Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 189

Cecilia once again pulled him close, their bodies near enough that she could smell the cologne he always wore.

She didn't particularly like that scent, but it was always on him, probably because Ruby liked it.

"Owen, you don't need to remind me. I'm clear about our business relationship. Don't worry, I won't make any move on you. There are plenty of good guys out there. You may be a good guy for Ruby, but not for me. I'm not stupid enough to fall for someone like you."

Owen's face turned ugly as he shook off Cecilia's hand.

He sat up straight and said seriously, "During our partnership, I hope you won't betray me."

"Our agreement didn't mention anything about not having other relationships, did it? Besides, you've been flaunting your relationship in front of me, and I'm supposed to remain loyal to you? You think I enjoy being betrayed?"

Owen was left speechless.

She didn't ask for his loyalty, so what right did he have to demand hers?

After all, they were a couple in name only. She was doing this to repay a favor, and he was doing it to protect his position and status.

He truly had no right to make demands.

After a while, Owen said, "If you have someone you like, you can date him secretly first. Once we get a divorce, then you can publicly date him. I don't want to end up being the joke of the town."

"I'm the one who's the joke. After all, everyone knows about you and your goddess."

Owen was left speechless again.

"Let's go, it's almost midnight." Cecilia urged Owen to start the car.

Despite shooting her a glare, Owen started the engine.

What could he do when he was too soft-hearted to let her make her own way home?

If he had just let her ride her scooter home, it wouldn't be his problem anymore.

He was just too worried, worried that she would be in danger on the road...

"Have you told Ruby you're married?"

"I didn't," Owen didn't dare to admit.

When he was single, Ruby didn't choose him.

If he told Ruby that he was married, Ruby definitely wouldn't choose him.

But when he was single, they were closer. Ruby was more dependent on him.

He wasn't Stefan. Ruby knew Stefan was married, she would be jealous, she would go crazy. As for him, it was impossible.

"But she'll find out. My mom told Mrs. Scott, who is Ruby's biological mom."

After a pause, he said, "Cecilia, if Ruby comes to make trouble, you hide first, then call me. I'll handle it, don't fight with her. You won't want to hurt her, and if she hurts you..."

It took Owen a long time to finish that sentence. He said, "If she hurts you, I'll have to pay. I don't want either outcome."

Cecilia glanced at him, nodded, saying, "If I have time, I'll try to notify you to handle it. If I don't, I'll handle it myself."

She leaned back in the car seat, yawning several times, "So sleepy."

"If you're tired, you can rest a bit. I'll wake you up."

"No need, we're almost there."

Owen shut his mouth and didn't say anything more.

The Yates family's house wasn't far from the Serendipity Cafe.

Cecilia usually only needed about ten minutes on her scooter.

By car, it was even quicker.

It felt like they arrived in the blink of an eye. Owen's car stopped on the street where the Yates family lived.

He didn't park too close to the house because he didn't want to disturb them.

Cecilia also didn't want her family to know she came home in Owen's car.