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."

prioritize my husband over my friend. You won't be spending your life with me. When you get married, you'll only have eyes for your husband and kids, would you

care

Cecilia didn't know

were

matter how close, all have their own families, and

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

Cecilia asked curiously.

the mystery and beauty of Ascend Estate, Cecilia never had the luxury to visit. But now that her best friend has become the lady of the Anderson family, Cecilia couldn't help but be curious

you over

grinned and said, "I'll wait for your invitation

have our wedding, you'll have to be

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

in two

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

"Cecilia

was arranged by Owen's grandpa, Stefan, do you think there

into a wealthy family, but the sudden development of events

said, "Trenton really dislikes Ruby, Owen has done 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

didn't expect Trenton would target

been close to 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 to use Cecilia to stop

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

know what will happen in the future, we can only wait and see. If Cecilia needs help, for your sake, I'll definitely step in, I

only applied to physical

emotional harm, sorry, he

it weren't for

Lucinda said guiltily.

quietly looked