Faux Vows, True Desires

After leaving Pinehurst Hotel, Cecilia immediately called her friend.

When Lucinda picked up, Cecilia vented out her frustrations.

After hearing Cecilia's rant, Lucinda asked in surprise, "Are you telling me Owen's grandpa and your grandpa became friends and they set you and Owen up?"

What's going on?

"Lucy, you're shocked too, right? I never imagined I'd be set up with that annoying Owen. He even thought I was sucking up to his grandpa so that he'd force Owen into a date with me, how ridiculous!"

"I'd rather stay single than marry him, a man who's heart is with another woman, only a fool would marry him."

Despite being surprised, Lucinda still asked out of curiosity, "So, how did it go when you two met?"

"There's nothing much to say, I purposely wore ugly makeup and he intentionally made weird faces. I was afraid he might start liking me, and he was afraid I might start liking him, so in the end, both of us didn't develop any feelings."

Lucinda burst into laughter.

Cecilia said, "Lucy, are you gloating over my misfortune?"

"No, I just find the thing between you and Owen amusing."

"I don't want anything to do with him. Lucy, where are you right now? Wanna hang out? Let's grab a drink together."

Feeling bummed about the Owen situation, Cecilia wanted some company to drink and vent.

"I'm at Ascend Estate, Stefan's place. I'm hanging out with him right now, so I might not be able to join you."

Cecilia retorted, "You've got a husband now and care less about your friend."

you get married, you'll only have eyes for your husband and kids, would you still care about me? Stefan, on

don't care

than repeating this, Cecilia didn't know what else

words were

be with her for life, while friends, no matter how close,

pass on the drinks too, I'll just get some beers and drink at home. By the way, I heard Ascend

Cecilia asked curiously.

the past, hearing about the mystery and beauty of Ascend Estate, Cecilia never had the luxury to visit. But now that her best

you over and show you around for a few

said, "I'll wait for your

Stefan and I have our wedding,

definitely be your bridesmaid. Lucy, I won't interrupt your sweet time

meet in

Cecilia and Lucinda were shop owners and had to visit the shop often,

hanging up, the man beside Lucinda asked, "Cecilia

was arranged by Owen's grandpa, Stefan, do

wasn't against her friend marrying into a wealthy family, but the sudden development of

so much for Ruby, even almost causing trouble for the Ikella group. I told Trenton about what Owen did. Trenton was very angry this time, I guess he might want to settle

there, he didn't expect Trenton would

Owen, Cecilia might not be the ideal daughter-in-law in Trenton's eyes, but compared to Ruby, Trenton would naturally lean towards Cecilia. Lucinda's face changed, she asked, "Is Owen's grandpa trying

moment then said, "Owen will definitely resist, but he might not be able to succeed. If his grandpa really forces him to

we can only wait and see. If Cecilia needs help, for your sake, I'll definitely step in,

applied to physical

emotional harm, sorry, he can't

If it weren't for me, Owen and Cecilia wouldn't

Lucinda said guiltily.

looked