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."

I'm your father's girlfriend!

flared,

parents aren't even divorced yet. In my eyes, you're nothing but a mistress-a shameless

their father's mistress? I haven't sicced the dog on you—that's me being civilized. I don't want to stoop

sense of loyalty. He worries about what 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 dad to cut her in on some

Lucy was seething inside.

always had the

cool; showing anger would

that despite all your scheming, you still haven't made it to his bed. Instead, you spent a night with Uncle Hayden. Shouldn't

turned a

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

what you want. Have you

Madeleine was speechless.

felt an indignant flush

but he was in good shape, possibly even better than many

fell

the staircase, nearly burst into

whispered from behind, "Maybe dad really isn't

whirled around, whispering back, "Bro, you're up? I was just coming down when

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

these years. It was impressive he

spoke up, "Lucinda, he's your father. Are

he's completely fine, why hasn't he touched you all these

but found herself without

Nathan really wasn't

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