Faux Vows, True Desires

Before Cecilia could even get a word in, Owen abruptly stood up. His long arm reached out to seize Ruby's collar, pulling her close. His voice was ice-cold as he spoke, "Ruby, listen carefully. Once, you were truly the only one in my heart. But now, you're nothing. Don't bother me anymore, and stop targeting Cecilia. We've come to this point because of your own actions. Now, immediately, get out of here! Don't force me to be rude to you!"

With that, he released his grip and gave Ruby a push, causing Ruby to stumble back several steps before regained her balance.

Ruby wore an expression of disbelief and looked pitifully at Owen with tears streaming down her face.

Owen called over two security guards, instructing them, "Escort Ms. Scott out. Take her to the police station. She said she wanted to turn herself in." "Owen!" Ruby yelled in anguish, but her plea fell on deaf ears.

Seeing Owen's emotionless face, Ruby seethed with anger. Without being escorted by the guards, she turned and ran out of the Serendipity Cafe.

No matter how many times she lowered her head and sobbed, she couldn't bring back the indulgence and tolerance Owen had once shown her. Was it really her own fault?

No. It was evident that Lucinda and Cecilia who had stolen the two men who should have belonged to her!

Even if she turned herself in, without Stefan's involvement, her crimes wouldn't lead to a harsh sentence. At most, it would be a prison term of less than three years. After her release from prison, she would follow her mother's advice and start fresh.

When the day came that she became a powerful figure in the business world with unmatched influence and status, she would be back to demand justice for herself.

By then, she would make those two men kneel before her and beg for her forgiveness!

After Ruby left, Owen's face remained dark. He sat back down and instructed Cecilia, "If she comes here again, don't let her in."

"Didn't you just send her to turn herself in? She won't be coming back in the short term."

Cecilia looked at him, her eyes full of curiosity.

Suddenly, her face stung.

Owen had just pinched her cheek.

"Stop looking at me like that. I told you, I've let go of my feelings for Ruby. I really have." He declared. Even though he hadn't completely forgotten, he had genuinely given up on Ruby. Cecilia handed him a chicken wing and said casually, "I didn't say much. I just suddenly realized that you're quite good-looking, not inferior to those waiters at the Neon Nectar Nightclub."

The moment she finished speaking, Owen lightly pinched her cheek once again.

gigolos? If you wanted to compare, you should compare me with someone

him all along? Haven't you lost your confidence

He noticed that her skin was quite smooth and soft. He wondered what skincare products she used. He

Malicious! Don't

being pinched by him several times, Cecilia protested. She reached out to pinch his face

continued to

and unexpectedly, Cecilia lost her balance and fell to the ground. Owen instinctively tried to catch

sprawled on

feeling like a scene from a TV show was

with

least it hadn't resulted in

to reality,

to her

"Cecilia."

His voice grew husky.

to kiss

gentleman that he was, he sought her permission before making

how could Cecilia possibly

"Let go!"

Cecilia struggled.

Just one kiss. If you feel like you're at a disadvantage, you can kiss me back. You can kiss me as many times as you like, I won't complain."

That Mr. Malicious!

"Get off!"

placed a gentle kiss on her cheek before sighing, "This version of you, Cecilia, is the one I like the most.

was unwilling, so he didn't dare

was half-asleep. He kissed her

to steal a kiss from me,

because I didn't have enough practice. How about you give me more opportunities to practice? And I'll become an good kisser just

rolled her eyes,