Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 24

Savannah burst into laughter, "You young people always love to spring surprises."

She then asked with concern, "Are you staying at your place?"

Ruby hesitated before she answered, "I planned to stay at my place, but nobody's home most of the time and the house is getting a bit old. I want to renovate it. It's not so convenient staying in a hotel all the time, so I was thinking..."

Savannah chuckled and watched her without interrupting.

"Savannah, could I stay at your place temporarily? I’ll move back once the renovation is done. I'll pay the rent."

"Why should you pay rent? This isn't a hostel," Savannah refused the rent but didn't give Ruby a straight answer. "Ruby, I'm old and retired. I don't bother with company or household matters anymore, it's all Stefan's job now. He's the decision maker at home."

"You need to negotiate with Stefan if you want to stay at our place. If he agrees, you're welcome to move in anytime. Patrick and I would be delighted to have you."

Ruby was taken aback, she didn't expect Savannah to say that.

Go to Stefan?

Ruby knew very well that Stefan would never let her stay at the Anderson Manor. Despite the numerous guest rooms, he still held a grudge against her due to past incidents. It would be difficult for her to move in.

"I'll go surprise Stefan at his office later."

Besides herself, Stefan and Owen, Ruby hadn't let anyone else know about her real relationship with Stefan.

Let everyone believe she's the girl Stefan has liked since childhood.

Savannah agreed.

After a bit more chatting with Savannah, Ruby made an excuse and left the Ascend Estate.

An hour later.

Ascend Global.

Stefan and Edgar talked about work as they walked from a meeting. Edgar nodded from time to time, occasionally offering his opinion.

"Stefan."

A voice that was both strange and familiar rang out.

The voice was delicate, if it wasn't so crisp, Stefan might not have noticed someone was calling him.

He stopped in his tracks to see Ruby clutching a limited-edition luxury handbag, carrying two bags. As he looked at her, she came over with a sweet smile.

Edgar felt like whistling, but he dared not. He feared if he did whistle, there would be trouble.

"Stefan, are you busy?"

Ruby asked with a smile, glancing at Edgar.

Edgar got the hint. Did she think he was intruding?

"Mr. Coleman, I'll get back to work."

After Edgar left, Stefan asked dryly, "What is it?"

Ruby felt a pang in her heart.

She looked at Stefan's still handsome face. In fact, she had thought about giving up on him. But this man was too exceptional, she just couldn't let him go.

If she couldn't let go, then she would fight for him.

"Can't I come see you?"

Stefan turned and headed for his office.

When he passed Iris, he shot her a glare.

Ms. Scott always visited Mr. Coleman when she returned home every year. Everyone said she was his childhood sweetheart and that he had stayed single waiting for her to settle down in the country.

So, when Ms. Scott showed up this time, Iris didn't stop her.

And now, trouble.

Mr. Coleman was angry.