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."

calmly reply, "Just

something. Ascend Global is the largest company in


the Andersons. Such grandeur was unreachable for an ordinary

alone being the CEO's assistant. I feel like I've struck gold. Considering the little fee I pay you, I feel kind

to the CEO of Ascend Global for just

you because of your brother, not for

food arrived. They continued

"Lucinda."

helped you out a lot and now you're

unless it involved huge risks. "It's nothing serious. Due to my position, I often have to attend social events at night. My secretary has a boyfriend, and I'm afraid he might misunderstand if I bring her along. Could you accompany me instead? Don't

into his world, into his

the café at night. It's not busy anyway. I can

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

accompany me to gatherings

Sure, I can accompany you to that too. Your friends probably already know about us, right? Mr. Turner even informed


inwardly, "...Gabriel, that big-mouthed

accompany me to a business cocktail party tonight?" Stefan

setting a trap for me? A business cocktail party tonight, and I don't have an evening dress. If you don't mind my casual attire, I

summer, she usually wore a T-shirt and shorts.

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