Owen. He exuded an air of complex nobility and dominance; it was clear he wasn't one to be messed with.

Owen sifted through his memory, confirming that he had never met Keith.

Seeing Keith and Cecilia standing together gave Owen a strange feeling. They seemed like a good match.

No, they weren't a good match! Cecilia was his wife!

Even if they were married by agreement, legally, Cecilia was his wife!

Owen's gaze on Keith quickly turned serious, as if he were trying to point out a multitude of problems to Cecilia and make her understand that she couldn't be deceived by this man.

Seeing Owen's serious gaze, Keith guessed that Owen was misunderstanding his relationship with Cecilia.

He sneered inwardly. Owen was always hung up on Ruby, often neglecting Cecilia. Only when Cecilia stood beside him did Owen look at him this way. What right did he have to treat Cecilia like this?

Keith looked at Cecilia with a smile on his face.

He didn't really have anything to say to Cecilia. He just wanted to make Owen mad.

Martinez family bully Cecilia just because her family

to not interfere, but now he decided to step

If

Ruby in business,

"What's going on?"

look at

Owen's eyes, looked like two people

"Mr. Martinez?"

turned to look

wasn't sure who Owen was looking

angry but didn't show it on his

then said to Eric, "Eric, has business been bad for Ascend Hotel lately? You're so stingy with me, your distinguished guest. You only gave me a box

a box of mineral

They were rivals.

when you come to spend money do I give out

"Stingy!"

"Stefan, your way of greeting guests isn't working. I'm here at the door, and you're just standing there, not even coming

left

except for the youngest, who was still in college and couldn't take over the company, all worked together, each responsible for different things but all centered

Owen was also at the forefront among his siblings,

It was so annoying!

is really strong today!"

the sky, feeling so hot that he was about to pass out. There wasn't a trace

"There's no wind!"

Otherwise, why would

his teeth secretly; his peripheral vision couldn't help but watch

unfamiliar. Could

seemed a bit familiar, especially the young man

since Owen often saw Lucinda, he felt very

know the identity of this young