Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 28

Lucinda chuckled, "I believe that if destiny decides he's meant for me, then he will be. If not, no amount of effort will change that."

Take her relationship with George, for instance. They were in love for years, yet they still broke up. It was clear that they were not each other's true love. "You're right. You can't force something that's not yours, and if it is yours, no one can take it away." The shop owner smiled and started preparing their meal.

Lucinda led Stefan to a table by the window and said, "I come here a lot. I really like this spot."

Stefan smiled back, "Since you enjoy eating here, that must mean the food is good. I can't wait to try it."

"As long as you're okay with it. You're a high-level executive, must be used to fancy restaurants."

"Not really, I'm pretty laid-back. I don't fuss over food or places."

Lucinda remembered the day he brought clients to her café. Despite having high rent and nice décor, her place wasn't exactly high-end. But he still brought clients over, proving that he truly didn't care about appearances.

Of course, it could also mean his clients weren't elite either.

"Stefan, you haven't told me what your position at Ascend Global is." Lucinda leaned in and whispered, "Tell me, I can use it to show off."

She wanted to know how outstanding her hired man really was.

Stefan chuckled, "There's nothing to brag about being an employee. I'm the assistant to the CEO."

If the real assistant Edgar heard that, he would probably complain, "Boss, you stole my job."

Stefan would just calmly reply, "Just borrowing it

thumbs up and praised, "Stefan, you're really something. Ascend Global is the largest company in our city, owned by the Anderson


the wealthiest family in their city was the Andersons. Such grandeur was unreachable for an

the CEO's assistant. I feel like I've struck gold. Considering the

to the CEO of Ascend Global

because of your brother, not for your

their food arrived. They continued their conversation while

"Lucinda."

"I've helped you out a lot and now you're comfortable. If I need your help, would

need anything, just say it. As long as I can help, I'll definitely do my best," Lucinda interrupted, declaring that she would help him unless it involved huge risks. "It's nothing serious. Due to my position, I often have to attend social

wanted to slowly bring her into his world, into his

It's not busy anyway. I

accompany Stefan to social events. Little did she know she was slowly falling into the trap Stefan had set up for her. Once she

accompany me to

as if it's something very important. Sure, I can accompany you to that too. Your friends probably already know


"...Gabriel, that

a business

food, took a sip of her drink, and then said, "Are you setting a trap for me? A business cocktail party tonight, and I don't have an evening dress.

usually wore a T-shirt and shorts. It was

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