Faux Vows, True Desires

Owen wanted to grab a bite with Stefan and the gang, but he chickened out at the last second and just stood there like a lost puppy as Cecilia walked away with them. They were out of sight, and Owen turned to leave.

He decided he wouldn't spend a dime at the Ascend Hotel.

These two hotels were rivals.

If he were spotted at the Ascend Hotel, god knew what the gossip columnists would say.

After a few steps, Owen stopped in his tracks.

He thought it over, turned back, and walked back into the hotel.

He suspected Cecilia was on a date with Keith!

The thought of not keeping an eye on her made him uneasy!

Owen decided to throw his dignity out the window. Even if it meant being laughed at by his rivals, he was going to have a meal there, and he'd foot the bill if he had to!

The Ascend Hotel had a revolving restaurant at the top. Stefan didn't know what Nathan's favorite food was, so he chose to dine at the restaurant and asked Eric to prepare a variety of delicious dishes in advance.

Whatever Nathan wanted, he had it covered.

They had just settled down at the restaurant when Eric got a phone call.

After a few words, he turned to Stefan and said, "Stefan, Owen wants to treat us; should we let him?"

Stefan didn't answer Eric right away; instead, he asked Nathan for his opinion.

"Since Mr. Martinez is being so generous, we should give him a chance."

Nathan was pleased that Stefan asked for his opinion. He was aware of the rivalry between Owen and Stefan, so he was willing to help Stefan.

"You're right; we should give him a chance to treat us. I've known him since we were kids, and he's never treated me to a meal before. This time, I'm going to feast. Eric, order a few more dishes, the most expensive ones, and the priciest wine."

Lucinda, "Owen's

at her; her

smiled and said, "It's a rare opportunity; we should enjoy

make him

for Eric, everyone else was looking at

awkwardly. "Owen has been a pain in our backsides; we've always been at odds with him. But he's

be polite. Eat up; good thing we've got big appetites; otherwise, it'd be a

his laughter at the

at

Cecilia blushed a little.

she was on a date with Keith; otherwise, she wouldn't be blushing. He'd

first met him, she dressed so extravagantly that it was almost repulsive; she even ate garlic, and

did everything she could to

date with Keith, she

a bit salty, but he

with Cecilia, but the others didn't. They had a contract; he couldn't just announce that Cecilia was his wife.

Owen had no qualms about sitting next

shot Stefan a

relationship with Cecilia, yet he was still encouraging Keith to date Cecilia. What was that

him; instead, he smiled and said, "Owen, you're treating us today. We've known each other for years, but this is the first time you've treated me to a meal. Thank you." Owen forced a

didn't say you had any

at a loss

around, the Blue family's real identity was kept

had a

grinning, "Mr. Malicious, if you ever lose

the opportunity to grab her hand as she tried to push him away, squeezing it to let her know

Mr. Malicious in front of everyone else,

least he was the only Mr.

else would call him that, so it was his special

"Sure!"