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."

said to Lucinda, "Owen's going to feel the

looked at her; her

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

him cough up

else was looking at Cecilia,

our backsides; we've always been at odds with him. But he's loaded, and we're just small fries; we can't fight

good thing we've got big appetites;

laughter at the two

looking at his daughter with

Cecilia blushed a little.

walked in, he noticed Cecilia's blushing face and he was sure she was on a date with Keith; otherwise, she

she dressed so extravagantly that it was almost repulsive; she even ate garlic, and her breath was

did everything she could to fend

on a date with Keith, she was all

feeling a bit salty, but he couldn't let

others didn't. They had a contract; he couldn't just announce that Cecilia was his wife. Even if it was a contractual marriage, she

moved away from Keith, so Owen had no qualms

even shot Stefan a

he was still encouraging Keith to date Cecilia. What

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

you had any other

a

Blue family's real identity was kept under wraps, and everyone was focused on their

Owen had a good

except Owen was satiated. Cecilia even rubbed her full belly and patted Owen's shoulder, grinning, "Mr.

to push him away,

for her calling him Mr. Malicious in front of everyone

was the only Mr.

would call him that, so it was his special nickname from

"Sure!"