Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 160

Trenton laid it out straight: "Even if they didn't hold a wedding, they have already applied for a marriage certificate. They are already husband and wife. They're legally married. Don't you want to show her some respect? Weren't you just complaining about Owen still being single at almost thirty?"

Olina tried to respond, but her hubby cut her off.

She closed her mouth and fuming.

She shot Cecilia a look like she was the enemy.

Cecilia held her ground, not backing down, no matter what kind of dirty looks were thrown her way.

Maybe that's why they didn't like her.

With Trenton on her side, they couldn't do anything about Cecilia because Trenton held their futures in his hands.

Between giving up being the heir and marrying Cecilia, Olina also chose to let Owen marry Cecilia.

Cecilia served coffee to all the elders present.

Trenton gave her gifts, and the others didn't dare not give. They basically gave her checks, but May gave Cecilia an extra jewellery set.

Out of everyone there, May was the friendliest to Cecilia.

Once they confirmed their relationship, Cecilia officially became a part of the Martinez family.

Trenton ordered Derek to inform all the maids, bodyguards and drivers of Cecilia's status.

Around nine o'clock in the evening, Cecilia told Trenton, "It's getting late. I should head home."

"Home?" Trenton asked. "Where are you going? This is your home."

Cecilia quickly explained, "Owen and I just got the certificate, and we still need to get used to each other, and when I came back, I didn't tell my family members. I should go back so they don't worry."

Trenton glanced at Owen, who had a scowl all night.

"Fine, let Owen take you home."

Owen coldly responded, "We have plenty of drivers. Let one of them take her."

With that, he walked out on Cecilia and headed upstairs.

As soon as he left, Olina followed suit.

Trenton was about to blow his top, but Cecilia said, "Let the driver take me. Owen's had a busy day. He's tired. Let him rest. Plus, he had a few drinks at dinner. It's not safe for him to drive."

"Owen only drank because he didn't want to take you."

Seeing Cecilia defending Owen, Trenton cooled down.

"I'll have Derek arrange a driver for you."

Trenton called Derek over and told him to arrange a ride for Cecilia.

Owen went upstairs. Instead of going back to the bedroom, he went up to the top floor, where he looked down and could see the yard.

Once he saw Cecilia leave in a car, Owen's face softened slightly.

"Owen," Olina approached him.

Owen turned to acknowledge her.