Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 470

Keith punched in another number on his phone, the firmness in his voice unmistakable, "I'm heading to Pinehurst tomorrow. Make the arrangements." He was determined to deliver the cash to Darlene in person!

And he needed to catch up with Lucinda, see if she had any savvy tips up her sleeve for coaxing Darlene into revealing a bit more than she intended. Now more than ever, Keith trusted Lucinda's judgment.

Her intuition was spot on.

Not to mention her predictions!

It was almost a shame she wasn't reading fortunes under some bridge in the city.

Darlene's unexpected visit had robbed Keith of a full night's sleep; four hours was all he managed before dawn crept in.

Short as his slumber was, Keith woke up feeling refreshed and energized, his mood buoyant.

First thing, he dialed Lucinda's number.

To let her know he'd be visiting today.

Lucinda's delight was palpable through the phone, though tinged with confusion, "Keith, weren't you planning on coming over for Tiffany's wedding? Why the sudden drop-by on a Monday?"

She was going to hand in her resignation at the company today.

After Tiffany's wedding, she planned to move back to Skywatch.

Post-resignation, her time would be devoted to preparing for Liam and Tiffany's wedding.

"What, not happy to see me? Or perhaps you're worried I'll be a third wheel, cramping your style with Stefan?"

Keith teased.

Watching his sister and her husband all lovey-dovey always left him feeling like he was being force-fed a diet of romance.

Sometimes it even made him consider looking for love.

All thanks to the lovebirds, his sister and brother-in-law.

You're my brother, my flesh and blood, just as important to me as Stefan. Of course, I'd want to spend time with you first.

mock indignation. "Last night, well, more like one in the morning today, my lifesaver paid me a

you finally see her face? Was it Darlene? How did you thank your lifesaver? Any chance you offered yourself in return? I have two brothers, and the elder one's all settled. You're the only bachelor left, Keith. If it turns

a life

"Lucy, are you

Mom and Dad aren't pestering you about marriage, so it falls to me to take up the mantle. Even though you're ten minutes older, I'm married; I've been through it.

Keith was speechless.

from their elders, but Keith got it from his little

be sure it was Ms. Darlene," Keith confessed, "She wasn't willing to reveal her identity, and I didn't want to press her. But when I spoke to her up close, I caught a scent I recognized. Next time I see Ms. Darlene, I'll know

you're quite taken with her, breaking your own 'three-meter rule'

and she was certain that once the right moment came, the no-women-within-three-meters rule would

actually forgotten

heartily

a

he saw the masked woman in his room, his only thought was relief. He had people scouring everywhere for her, and here she was, showing up on her own accord. In his excitement, he'd completely forgotten his rule about women not

not only had he forgotten, but he had also intentionally closed in on the masked

see her face, I'm about eighty

was testing

with a clear purpose: to have him cancel his contract with Cipher

be put in an awkward

Detectives was

matchmaker and sowing seeds of doubt, Keith

sharp wit, his lips curled into a smile. She was shrouded in

he was eager to unravel her secrets,

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plan?. You sure you're not going to stubbornly offer yourself to her? Speaking of which, you could

Learn from Owen?

he could do

to woo anyone,

admired the

rid of me? Pushing me out the door

feel for you. It's lonely being on your own, no one to

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