Faux Vows, True Desires

Diamond Ridge Estates.

Fresh out of the shower, Lucinda, her hair still dripping wet, stepped out of the bathroom.

Just then, Stefan walked in, looked at her wet hair, and scolded, "It was late, and you were washing your hair."

"I've got a hairdryer, and it'll dry in no time. You're one to talk about late, coming home at this hour."

As she spoke, Lucinda crossed to him and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Seeing his wife's spontaneous affection, Stefan can't help but feel happy. He wrapped one arm around her waist, his other hand went to the back of her head, and he leaned down to kiss her. After the kiss, Stefan whispered into her ear, "I'll try to come home earlier."

It's only ten now, which, by their standards, was early.

"I'll help you dry your hair. Try to wash it during the day from now on. You've got such thick, long hair. Drying it takes time."

He led her to the vanity, had her sit down, and went to get the hairdryer.

"Sweetie."

"Hmm?"

"Can you help me find someone?"

"Who? A man or a woman?"

"I trust you, and I trust myself. You've got me as your husband. No man out there can compete with that." He's actually afraid that Lucinda might become interested in other

fourteen, plenty of boys have had crushes on her. He's had to beat off a fair number of her admirers. She once said he's like a magnet,

brother liked? Tell me what she looks like, and I'll have someone look into it. I promise not to let

or a woman, you can't help but be attracted to her. He's seen her being bothered by women

Stefan: "Belinda Bishop?"

to look at Stefan,

If

man. The Bishop family has passed down their business from generation to generation, and in Belinda's parents' generation, they had two children, both girls. Belinda was raised like a boy. When she was fifteen, her parents had an accident at sea. The ship sank, and both of them died. Her grandmother fell ill from the shock and died not long after, leaving only her elderly grandfather to hold up the Bishop

but she had to take over the Bishop Group, managing the company during school holidays. The business world was ruthless, and the Bishop family suffered one disaster after another.

for Belinda.

the company, she worked hard to turn the situation around. The Bishop Group is gradually recovering now, and given a little more time, I believe she can restore its former glory." Stefan rarely

Bishop Group means Belinda recognizes your brother and his

for me to meet her? With my brother and me together, how could she

"Are you planning

you sound like my brother? I just want to build a relationship with my future family. By the way,

"Everyone has weaknesses."

His weakness was her.

Ms. Darlene was her weakness. She's very protective of her sister, so if you

you to all sorts of parties in the future and find a

seen her. Belinda does a good

Lucinda was speechless.