Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 8

After Stefan left, Cecilia turned to her friend and asked, "Lucinda, is he really your husband? When did you guys get hitched? How come I never heard anything about it?"

"But, your hubby was such a badass just now. He's a whole lot better than that jerk George."

Lucinda went back to the cash register and took a seat.

Cecilia followed suit.

"We just came from the City Hall, actually, he is..."

Leaning close to her friend's ear, Lucinda whispered, "My mom keeps setting me up for blind dates and it's driving me nuts. So I hired Stefan to play my husband and fool my mom, just so I can get some peace."

Cecilia was flabbergasted, "Hired? You hired a husband and actually got married at City Hall?"

"Stefan thought it was best to go all in. He's a looker and an old college buddy of my brother's. I've known him for 11 years, so it's not like I'm losing anything by marrying him. So, off we went to City Hall." Cecilia poked Lucinda's forehead a few times while whispering, "You're out of your mind! Aren't you afraid he'll take advantage of you? Looks can be deceiving, you've known him for 11 years, but do you really know him?"

"Not really, but he's still a familiar face."

Cecilia said, "I hope you won't end up getting screwed over."

She left the cash register area, "I need a moment to process. Your madness is giving me the creeps."

Lucinda just shrugged.

Was a rushed marriage really that scary?

"Ding, ding, ding--"


A new message popped up on Lucinda's phone.

It was from Stefan, telling her he was on his way to terminate his lease and would be back before dinner to take her out and celebrate their "marriage".

Lucinda chuckled.

It's not like they were really getting married. What was there to celebrate?

But she didn't reject Stefan's arrangement.

Diamond Ridge Estates was a community featuring both high-rise buildings and villas, boasting a beautiful environment and convenient transportation.

The villa that Stefan lived in was one of many he owned. Since it was close to his company, he usually stayed there.

Built to mirror the beauty of Norwegian forests, it was a sight for sore eyes. But it

was top-notch. Without the consent of an Anderson family member, no one

like a maze. Once inside, outsiders would get lost and be unable to find their

and honked. Soon, a middle-aged, chubby woman came out to

"Young Master."

opened the villa gate, she asked with a smile,


garage. After getting out, he replied to her question, "Emma, I'm back

you going on

one was managed by other members of his family,

"No."

why are you

in high spirits and didn't

laughing, "Young Master, don't joke

chuckled and didn't

went upstairs and into his room, browsing through his wardrobe

around, he walked out

"Emma."

quickly appeared at

get Laird


was the gardener responsible for his garden, around

"Okay."

quickly went to find Laird. In

Stefan was already downstairs.

you wanted

you have any

bought a couple of new outfits online

surrounded by plants, often getting covered in dirt, so he didn't need

me your new clothes. How much did they cost?

"Huh?"

seriously questioning his

was

are cheap


reminded the young

right now. Don't

"But..."

what the young master was thinking, but she was used to obeying him, so she told Laird, "If the young

a few minutes, Laird handed over the two new outfits

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