Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 206

"The missus has been here for a while," the male secretary replied.

Walter paused for a moment, then decided, "Guess I'll wait until she leaves."

"Give me a ring when she's gone," he said before taking off.

In the office, Owen listened expressionlessly as his mother ranted about Cecilia's behavior.

Megan even sent him a one-minute video as proof of Cecilia's disrespect towards his mother.

Owen watched the video several times.

His eyes were sharp, and he could easily tell who was right or wrong.

"Owen, Cecilia is out of line. You need to stand up for me." Olina repeated her point over and over, urging Owen to teach Cecilia a lesson in respect.

Owen suddenly stood up.

The two women watched as he walked around the desk to the break room.

Soon, Owen returned with two cups of water.

Each mother took a cup.

"Mom, you've been talking for a while. Have a drink," Owen said, handing his mother a cup of water.

Olina took a few sips, her throat dry from all the talking.

"Owen, did you hear me? We can't let Cecilia disrespect me just because she has your grandfather's support. Which daughter-in-law dares to treat her mother-in-law this way?"

Megan sipped her water slowly, not joining in on Olina's complaints.

Olina had thought of using her and her daughter as tools, and sometimes she saw Olina as a tool as well.

Each was using the other for their own purposes.

Owen returned to his desk and replied calmly, "Mom, Cecilia hasn't been staying with us lately. How could she use Grandpa’s influence to bully you?"

Olina was taken aback, then said, "Right, she's married to you; she's one of us, the Martinez family. But she's not living with us. Is she looking down on the Martinez family? Or does she not want to take care of her mother-in-law?"

Before Owen could respond, Megan interjected, "Olina, young people nowadays don't fancy living with the elderly. They feel there's a generation gap. It's better for everyone if you don't live together."

If Cecilia really moved into the Martinez family and started spending more time with Owen, who could guarantee that they wouldn't develop feelings for each other?

They were, after all, husband and wife in name.

Even if they did some adult stuff, it would be normal.

What would be left for her daughter, Ruby, then?

Ruby was still hanging onto Stefan. Megan was trying her best to convince her daughter to let go of Stefan; she couldn't let her daughter end up with nothing.

In Megan's eyes, marrying into the Anderson family might not bring happiness to her daughter, but marrying into the Martinez family would definitely make her happy because Owen deeply cared for

her daughter.

She couldn't allow Cecilia to move into the Martinez family and become the real mistress of the house!

Owen glanced at Megan, his eyes deep and unreadable.

Megan didn't notice Owen's gaze. She advised Olina in a well-meaning tone, "We should steer clear of Cecilia's issues. Given her character, if she really moved into the Martinez family, how could she serve you? She would only make you angry. Why would you want to stir up trouble?"

Olina, "Yes, that girl is too sharp-tongued. She doesn't respect me. We can't let her move into our house, or I'll be furious. Owen, if your grandfather wants Cecilia to move in, you must adamantly refuse, or she'll make me so angry I could die."

In the Martinez family, Cecilia, with the support of the elderly, would only become more arrogant.

After listening to their conversation, Owen sneered internally. If Cecilia really moved into the Martinez family, it would cost him more money.

How greedy!

Cecilia had earned so much from him, and yet she was still stingy.

Not only was she greedy, but she was also a miser!

"Mom, I've watched the video several times. Cecilia didn't do anything to you. You overreacted and bumped into the table. You can't blame Cecilia."

As soon as Owen finished speaking, his mother complained, "Owen, you're actually defending that girl instead of your own mother. Regardless, it's all Cecilia's fault. You must teach her a lesson for

me. I've never been treated like this before."

"Cecilia is a rational person; I have no reason. Even if I confront her, I won't be able to satisfy your wish. You can't play the role of a mother-in-law in front of her, and I can't play the role of a husband. I don't consider her my wife, and you don't consider her your daughter-in-law. How can we expect her to fulfill her duties?"

Olina was so angry that she was speechless. She blurted out, "Regardless, Cecilia has upset me. You have to take action. Take your bodyguards and slap her. Teach her to respect me, or continue to hit her until she behaves."

"You don't have to fear Lucinda; Stefan's parents are returning soon. She might not have standing in the Anderson family. Besides, it's our family matter. What right does Lucinda have to interfere?"

Owen helplessly replied, "Mom, I don't hit women."

Especially not Cecilia.

If he dared to lay a finger on her, that fiery girl would go all out against him. Even without Lucinda stepping in, he would end up with a face full of injuries.

He really didn't hit women; no matter how angry he was, he would only have his bodyguards do it.

But there's no way he'd let his bodyguard lay a finger on Cecilia.

Wasn't it he who forced her into this debt of gratitude by marrying her?

The moment domestic violence came into play, she'd be out the door. Where the hell was he going to find another woman to play house with him?

Owen wasn't in the business of doing things that hurt others and serve no benefit to himself.

"I didn't say you had to do it; just let the bodyguard do the dirty work. You just stand there and record a video for my viewing pleasure. I'll watch it when I'm feeling down; it'll surely lift my spirits."

"Mom, Ruby got beaten up."

Seeing his mother persistently urging him to punish Cecilia, Owen had no choice but to spill the beans about Ruby getting hurt.

Hearing this news, both mothers immediately asked with concern, "Who dared to lay a hand on Ruby?" Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

"Who has the guts to mess with Ruby?"

That was Olina's question.

In her eyes, Ruby was like a precious gem she and her son shared the responsibility of protecting. Who in Pinehurst would dare to harm Ruby?

As long as they're not scared of getting on Owen's bad side, they're free to try.

"Was it Lucinda's doing?" Olina pressed relentlessly.

"Even if Stefan doesn't love Ruby, he shouldn't let Lucinda hurt her! Ruby really picked the wrong guy. Megan, you need to give Ruby a good talking-to; tell her to stay away from Stefan and Lucinda."