Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 44

Stefan held onto Lucinda's hand tight, his face stern.

Lucinda turned to him, whispering, "Do you know them?"

"They're Owen's fancy car entourage. He's got a thing for luxury cars, so he always goes out with a fleet of them and a bunch of bodyguards. It's his way of showing off his power; it makes him feel like a king."

Stefan said this with a smirk on his face.

Lucinda laughed, saying, "That's his insecurity showing."

Stefan laughed too, his eyes softening.

Wasn't Lucinda complimenting him for his confidence?

Stefan always thought he was a confident guy.

The bodyguards got out first, and then one of them opened the car door for Owen.

And there was Owen, standing across from them with his entourage.

"Stefan."

Owen said calmly, "Your wife hit Ruby. So, do you punish her, or should I?"

So he was there for Ruby.

Lucinda thought, What took him so long?

Looking at the man beside her, Lucinda understood why Owen chose this moment to show up. He did it on purpose, when Stefan was present.

"So what if Lucy hits Ruby? Ruby started it. Lucy just fought back and even hurt her hand doing it. Owen, if you're here to defend Ruby, how about compensating for Ruby? Ruby got Lucy so worked up that she can't work now. Lucy is a businesswoman, and she loses a lot of money if she can't work. Ruby should compensate for this loss."

Owen was taken aback by Stefan's words, staring at him in shock.

Stefan had always been excellent in his studies and his business. He was often praised by people.

His parents often compared him to Stefan, saying he was not as good as him.

But Stefan was always reserved, rarely arguing with him. Stefan would always dismiss his provocations.

Now, to protect Lucinda, Stefan said such words. It made Owen see him in a new light.

Lucinda looked at Stefan with admiration in her eyes.

Only Stefan could make such shameless words sound so elegant.

"Stefan, can she compare with Ruby? Ruby grew up with us! Plus, Ruby loves you so much that she moved her business back to you. Do you know how much she lost because of this? Not only are you not taking Ruby's side, but you're also asking her for compensation. Stefan, you're heartless! Ruby got the wrong man!"

Owen deliberately brought up Stefan and Ruby's past in front of Lucinda.

He loved Ruby, but he didn't want to see Stefan happy.

After all, when he was deeply in love with Ruby, Stefan could end his bachelorhood and marry a young and beautiful wife. Even if Lucinda was a low-key beauty, standing next to Stefan, they looked perfect together.

Owen was so jealous that he was losing his mind.

"Lucinda is my wife. But what relationship do Ruby and I have? How can she compare with my wife? All the losses Ruby suffered were her problems. She's an adult and should take responsibility for her actions."

"I only have feelings for my wife. Other women mean nothing to me."

Lucinda thought Stefan's sweet talk was really touching!

Whether he was sincere or not, she felt very happy to hear this.

Owen stared at Stefan for a while, then laughed coldly, saying, "Apparently, we can't see eye to eye, so don't blame me for not being polite."