Faux Vows, True Desires

Stefan's face turned sour.

What's wrong with Ike? Did he have some mental problems?

With a threatening tone, Stefan asked Ike, "Do you want to try?"

And then, Ike's face turned just as sour. He almost threw a punch again.

Annoyed, he said, "Stefan, I ain't hinting anything, alright?"

Stefan sneered, "If you doubt me again, I can prove to you..."

"Alright, alright, I believe you, I believe you!"

Ike cut him off.

"Stefan, you're engaged to Lucinda. You can't go after me. I'm a handsome dude, but I'm only interested in women." Stefan replied, "I didn't ask you to validate me. I have a fiancée. Whether I can do it or not, my fiancée would know best."

Ike: "... You and Lucinda aren't married yet. You guys can't do that!"

Ah, his precious little sister was going to be taken by this jerk!

Ike was in low spirits, feeling more and more annoyed by his old classmate and Lucinda's fiancé.

Stefan didn't give a damn about what Ike said.

His target was Lucinda.

As long as Lucinda was willing, he, as a ready-to-be husband, could marry her anytime.

On the rooftop, two men were glaring at each other.

Downstairs, Lucinda was sitting in front of her computer, hands tapping away on the keyboard, words popping up on the screen.

Fiona opened the door, saw her daughter busy writing, then quietly retreated and closed the door.

Lucinda knew her mother had been there. She intended to chat with her after finishing a section, but Fiona left, not disturbing her writing.

It was already 10 PM. She was still short of her daily updates. She had to finish them before midnight.

She had no choice, because her coffee shop wasn't making a profit yet.

So giving up was out of the question. After all, with hope ahead, persistence would pay off.

month. If she was willing, she could switch to a sharing model next month. If not, the original base price could be raised a bit. This way, her income would be

disturbed,

"You're writing a novel?"

suddenly came

"Yeah, a novel, a web novel. It's published online, not the kind

to earn a little more. She was

laughed, "I didn't expect to marry a great

I'm just writing web novels to make a living. Instead, you surprised me,

ever thought about being a star? You're really good at acting. Seriously, you're wasting your talent if you don't. Or, wanna consider it?

chuckled and flicked her forehead

world, I'll consider

Stefan, remember to give me more

my agent, do you need

of his

your

told Stefan the website she

income

I signed the minimum guarantee contract. I have to keep updating to make money. I need to write for more than

Stick to the

eyes were

what did Ike

to

you tell me?" Curiosity filled

his lips and said softly, "Your brother asked me if I could do

"Can you?"

understood him, so she

deep gaze at her, a

Such a heart-fluttering gaze.

involuntarily sped

Stefan's gaze was irresistible!

not

matter who says I have a problem, if you have any doubts, you can come to me for verification. I'm more than willing to cooperate with your inspection."

didn't understand what he

he

work. I won't bother you.

with Lucinda

Moore family couldn't accept letting

they arranged for him to sleep

"Goodnight, Stefan."