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.

home, there was a slew of household matters that required

after taking care of things at home, and he had to muster

return. She even

Skywatch knew that. If she were to marry into the Blue family, she would become Keith's stepmother, a stepmother who was only two years older than her stepson. The potential for conflict was obvious to

open secret. Normally, Madeleine wouldn't visit

back, Madeleine would not miss her chance. She decided to spend the

the servants, was asleep. Even if they were awake, they wouldn't dare to venture out. Madeleine had given them plenty of incentives to stay in their rooms for

and I know you're tired from your trip. Let

be back soon. She

been frustrated by Keith earlier in the day.

a service-oriented coffee shop and couldn't possibly take over the massive Blue Corporation, even if

Madeleine's father remained silent. He neither

they did send an assassin after Keith and the attempt failed, they would

assassin was not an

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

"I am rather tired. The moment I got back, 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."

a pang of unease

mature and responsible. Then he'll have the patience to help you with the household matters. Even if he doesn't have the time, his wife, as the lady of

curved into a smirk. "Now that Lucy's hitched, Keith can't even snag a girlfriend. He's no spring chicken anymore and

life for now. He's only twenty-four, still a whippersnapper. A man marrying at thirty isn't considered late. Let him sow his wild oats for a few more years. Madeleine,