Faux Vows, True Desires

When Stefan came back to the room, Lucinda had already taken a shower.

She was sitting up against the headboard in her nightclothes, flipping through a book. When she saw him, she flashed a smile, "Did your brother leave?"

"I don't know if he left or not, and I don't have time to babysit him on the couch."

Stefan walked over, bent down, and planted a gentle kiss on Lucinda's cheek, "My love, you smell delightful."

He was about to collapse on her when she pushed him away, "Go take a shower."

"Alright, wait for me. I'll be quick."

He stole another kiss on her lips before heading towards the bathroom, a satisfied grin on his face.

For the young couple, the night was filled with passion.

But for another, it was filled with torment.

After a few days on a business trip, Nathan returned to his home in Skywatch on his private jet in the early evening.

Exhausted, he didn't return to the office but went directly home.

there was a slew of household matters that

taking care of things at home, and he had to

to return. She even visited Keith during the

family, she would become Keith's stepmother, a stepmother who was only two

was an open secret. Normally, Madeleine wouldn't visit Keith,

now that Nathan was back, Madeleine would not miss her chance. She decided to spend the night

house and Madeleine, everyone else, including the servants, was asleep. Even if they were awake, they wouldn't dare to venture out. Madeleine had given them

late, and I know you're tired from your trip.

that Keith would be back soon. She thought getting Nathan

lights going out. That would surely infuriate Keith and also push Janice further towards a divorce from Nathan. Madeleine had been frustrated by Keith earlier in the day. She returned home and discussed with her father the possibility of assassinating Keith. If Keith were

merely ran a service-oriented coffee shop and couldn't possibly take over the massive Blue Corporation, even if she married into the Anderson family, the

the end, Madeleine's father remained silent. He neither

father was thinking about. If they did send an assassin after Keith and the attempt failed, they would lose one

an assassin was not an

now, shelved the idea of having Keith killed. Her current priority was

I had to deal with so many household matters. It's given me a headache. I guess I'm getting old. I should let Keith help me out." "He is

pang of

your son find a wife. Once a man settles down, he becomes more mature and responsible. Then he'll have the patience to help you with the household matters. Even if

into a smirk. "Now that Lucy's hitched, Keith can't even snag a girlfriend. He's no spring chicken anymore and should be thinking about settling down,

marrying at thirty isn't considered late. Let him sow his