Faux Vows, True Desires

Driver Noah almost called Stefan "young master" as he got out of the car. He was about to slip, but a gentle nudge from Emma reminded him of Stefan's previous warning, and he quickly corrected himself. "Sir, can we get going now?"

Noah tried his best to sound like an ordinary driver, devoid of any formal reverence, fearing that Lucinda might notice something.

"Sure thing."

Stefan was quite pleased with Emma and the driver's cooperation. He planned to give them a raise after meeting Lucinda's parents.

As Stefan tried to take the gifts from Emma, she and the driver quickly loaded all the presents into the car, filling the vehicle with all sorts of gifts.

Lucinda thought Emma had bought too many things but did not voice it out in front of Stefan to save Emma from embarrassment.

After all, Emma was the one who had done the shopping on their behalf.

"Stefan, Lucy, it's getting late. You guys should head out. Drop me a text when you get there."

After sorting out the stuff, Emma turned to the couple and said.

"Emma, could you look after my bike?"

"Sure thing."

This was the Anderson Hotel, no one would dare lay a finger on Stefan's bike even if it was left here.

Stefan said this to avoid any suspicion from Lucinda.

He helped Lucinda into the car. Lucinda waved goodbye to Emma.

Once the car was on the move, Lucinda turned to Stefan, "Emma is so sweet, she must be really close with your mom, right? She treats you like her own nephew." Emma had worked for the Anderson family for over a decade, taking care of Stefan since he was small.

"Yep, we're pretty close."

Stefan replied smoothly without exposing any flaws.

Whatever he said, even if it was a lie, was convincing.

"You let Emma buy too much stuff."

Stefan smiled slightly, "I'm meeting your parents for the first time, I want to make a good impression."

Looking at him, Lucinda praised, "Stefan, with your hardworking attitude, you'll surely make it big in the company."

almost burst into laughter at Lucinda's

of Ascend Global, how

money, I'm gonna do my job.

Lucinda nodded in agreement.

you can rest on my shoulder. I'll wake you up when we

know where my

you forgotten that I was classmates with your brother for four years. Even though we were just classmates, I obviously know where you guys live."

too different, they could

clear about the Moore family's

he never actively disturbed Lucinda, but everything about her was

laughed, "I totally forgot about

his fingers to tidy it up, then placed it lightly

actions were natural and gentle, his eyes

proximity, face to face, Lucinda once again sighed, "Stefan,

the real deal. The blind date her mom

head, subtly closing their gap, his lips curling into a warm smile that almost made

and charming, "Apart from

Stefan closing the gap, laughed, "You're awesome, Stefan. You're the real catch. I'm so lucky to have you as my

he almost

Holy moly!

got Stefan

That's not the point.

and Lucinda aren't actually

they had a new boss named Lucinda and they should respect her like they respect

lady not

was actually rented

himself together without reacting, not daring to turn back, speak, or

a bit nervous because he had inadvertently overheard Stefan's

him to

Stefan's eyes deepened.

no guards

lifetime to

was just the beginning, he didn't need to

take a small nap. Stefan, wake me up

leaned against the seat and

it, she was

asleep, her body started to