Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 417

Taking a closer look, Madeleine was young and stunning—a fact that didn't escape anyone, especially since her brother had mentioned she was only two years her senior. At twenty-six, Madeleine was set to marry a fifty-year-old man, which made everyone wonder what on Earth she saw in her aging beau.

Despite her meticulous makeup, a certain weariness couldn't be concealed. It was clear that she was under a lot of stress, probably thanks to Uncle Hayden's shenanigans. Lucy couldn't help but smirk internally: Serves her right!

She had never seen a society heiress so eager to tie the knot with an old chap. And the fact that he hadn't laid a finger on her didn't deter her; she even resorted to using some underhanded tactics. "Lucy, I'm here to see your mom, Janice."

Her tone was blunt, matching Lucy's own lack of cordiality.

As far as Lucy was concerned, there was no need for pleasantries between them-they were hardly old pals, and their families were practically at war. Straight to the point was best.

"Mom's not here. Whatever you need to say, you can tell me, and I'll pass the message."

Lucy could pretty much guess why Madeleine was there.

"Janice isn't here? Is it that she doesn't want to see me or is she afraid to?"

"And what if she doesn't want to see you? Who do you think you are that my mom has to meet with you on command?"

Madeleine was at a loss for words-she was used to getting her way and being defiant, but Lucy's rebuffs revealed her true colors.

"I have something to discuss with your mother, and it's about her and your father, Nathan."

"My parents can sort out their own issues. Even I, their daughter, don't interfere. What gives you the right?"

Lucy stood her ground.

"Ms. Porter, I told you to speak directly to me."

your father's girlfriend! Watch your tone

usual domineering personality flared, but Lucy

eyes, you're nothing but a mistress-a shameless one at that. You think you can lose

mistress? I haven't sicced the dog on you—that's

would become of your unhinged mother without him. You think he still loves her? He loves me, and you better advise your mother to get the divorce over with. If I'm happy, maybe I'll convince your

Lucy was seething inside.

as expected, mistresses always had

anger

dad loves you so much that despite all your scheming, you still haven't made it to his bed. Instead, you

turned a furious shade of

she managed to find her voice again, "Your father is just being respectful to me. He wants

if that's what you want. Have you

Madeleine was speechless.

conversation, felt an indignant

fifty, but he was in good shape, possibly even better

grand foyer fell into

staircase, nearly

from behind, "Maybe dad really isn't up to

you're up? I was just coming down when I saw

of the way. But dad's okay, right? You called me the

these years. It

Madeleine finally spoke up, "Lucinda, he's your father. Are you really going

should I remind you that if he's completely fine, why hasn't he touched you all these years? How come all your plots against my dad have

to speak but

Nathan really

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