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?"

tell me who she was." Stefan laughed, too. "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

crushes on her. He's had to beat off a fair number of her admirers. She once said he's like a magnet, attracting people wherever he went, and she's

woman your brother liked? Tell me what she looks like, and I'll have

tomboy, and whether you're a man or a woman, you can't help

Stefan: "Belinda Bishop?"

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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 family. During that time, the Bishop Group's business plummeted. Good luck doesn't last, but bad luck comes in waves. Her grandfather was old and had lost his son and wife in quick succession. Both his spirit and

a look of respect in his eyes, Stefan murmured, "Belinda was only sixteen then, still a high school student, 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. Everyone, from distant relatives and friends to the senior figures in the company, saw Belinda and her sister's youth and wanted to divide

felt sorry for Belinda.

college and focused completely on the company, she worked hard to turn the situation around. The Bishop Group is gradually recovering now, and given a little

Belinda recognizes your brother and his company.

can you arrange for me to meet her? With my brother

her head lightly and chuckled, "Are you planning to compete with

like my brother? I just want to build a relationship with my future family.

"Everyone has weaknesses."

His weakness was her.

same age as you. Ms. Darlene was her weakness. She's very protective of her sister, so if you want to get close

I'll accompany you to all sorts of parties in the future

never even seen her. Belinda does a good

Lucinda was speechless.