Faux Vows, True Desires

"Stefan, I know I messed up. I swear I won't repeat the same mistakes again. Can you please give me another chance? I promise I won't bother you. Stefan!"

Ruby tried to approach Stefan, but she couldn't even touch the hem of his clothes as his bodyguard blocked her. When she attempted to force her way, the bodyguard mercilessly pushed her away, causing her to fall to the ground.

Stefan didn't show any mercy, and neither did his bodyguard.

They wouldn't dare to raise their voice at her if it was Owen's bodyguard.

"Stefan, I don't want to go to jail, I really don't!"

Ruby sat on the ground, sobbing.

She regretted her actions so much she could puke.

She had known his cold-heartedness ten years ago.

And yet, she still poked the bear, and it was like she was asking for trouble.

She always thought that he would show her some leniency due to their childhood friendship.

Boy, was she wrong!

His past leniency was only because he didn't have enough evidence against her. It wasn't that he had spared her. It was that she hadn't indeed crossed his line yet! Stefan left under the protection of his bodyguards.

The domestic staff of the Scott family all hid, afraid of bearing the brunt of the lady and Missy's fury.

They were all curious.

Stefan didn't do anything to Ruby, and he just threw a folder at her. Ruby started crying as if it was the end of the world, and the lady even slapped her hard.

That's Stefan's way. He could hurt people without making a sound and wouldn't break any laws!

what should I do? I don't

me. Let's find Jean and Owen. Jean loves me the most, and so does Owen. They will definitely help me. Yeah, let's find Owen, I'll go find him

back and said to her mother, "Mom, hit me a few more times to make my face swell more. That

her instruction, Megan hit her a few more times,

felt like

made

heartbroken; tears welled up in

I'll find Owen. I was stupid not to appreciate Owen's kindness. Instead, I messed with

leave, but her mother

now. If you go find Owen, you will disturb his rest. Let's wait until tomorrow morning. Don't go to the Martinez family;

morning, my face will have gone down; how will he feel bad

growled, "I can always help you make your face

Ruby was speechless.

about to face legal consequences; this is all on you! I told you, Stefan doesn't love you. If he did, you wouldn't have gone abroad ten years ago. You were young and beautiful back then, and he didn't love you. Now, you're almost thirty and can't compete with Lucinda's youth and beauty. What makes you think you can compete with her! You used to say Lucinda couldn't even find her own parents? look at her now! Her real parents have found her. The Blue family from Skywatch! That's a wealthy family! The head of the Blue family is a multi-millionaire. That's a level we can't even dream of reaching! How can

Ruby felt wronged.

won't abandon me. He will help me. As long as I get through this crisis, I'll let things take their course. I'll marry Owen!" Megan said

in her eyes, and her mother was even

being

to Cecilia. I have faith in Owen, Mom, I'm going to

mother's objections and headed directly

care about their quarrel. He knew once he left, Megan would continue

did to

he returned to Diamond Ridge

The surroundings were quiet.

in a low voice, "Did you get the

quickly replied, "I filmed the

the video to

Stefan instructed quietly.

he returned to the room, he'd show her the video of Ruby being