Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 413

"Every time I see her silhouette and those eyes, I swear they ring a bell. It's quite possible we've crossed paths at one of those galas we've attended. You know, the ones where the room is filled with society wives. Could be she's some matron in disguise."

"You can't be serious about setting your brother up with a matron, right? Let's wait until we uncover her true identity before we start playing matchmaker."

Lucinda tossed and turned all night but couldn't place the enigmatic woman. Hearing her husband's words, she deflated, "Forget it, it's my brother's business, not mine. It's a shame, though. I really liked Darlene for him. I thought she'd make the perfect sister-in-law, but that seems unlikely now."

Her brother's disinterest in Darlene, a delicate greenhouse flower, might stem from his upbringing.

Even if she suspected Darlene played coy to hide her true strength.

"If this mystery woman turns out to be a young lady and your brother learns who she really is, and there's a spark, that could be a blessing in disguise. She might be a better fit for him than Ms. Darlene." Stefan always thought of Darlene as gentle and refined.

But Belinda Bishop left a much stronger impression.

One sister was as cold as ice, the other as tender as a dew-covered rose. Considering the Blue family's dynamics, Lucinda couldn't help but agree.

"Let's not dwell on it. It's late; we should sleep. You've got work tomorrow." Stefan planted a kiss on his wife's forehead.

"Honey, after Liam and Tiffany's wedding, I'm heading back to Skywatch."

She had hoped to learn the ropes at Ascend Global, but as a greenhorn in the corporate world, rapid growth seemed elusive.

Might as well return to her roots, learn as she goes, and handle adversaries on her turf.

Stefan considered her words, then agreed, "Alright, after the wedding, I'll go back with you to Skywatch. We can also check on the new branch we're setting up."

Skywatch was home to several influential families, not just the Blues and the Porters. The other families maintained a low profile, unlike the high-profile Blues or the brash Porters. For any outsider looking to carve out a slice of Skywatch's pie, it was a tough nut to crack.

in Skywatch needed more than a few executives; Stefan had resolved

Ascend Global's reputation, Skywatch's other great houses

"Thank you, darling."

sat up, quickly straddled Stefan, and kissed him

tenderly, "We're partners, love. Your concerns are mine. No need for

"I'm so

blessed to have you.

years to marry, the one he'd cherish and protect with a lifetime

was Belinda's sanctuary, where

upkeep, never leaving it

of the night, the study's light remained on, not with Belinda working, but

at the desk, she examined a portrait Keith had spent the

to herself, "The likeness is uncanny. I could've

woman was none other than

and undercover work, frequently donning disguises and roaming the city on her motorcycle for

if Keith hadn't been Lucinda's brother, she would've stepped in to help

of assistance, but now Keith was determined to discover

mask had concealed her face,

incident as a fleeting mishap, not giving it

Keith's formidable skills.

even offered a hefty sum for her agency

knew about her silver-masked alter ego hadn't been

detective work, a secret she kept to protect

at ease, she played the part

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