Faux Vows, True Desires

Lucinda was racking her brains on what to say when she saw a few cars pulling up and parking at the front of the shop through the glass door.

Every time cars parked in front of her shop, Lucinda would get a bit jittery.

She was always guessing. Were they customers or other people?

Seeing so many cars, Cecilia also started to feel anxious, as she had just gotten hitched to Owen.

Owen asked her to keep it hush-hush so no one could know they were married.

She was even keeping it from Lucinda.

She saw a person getting out of the car, a bodyguard helping an old man.

"Lucy, my stomach's acting up; I've got to go to the loo."

Cecilia hightailed it to the bathroom as soon as she saw that old man.

The man was Owen's grandpa, who pressured Owen to tie the knot without giving him any time to think.

Lucinda didn't smell a rat; after all, everyone had to rush to the loo at some point.

Owen's grandpa came over with a few bodyguards, escorted by Derek.

He had such a commanding presence that even Lucinda's neighbors were drawn to it, standing on the side of the street and watching. Recently, a lot had been happening at the Serendipity Cafe.

First off, Lucinda, with whom they often interacted, became a big shot in the Anderson family, which shocked the neighbors.

It also shattered the hearts of many guys who were head over heels for her.

The owners of the Serendipity Cafe were two sweet young girls; many of the local vendors had a soft spot for them.

But when they found out Lucinda became a part of the Anderson family, they dared not make a move. Who would dare yoink a girl from Stefan?

Then someone came to stir up trouble, claiming to be Stefan's childhood friend and accusing Lucinda of being a homewrecker.

Such gossip was juicy; everyone loved to listen, but they also had their own judgement.

to marry Stefan? Lucinda and Stefan were already married; they

could that woman bring to the

just green

she got owned by Stefan, and they heard she's still

clueless woman who can't

a rich guy is a whole different ball game; every time someone comes, they're always driving a

of the neighbors watching

a given; marrying a rich man is a big deal. Lucinda is really lucky; she got into the Anderson family and moved into the Ascend Estate; it's

into the Ascend Estate, I'd be laughing in my

you? Look at what Lucinda looks like, then look at yourself." Lucinda was naturally beautiful; she usually dressed

a distinctive,

around her

was looking

her photo, he thought Lucinda looked familiar, so he sent people to

in person, that familiarity was

he had seen Lucinda or her

"Sir."

as Trenton

smile, and said to Lucinda, "You must be Lucinda; I'm Trenton Martinez; my grandson's wife is your good friend; I often hear her talk about you." "I'm Lucinda; you

said with a

Lucinda was taken aback.

Cecilia become Trenton's grandson's wife?

be the

Lucinda was aware of the marriage proposal between Owen

Lucinda regained her composure. She said to Trenton, "My shop is under renovation; it's a bit noisy, not a great place to entertain guests. Are you here

Cecilia was in the shop; he did

But Cecilia was hiding.

done the paperwork for the marriage, and Cecilia will be his

blockhead Owen thinking about a secret marriage,

just to nip Ruby's ambitions in the bud, he would let

it should be considered their wedding day, and we should have a

can also come with Cecilia; I'll treat you to dinner. The Martinez family and the

had a long history, just