Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 373

"Olina didn't indeed fancy me even a bit. In her mind, the perfect daughter-in-law was always Ruby Scott. When Lucy unearthed some of Ruby's past, I bet my former mother-in-law was cursing Lucy and her husband for meddling."

After all, had Ruby's past remained hidden, Olina would still view her as a good girl.

The perfect daughter-in-law in Olina's eyes was ruined by the actions of the Coleman couple.

"The Martinez family and the Anderson family have always been at odds. Lucy is the wife of the Anderson family’s oldest son. From the fact of being her close friend, Mrs. Martinez would never like me."

Hudson advised, "Since you're aware of this, you should keep your distance from Owen."

"I haven't been throwing myself at him. He's the one who's been pursuing me. Although I don't turn him down directly, I haven't accepted him either. Don't worry, I know what I’m doing." Cecilia was unfazed by Olina’s disapproval.

However, the idea of constantly engaging in family politics after marrying into the family was exhausting and unappealing. She didn't want to live such a life.

So, accepting or rejecting Owen required serious thought.

Seeing her still unswayed by Owen's sweet words and charm, Hudson was somewhat relieved.

Speak of the devil.

Owen walked in, holding a bouquet of money roses, attracting the attention of everyone in the café.

His eyes only saw Cecilia, ignoring everyone else.

With the large bouquet of money roses in hand, he strode towards Cecilia.

Upon seeing Hudson, Owen was taken aback but quickly greeted him respectfully, "Hudson, you're here too."

"Mr. Martinez, you've got it wrong. My mother only had two kids; my sister and me. I don't have a younger brother. Besides, you're older than me. Isn't it odd to take me as your older brother?"

Unfazed, Owen responded, "As Cecilia's biological brother, you're also my brother."

Hudson got speechless at Owen's thick-skinned response.

Has the CEO of the Ikella group never seen a beautiful woman before? He just can't let go of his sister.

Seeing Owen with a large bouquet of money roses, irate, Hudson immediately stood up, grabbed the bouquet from Owen and said, "Thanks for the flowers, Mr. Martinez. They're beautiful. I love them!"

He then sat down and began dismantling the money roses, stacking the bills neatly by his side.

Owen was benumbed by this move from Hudson. He knew the Yates family members weren't fond of him, but Hudson had always been polite to him.

What was happening tonight?

Hudson seemed as if he was ready to burn him at the stake.

Owen looked helplessly at Cecilia.

The money roses were meant for her, but the person who snatched them was his potential brother-in-law, someone he couldn't offend.

Seeing that Cecilia remained silent, Owen moved closer to her, pointed at Hudson dismantling the money roses and whispered, "Cecilia, is your brother in a bad mood tonight? Who upset him? Tell me, and I'll help him vent."

No one could bully his brother-in-law; it would be like a slap to his own face.

He was determined to please his future brother-in-law.