Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 148

"Have a seat."

Owen ushered Stefan towards the couch.

After taking a good look around Owen's office, Stefan finally took a seat on the couch.

"Can I get you something to drink?"

"No need to fuss. I'm just here for a quick chat and to drop something off."

As Owen poured a glass of water for Stefan, he said, "You're my guest. If I didn't even offer you a drink, I can't imagine what kind of things you'll say about me out there."

"When did I ever badmouth you?"

Owen was left speechless.

They had no deep-seated grudges, just fierce competition in the business world.

Stefan was more of a gentleman than he was. He might say a few bad things about Stefan, but Stefan never spoke ill of him.

"What did you want to tell me?"

Owen got back to the matter at hand.

He's curious, wondering what Stefan wanted to tell him.

Seeing his intrigued look, Stefan can't help but chuckle. "Don't get your hopes up. Relax, I'm not here to confess my love for you."

Owen was thankful he wasn't drinking water, or he might have choked.

"Stefan, can you be serious? You're freaking me out."

"Do I look like I'm joking?"

Again, Owen was left speechless.

Stefan picked up the glass of water with his slender hand, brought it to his lips with grace, and took a couple of leisurely sips.

Then he just held the glass, looking at Owen with his deep eyes.

Owen felt uneasy under his gaze.

But he just stared and didn’t say anything. Owen can't help but blurt out, "Stefan, if you keep looking at me like that, I'm going to call your wife and tell her you're into me."

"Owen, you're actually quite handsome, not inferior to me. What do you say? Have you ever thought about being gay?"

As soon as he finished, Owen leaped up and took cover behind the couch.

"Stefan, have you lost your mind? What are you talking about? You're married, and you're into me? You're bisexual! Ruby has loved you for so many years, and you've never reciprocated. Is it because of me? Oh my God!"

"Am I Ruby's biggest rival? Would Ruby want to kill me if she found out? If she wanted me dead, should I die or not?"

Stefan burst into laughter.

Owen was lost for words.

Laughing, Stefan said, "If Ruby asks you to die, I guess you're toast. Better die early; with you out of the way, I'll have no competition. I can live happily ever after with my wife. Don't worry, every year on your anniversary, I'll take my wife and kids to mourn for you. Thanks for dying early."

Owen looked left and right, trying to find something to hit Stefan with.

Unfortunately, he found nothing suitable.

Should he take off a shoe and throw it at him?

Stefan put down the glass and stood up. He walked over, grabbed Owen by the collar, and dragged him out from behind the couch. He even straightened Owen's clothes, saying, "The outfit you're wearing today is hideous. Looks like a suit. Are you celebrating something?"

Owen immediately shrugged him off.

Then he quickly took off his top. He didn't know why he wore this suit-like top.

Indeed, there was a happy event today. Owen had been single for twenty-nine years and finally had a companion. For the sake of social status and wealth, he gave up his wife's position to Cecilia.