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.

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

as a Blue family son-in-law and Ascend Global's reputation, Skywatch's other great houses would

"Thank you, darling."

sat up, quickly straddled Stefan,

her, speaking tenderly, "We're partners, love. Your concerns are mine. No

grateful, "I'm so lucky

you. You've filled my life with

the one he'd cherish and protect with a lifetime of

family's villa, the second-floor study was Belinda's

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

light remained on, not with Belinda

a portrait Keith had spent the

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

was none other

the city on her motorcycle for both leisure and information gathering. Meeting Keith had

Lucinda's brother, she would've stepped in to

now Keith was determined to discover her identity, sketching her from

her face,

fleeting

Keith's formidable skills. He

offered a hefty sum for her agency

knew about her silver-masked

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

at ease, she played the part of the

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