Faux Vows, True Desires

"Why should I give it to her? She and I have no connections."

Stefan chuckled, "She did you a favor, and a little token of appreciation wouldn't hurt. These items aren't cheap, you know. After they hit the market, their price skyrockets. I get these invitations because they're aimed at my wife. I'll keep half for her."

These were gifts from jewelers and fashion brands.

They invited him to bring Lucinda to choose, whatever jewelry or clothing she fancied, and it would be gifted to her for free. They were essentially using Lucinda's status for advertisement.

In the past, whenever these companies launched new products, they would send them to the Ascend Estate for the ladies in the Anderson family to use.

Since Stefan had announced his marriage, they continued to send new products to the Ascend Estate, and also sent invitations to Stefan. They hadn't figured out Lucinda's tastes yet, hence the idea of letting her choose on the spot.

Stefan was a doting husband. If he showed up with his wife, it would certainly draw a crowd. They could please Mrs. Coleman and use Mr. Coleman's status for publicity. It was a win-win, who wouldn't want that?

Edgar thought for a moment before accepting the invitations.

He did owe Ms. Howard a favor.

All because he had to help his boss with some business and ended up indebting himself to her.

That girl was so clingy!

Just as Edgar left, Owen knocked and entered.

Seeing him, Stefan said, "I thought you'd kick down my office door and strut in arrogantly."

"I'm a man of manners, you know."

Owen walked over, pulling out a chair and sat down across from Stefan.

"To what do I owe the pleasure?"

water, "It's indeed a miracle

you learn

and sipped, "Why two glasses

"Consider it an honor."

ask for advice, not

in his seat, Stefan appraised Owen, "You're still angry,

was smirking across the table. How come Stefan, who

It was truly unfair!

I heard your

out your phone. I'll teach you how to download an app, link it to your WhatsApp, top up your account, and then tip

a mistake when trying to tip her wasn't

didn't know about

uploading her work, with no time to check comments or other

neither Stefan nor Hayes was going

"You're always trying to make money off me. I don't have time to read novels. I can't even concentrate on

you share

Owen was here

a sentimental

in love with Ruby. For her, he often had Stefan's movements tracked and his

lowering his head

drummed his

staring at me like that? If someone saw us, they'd

I would have used it on Liam." "Liam and Tiffany grew up together. It

to solve this, you need to prove your sincerity to the Yates family and let them believe

family knew you

and it's always crowded. I don't have a chance to play the hero. Besides, she's good at self-defense. Even if some punks tried to harass her,

couldn't possibly stage the whole thing. If