Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 196

His phone suddenly rang.

Chomping down his toast, Owen pulled out his phone. He froze when he saw the caller ID.

He didn't pick up immediately.

Cecilia teased him on purpose: "Ruby's calling, isn't she? Scared to pick up because you don't want her to find out we're together?"

She remembered the last time Ruby slapped her.

If Ruby messed with her again and slapped her, Cecilia would definitely fight back, leaving Ruby's face covered in bruises.

After all, she didn't love Owen, so she didn't have to worry about offending him.

Owen had forced her to marry him because he'd once helped her. As generous as his payment was, she wasn't about to let herself be treated poorly.

Owen shot her a glare, admonishing her, "Could you not be so sharp-tongued? Ever since I met you, you've always been like this. A well-mannered, beautiful girl like you should watch what you say. Don't be so cutting and so crude, or you'll scare off all the guys who want to chase you. Then you'll end up an old maid."

Cecilia chuckled: "As long as I have money, who needs men? Sure, I'm married now, but my husband's heart is with another woman. What's so great about being married to a man? Money is more reliable. Just remember, after Trenton passes away, you better hold up your end of the deal. If you dare to back out," Cecilia suddenly threatened viciously, "I'll make you lose a certain part of you. So you can only watch your beloved woman but not touch her. That'll piss you off."

Owen: "You're really ruthless."

"Hurry up and pick up your phone. Don't keep your goddess waiting too long, or she might start crying."

Ruby was a two-faced person. She was arrogant in front of them but gentle and weak in front of Stefan and Owen, easily stimulating Owen's protective instinct.

Mr. Coleman was really wise.

He saw through Ruby's hypocrisy at a glance and stayed away from her.

After two calls from Ruby, Owen finally picked up.

"Owen."

The moment he picked her up, he heard Ruby crying.

Owen shot Cecilia a quick glance. Seeing her laugh, his face darkened, but he couldn't say anything.

"Owen, why did you answer so late?"

Ruby asked through her tears.

Owen coolly lied, "I was driving. Ruby, what happened? Don't cry; just talk to me slowly."

Ruby sobbed, "You usually have a driver to take you to and from work. Why are you driving today? You used to pick up my calls immediately. Today it took you so long, I thought you didn't want me anymore."

"Owen, I was bullied. That bitch not only insulted me but also hit me. You have to avenge me."

Hearing this, Owen immediately turned serious and asked hurriedly, "Someone dared to bully you? They had the audacity to lay a hand on you; don't they know you're under my protection?"

In the past, the Scott family had a certain status in Pinehurst because Megan was acquainted with the Anderson and Martinez families. So, many people didn't dare offend the Scott family because they had the support of these two powerful families.

Even when the Scott family immigrated abroad and moved their company overseas, Ruby's status in Pinehurst didn't decline because Owen was protecting her. She was still a rich young lady with status.

Ordinary people really didn't dare to mess with Ruby, let alone hit her.

"It was Stefan's."

Ruby started crying again at this point.