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?"

of water, "It's indeed a miracle for you to

when did you learn

the glass and

"Consider it an honor."

was here to ask for advice, not to pick a fight. He

Stefan appraised Owen, "You're still angry, aren't you? Someone really pissed off

smirking across the table. How come Stefan, who received the same education and was in a similar position in the family, was

It was truly unfair!

your wife

an app, link it

joke about Hayes who made a mistake

still didn't know

busy updating and uploading her work,

unaware, and neither Stefan nor Hayes was going to tell

money off me. I don't have time to read novels. I can't even concentrate on them. We're past that age. I thought since your wife is a novelist and bestie with Cecilia, she

share some

knew Owen was here

was a sentimental

For her, he often had Stefan's movements tracked and his path blocked. He would argue with him for

was lowering his head and asking him favors

drummed his fingers on

me like that? If someone

don't you think? If I had any good advice, I would have used it on Liam." "Liam and Tiffany grew up together. It was only natural for them to be together. They didn't need your advice. I

about you two; it's about your families, the external reasons. If you want to solve this, you need

the hero and saving her. If the Yates family knew you saved Cecilia, especially if you get hurt in the process,

always crowded. I don't have a chance to play the hero. Besides, she's good

stage the whole thing. If Cecilia found out,