Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 33

Owen promised to help Ruby find her love rival, and he sprang into action immediately. He had already picked up on Stefan and Lucinda's relationship, so it was easy for him to zero in on this couple.

Stefan, on his bike, was taking Lucinda, dressed in her evening gown, to Ascend Hotel.

How could Owen not know about this?

"Who are you waiting for, Mr. Martinez?"

Mr. Lambert asked with a smile. "Or maybe, would you prefer to go in and sit down?"

"No need, he'll be here soon."

"Mr. Martinez..."

Mr. Lambert wanted to say something, but when he saw Stefan carrying Lucinda, the words got stuck in his throat, unable to come out.

What the hell was going on? Who was that girl riding pillion on Mr. Coleman's bike?

After parking his bike, Stefan helped Lucinda off in a graceful manner.

Owen walked over. His gaze was sharp, staring at Lucinda.

"Sir, have you no manners? Staring at a stranger like that is very rude." Lucinda didn't like the look in this man's eyes - too sharp, as if he wanted to see right through her.

"Well, not exactly a stranger. I've known Stefan since we were kids. You could say we're old friends."

Owen gave a subtle smile. "This is the first time I've seen Stefan bring a woman in front of us. I'm curious, what's your name?"

Stefan walked over to Lucinda, looked Owen in the eye, gave a casual smile, and said, "Owen, why don't you call me 'big brother'."

Those words successfully darkened Owen's face.

"You should call me big brother, you know. Owen, come on, be a good boy and say 'big brother'."

Owen was visibly troubled.

Stefan was an unpredictable man. Sometimes gentle, sometimes cold, sometimes cheerful. Owen considered himself cunning, but in front of Stefan, he always found himself provoked.

"Lucinda, this is Mr. Owen Martinez, the heir of the Martinez family, my arch-nemesis."

In front of a fuming Owen, Stefan generously introduced him to Lucinda. He wanted Lucinda to join his circle, and facing Owen was inevitable. So, he didn't hold back.

Lucinda extended her hand graciously, smiling, "Mr. Martinez, I've heard so much about you."

Owen glanced at the hand Lucinda extended, then at Stefan, and shook hands with Lucinda. It was more of a touch than a handshake, as he quickly retracted his hand.

"This is the President of the Lambert Group, Mr. Lambert."

Stefan introduced Mr. Lambert to Lucinda next.

She nodded at Mr. Lambert, shaking hands with a smile. Mr. Lambert shook hands somewhat absent-mindedly. He wasn't sure what the relationship between Lucinda and Stefan was. But any woman that Stefan brought to a banquet must’ve been someone he liked and valued.

He couldn’t afford to offend her!