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.

plan to establish a branch in Skywatch needed more than a few executives; Stefan had

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

"Thank you, darling."

up, quickly straddled

partners, love. Your concerns are

"I'm

blessed to have you. You've filled

eleven years to marry, the

the second-floor study was Belinda's sanctuary, where no one, except Darlene, could

care of the study's upkeep, never leaving it to the

still of the night, the study's light remained on, not

the desk, she examined a portrait Keith had

to herself, "The likeness is uncanny.

was none other

a private detective, she excelled in surveillance and undercover work, frequently donning disguises and roaming the city on

been Lucinda's brother, she would've

assistance, but now Keith was determined to

concealed her face, keeping Ms. Darlene's identity

fleeting mishap, not giving

was Keith's formidable skills. He

sum for her

knew about her silver-masked

knew of her detective work, a secret she kept to protect Belinda

loved the thrill of her job, but to keep her sister at ease, she

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