Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 27

"Honk honk--"

The car across gave a couple of honks.

Ruby decided to give up chasing Stefan and retreated.

She reversed all the way to the end of the alley before she had enough space to turn the car around. Parking on the side, she grabbed her bag from the passenger seat, pulled out her mobile and dialed Owen.

Owen picked up so quickly that Ruby wondered if he had been waiting for her call.

"Ruby, what's up? Wanna grab dinner? I can pick you up," Owen's proposal took Ruby by surprise.

Even though Ruby hadn't given up on Stefan, Owen was over the moon that she reached out to him.

He believed that one day, Ruby would choose him.

He was the perfect match for her.

He could give her the happiness she desired.

He thought Stefan was nuts for still not having any romantic feelings at almost 30. Ruby wanted to develop a relationship with Stefan, but he seemed unresponsive and distant.

Owen thought to himself that if Ruby wanted to be with him, he would not reject her but would be extremely happy.

"I..." Ruby was a bit confused.

Was she taking advantage of Owen by asking for his help?

"Ruby, do you need my help with something?" Owen guessed what Ruby was thinking.

Ruby was always like this, reaching out when she needed him, but cold when she didn't.

Owen felt a bit bitter, but the fact that she thought of him first when she was in trouble meant he still had a place in her heart.

"Owen, let's have dinner. You treated me last time, now it's my turn," Ruby said.

"Sounds good, where are you? I'll come pick you up," Owen replied joyfully.

"No need, I'll drive myself to your family's hotel. Meet you there," Ruby replied.

She intended to discuss the matter with him during dinner.

She also hoped to bump into Stefan and that woman at the hotel.

She knew it was wishful thinking as they were going to Pinehurst Hotel, a Martinez family property, which Stefan was unlikely to visit.

Ascend Global owned a few five-star hotels. Stefan had no need to go to Pinehurst Hotel.

"Alright, drive safe," Owen reminded her.

After hanging up, Ruby took several deep breaths, trying to suppress her rage, and then took out a compact mirror to touch up her makeup.

After fixing her makeup, she took out a small exquisite brocade box from her bag, inside was a necklace Owen gave her when he treated her to dinner the day she returned.

She needed to cheer him up since she was going to meet Owen and ask for his favor.

Ruby removed her own necklace and put on the one Owen gave her.