Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 400

Jay sat in silence, listening as Owen cursing the bandit who had dared to cross him.

Ever since Owen had fallen for Ms. Yates, he had become more human, more down-to-earth.

The power of love, it seemed, could truly change a man.

When Owen finally ran out of steam, Jay ventured to ask, "Sir, do you want to go after the bandit?"

"Spread the word that I was attacked and injured by a bandit. The scoundrel will turn himself in."

Given Owen's reputation, the mere hint of his involvement in the bandit's capture could send the rogue running to the sheriff's office, saving them the trouble of a manhunt. "And replace the streetlights in that alley, they're too dim."

Cecilia's route home was a dangerous one. It gave Owen an excuse to escort her every day, but he couldn't ignore the problem forever.

"Look into the bandit. If he doesn't turn himself in, we'll take him to the sheriff ourselves."

"Understood."

With his orders given, Owen ended the call.

Recalling the detective agency's report from the previous evening, he retrieved it from his desk and settled down on the sofa.

"Arno, let's see what kind of saint you are, hiding your secrets even from me."

Sarcasm laced Owen's words as he pulled out the report on Avery and began to read.

After finishing, he rose abruptly, forgoing even a change of clothes, and headed out the door.

The Harrison estate was quiet in the early morning.

Its residents were not early risers.

in his advanced age, would

he spotted his grandfather in the yard, practicing his morning routine with his

advantage. Harry born to a different mother, and the patriarch clearly favored his first wife's children. Despite his abilities, Harry was overlooked for the role of

company, his grandfather wouldn't

to her often led him to make decisions that displeased his grandfather. Harry's family

to Stefan, who had pulled some

but he remained powerless. His only recourse was to curry favor with his grandfather, hoping that when the time came to divide the family fortune, they wouldn't be neglected. "Good

with

"Morning."

grandfather, Owen made an effort

happened to

to

bandage wrapped around Owen's arm, Trenton also

paper, his expression

brawl with a bandit while escorting your sister-in-law home

Owen explained.

didn't you divorce

news had been leaked

He knew his mother couldn't keep her mouth shut and

lifelong commitment.

can't get back together?

"Then good luck, brother.

of time. Grandfather, there's something I need to

hand. He was curious about its contents but knew better than to ask. He excused himself, "Grandfather, I'll go change

Harry had left, Trenton headed back into

Avery was

easy to dig up his past. The only reason Owen hadn't been

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