Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 249

As Eric was about to enter the hotel, a sudden screeching of brakes caught his attention. Naturally, everyone turned to look. Several luxury cars parked at the hotel entrance, which wasn't a parking lot. It was just a temporary spot until the drivers could move the vehicles to the underground parking lot of the hotel.

The small parking space at the hotel entrance was now occupied by the last two spots for Stefan's cars.

Parking at the hotel entrance wasn't a big deal, but these luxury cars were all too familiar, except for the Blue family father and son.

The lead car, the one that had just screeched to a halt, was indeed Owen's car.

The car door was pushed open, and Owen's long legs stepped out first, his polished leather shoes catching everyone's attention.

Owen, all decked out in his suit and tie, was a handsome sight. But his heart only had room for Ruby, causing Cecilia to overlook his good looks.

Eric, who was in charge of the Ascend Hotel, was the first to speak: "Wow, what's got Mr. Martinez blowing into my neck of the woods today?"

With a surprised look on his face, he stepped forward and asked with a grin, "Mr. Martinez, are you just passing by or are you here for a meal? The cuisine at our Ascend Hotel is on par with your Pinehurst Hotel. I guarantee you'll be more than satisfied after dining here."

Owen's gaze first landed on Cecilia, who was standing next to Keith. Despite his young age, Keith was the head of the Blue family and had weathered as many storms as Owen. He exuded an air of complex nobility and dominance; it was clear he wasn't one to be messed with.

Owen sifted through his memory, confirming that he had never met Keith.

Seeing Keith and Cecilia standing together gave Owen a strange feeling. They seemed like a good match. This is property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

No, they weren't a good match! Cecilia was his wife!

Even if they were married by agreement, legally, Cecilia was his wife!

Owen's gaze on Keith quickly turned serious, as if he were trying to point out a multitude of problems to Cecilia and make her understand that she couldn't be deceived by this man.

Seeing Owen's serious gaze, Keith guessed that Owen was misunderstanding his relationship with Cecilia.

He sneered inwardly. Owen was always hung up on Ruby, often neglecting Cecilia. Only when Cecilia stood beside him did Owen look at him this way. What right did he have to treat Cecilia like this?

Keith looked at Cecilia with a smile on his face.

He didn't really have anything to say to Cecilia. He just wanted to make Owen mad.

He wouldn't let the Martinez family bully Cecilia just because her family was not well-off.

He used to not interfere, but now he decided to step in.

Cecilia was under the protection of the Blue family. If anyone dared to bully Cecilia, they were welcome to try.

Perhaps the Anderson family would only suppress Ruby in business, but the Blue family had more methods up their sleeves.

"What's going on?"

Cecilia also turned her head to look at Keith with a clear smile on her face.

This scene, in Owen's eyes, looked like two people ignoring him and openly expressing love!

"Mr. Martinez?"

Eric glanced at Owen, then turned to look at the people behind him.

He wasn't sure who Owen was looking at.

Owen was angry but didn't show it on his face.

He averted his gaze, no longer looking at the two openly affectionate people, then said to Eric, "Eric, has business been bad for Ascend Hotel lately? You're so stingy with me, your distinguished guest. You only gave me a box of mineral water with my VIP card!"

Eric chuckled, "I thought giving you a box of mineral water was quite generous."

They were rivals.

"For others, I wouldn't even give them water. Only when you come to spend money do I give out water."

"Stingy!"

Owen reprimanded Eric, then walked past him to Stefan and said, "Stefan, your way of greeting guests isn't working. I'm here at the door, and you're just standing there, not even coming to greet me."

"Didn't Eric already greet you? Ascend Hotel is Eric's responsibility; I won't steal his job."

Stefan's words left Owen speechless.

Ascend Global had many businesses. The Anderson family's sons, except for the youngest, who was still in college and couldn't take over the company, all worked together, each responsible for different things but all centered around Stefan.

Stefan was very capable, unlike Owen. Even though Owen was also at the forefront among his siblings, he couldn't compare to Stefan.

It was so annoying!

"The wind is really strong today!" said Stefan.

Owen looked up at the blazing sun in the sky, feeling so hot that he was about to pass out. There wasn't a trace of wind!

"There's no wind!"

"There is a big wind. A very big wind. Otherwise, why would someone as important as Mr. Martinez get blown over here?"

Owen gritted his teeth secretly; his peripheral vision couldn't help but watch Cecilia and Keith's actions.

"Stefan, these two seem unfamiliar. Could you introduce them?"

Actually, they seemed a bit familiar, especially the young man next to Cecilia.

Keith looked a bit like Lucinda, and since Owen often saw Lucinda, he felt very familiar with Keith. He just hadn't realized yet how much Keith resembled Lucinda.

He was eager to know the identity of this young man so he could ask Walter to investigate.

He was determined to find out all about this young man's past to show Cecilia that she needed to be discerning in the future and not casually interact with people.

She could easily be deceived and end up being taken advantage of!

"Mr. Martinez, nice to meet you. My name is Keith."

Keith didn't wait for anyone else to introduce him. He introduced himself and even extended his hand for a handshake with Owen.

So he's one of the Blues!

Wasn't Savannah Blue Anderson part of the Blue family?

Could this young man be Savannah's relative? No wonder he seemed somewhat familiar.

Knowing the young man's name, Owen thought he had figured out his identity, and he shook hands with Keith. He squeezed hard, wanting to make Keith feel a sting in an attempt to showcase his machismo.

Owen was the real man, while Keith was just a young lad!

Keith's lips curled up slightly, and he didn't hold back either, squeezing back.

Their hands remained locked in a tight grip.

Finally, Owen pulled his hand back.

"This is my dad," Keith introduced his father without expression, not mentioning his name.

In Skywatch, people called him Ethan.

All he said was that he was Keith, and Owen wouldn't connect him to the Blues of Skywatch.

Then Owen shook hands with Nathan.

Nathan noticed the redness on the back of his hand and a smug look in his eyes.

Trying to mess with his son?

Not a chance!

It looked like he had had a taste of his own medicine!

Owen thought: He had initially assumed that Keith was just a young lad, unable to handle his strength, but he turned out to be a formidable opponent. His strength could even surpass his own!