Faux Vows, True Desires

Stefan laughed, saying, "We're practically tied at the hip now."

"You mean we're together all the time, whether at work or home, we're inseparable."

"Exactly my point."

"You want it this way?"

Stefan's smile widened, "Yes, very much. Can you fulfill my wish?"

Lucinda was quite pleased with herself.

"I'll think about it."

"No rush, take your time. We'll wait for the paternity test results. If they really are your family, you might have return back to Skywatch with them. You'll probably have to do a few more paternity tests. Who knows when you'll actually inherit your share of the estate."

He was planning for her.

If she was clueless about all this, she could easily be exploited or even hurt in a family as complex as the Blue family.

Actually, Stefan didn't wish for Lucinda to enter the complicated world of business. She liked her life simple and quiet. He was capable of protecting her and giving her the life she wanted.

But her lineage forced him to change the plan.

"Serendipity Cafe is my and Cecilia's first venture. Although it was in the red at the beginning, it's now making a profit. I can't bear to let it go."

Lucinda had poured a lot of heart into Serendipity Cafe.

so she could keep Serendipity

am the Blue family's daughter, I have my responsibilities and my life to face. Running away isn't the answer, and I can't always depend on you. Since I

see if she and her son will go home or stay in Pinehurst. If they go back to Skywatch, I'll work at your company. I won't be your assistant, and I'll start from the bottom." "I know my worth. If you gave me a high position, I'd fail. I need to take it step by step,

lightly bit her lip, correcting her, "What do you mean my company? What's mine is yours, remember? From the moment we got

you tasks. But at Ascend Global, I don't think anyone would dare mess with you

they all know about

thought for a moment and then said, "No worries, I'll put on some makeup and blend in. People might think I'm

then asked,

actually like makeup, and I

skills. I'll hire a professional makeup artist for you. She can do your makeup every morning. Her skills are top-notch. She can transform you into someone

I've heard about some amazing makeup artists, and people

don't need something too dramatic, just

"I'll call her later."

"Okay."

greatly, "Stefan, you're amazing, you know everyone. I'm so glad I

tapped her nose, "Since you've found gold, you should cherish it. Call me darling, and it shows

him darling more

repeating like a broken

better than calling

conversation, Lucinda returned to the hospital to keep Janice company. She also wanted to ask Ethan if Janice's fear of napping had anything to do with her father, whom she

to call the makeup artist

invited her, and she agreed even though she was busy. Once Lucinda started at Ascend Global, she would do Lucinda's makeup every morning before work, free of charge. The only condition was she needed to move into Ascend Estate and live with

to talk