Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 424

Owen set his glass down with a clink, reaching urgently for Cecilia's hand, and said apologetically. "Cecilia, I apologize again for my mom's inappropriate comments. I have told her if she tries to break us up again with her nonsense, I'll throw in the towel and become a monk."

"You, a monk? No monasteries would accept someone with desires that have not been purified!"

Despite everything, Cecilia's heart swelled at his words. He was fighting for them.

"I know exactly how to handle my mom. If she ever gives you trouble again, I'll threaten to quit my job as the CEO of the Ikella Group. That'll keep her in line."

Owen felt he had no tricks up his sleeve to woo Cecilia. But when it came to dealing with his own family or outsiders, Owen was quite skilled.

He knew how to hit them where it hurts. For his mother, the threat of him giving up the CEO position was enough to cause her panic.

Cecilia watched him quietly. He was trying hard for their future. And so would she.

She'd work hard to fatten her wallet, not necessarily to rival Owen's, but enough to earn the respect of Olina and to prove that her being with Owen was not for his wealth.

After all, if she was after his money, she wouldn't be divorcing him.

A gentleman loves wealth but earns it in an honorable way. She'd claim what was rightfully hers, and not a penny more.

"Let's go grab some dinner."

"Alright."

Owen stood up, his face beaming with joy, naturally taking Cecilia's hand, ready to leave with her. But Cecilia looked towards Avery, who was failing to heed the waitress's advice to cut back on the drinking.

"I'll call Cedric."

tied

handle Avery now; their

to keep Cecilia's attention away from Avery, whipped out his phone and dialed Cedric's number. They were both young hotshots about town, often rubbing

long ring, Cedric's harsh voice answered,

voice was hoarse, as

"What's up?"

of moods, having argued with his family and Avery-he's been

to throw caution to the wind, chasing Avery back to

of being the successor for the family business, held him back from

with Avery. Now, the elders were setting him up with women, hoping a

Avery's drowning his sorrows at Serendipity Cafe. My girl Cecilia runs a coffee shop, not a speakeasy. He's filling the place with the smell of booze, stinking up the joint. If my girl's business has been hurt, are you gonna compensate for that? Will you take care of him? If you're done with him, then fine, I'll have someone

Shameless!

to pick him up

any delay might lead Owen to toss Avery out on

to pursue Cecilia to irritate Owen - a fact Owen

pangs of jealousy, but

him to sever ties with Avery, pushing him into an impossible moral dilemma. "From now on, keep Avery away from the Serendipity. Cedric, don't let

while, Cedric responded, "I'll take care

make sure I don't see your man hogging

attention was already scarce, and if Avery took his share, Owen would be left with

giving Cedric another chance to speak, Owen

for Avery. If so, he'd lend Avery a hand. If not, it was time for Avery to cut ties and move on. There were plenty of good fish in

There weren't many willing to take the

were plentiful, but not all were as

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