Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 25

"I received your kindness." Stefan didn't take the two bags, he said simply, "But I ain't short on ties and watches."

He never overlooked his needs.

He had so many ties at home that he couldn’t even keep track.

As for watches, he only had two hands, how many could he wear?

But, he couldn't accept gifts from any woman other than Lucinda.

"Ruby, I'm busy right now."

Stefan's words were like shooing her away.

Ruby's face changed, she hurriedly picked up the two bags, picked up her limited edition designer bag, held her head high, strutted away in her high heels.

Even if Stefan didn't accept her gifts, there were plenty of people who would love to have them.

Ruby stormed out of Ascend Global and saw Lucinda at the entrance. These two strangers couldn't help but size each other up.

She's such a beauty. Ruby complimented Lucinda in her mind.

But Lucinda thought Ruby’s makeup was too thick to not look good.

She usually wore light makeup, most of the time no makeup.

She's young, with tender skin, even without makeup, she looked better than those with makeup.

Since she was a child, people had said that her beauty didn't resemble the Moore family.

The Moore family wasn't ugly, but they couldn't be said to be very attractive. In short, Lucinda's beauty wasn't inherited from the Moore family because she didn't resemble them.

Her mother said her beauty was inherited from her grandmother, who was also very beautiful in her youth.

Lucinda never met her grandmother, as she passed away early, leaving no photos behind.

At this moment, these two strangers, even if they met, had no intersection.

Ruby headed for her red Ferrari.

While Lucinda sat on her electric scooter, took out her phone and called Stefan.

When Stefan answered the phone, Lucinda laughed and said, "Stefan, you're knocking off soon right? I'm at your office entrance waiting for you, let's grab a bite together."

Ruby, who was about to drive off, heard Lucinda calling Stefan's name, paused for a moment, and listened attentively to Lucinda.

"I finished my morning work early, can knock off ten minutes early. I'll be right out."

Seeing the intense sunlight outside, Stefan felt bad for his newlywed wife waiting for him under the hot sun, so he unusually wrapped up his work early and hurried out of the office.

Iris wanted to look for him, seeing him come out, she called out, "Mr. Coleman."

Stefan had already breezed past her.

Lucinda put her phone back in her pocket.

She felt the sun was too intense, but looking around, there was nowhere to shelter, she could only wait for Stefan.

Fortunately, Stefan could knock off ten minutes early, otherwise, if she had to wait here for ten more minutes, she'd really get roasted.

"Excuse me."

Ruby got out of the car, walked over, and politely said to Lucinda.

Lucinda looked at her and instinctively said, "Haven't you left yet?"

She looked at Ruby's convertible again.

Riding an electric scooter, you'd get sunburned.

People driving convertibles also get sunburned.

It's just that the convertible drives much faster than her electric scooter, you wouldn't feel the heat.

"Do you know me?" Ruby asked curiously.

She had no recollection of the beauty in front of her.

"I don't know you, I was just passing by. I saw you get in the car, thought you had left. Need any help?" Lucinda asked, her voice full of concern.

"What's your relationship with Stefan?" Ruby asked, expressionless.

Lucinda was taken aback, she looked Ruby up and down.

"What's your relationship with Stefan? Why do you want to know our relationship, do you fancy Stefan?" Lucinda retorted.

Stefan was an outstanding man. If no one fancied him, that would be weird.

It's just that Stefan had always been picky, that's why he'd been single. She felt very lucky, only had to rent Stefan for five hundred dollars to be her husband.

Ruby admitted openly, "Yes, I like Stefan, we've known each other since we were little, liked each other and grew up together."

"Oh, you're that Ruby." Lucinda suddenly remembered Gabriel mentioning a Ruby.

"You're Ruby, right? I heard Mr. Turner mention, you're the girl Stefan has fancied since childhood, why aren't you two together?" Lucinda asked.

Ruby saw Lucinda suddenly become enthusiastic. Mentioning Stefan, Lucinda had no other intentions.

Ruby was surprised. Could she have misunderstood? The girl in front of her isn't the one Stefan fancies? Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

"Gabriel mentioned me to you?" Ruby asked.

"Yes, he said Stefan has been waiting for you." Lucinda replied.

At this moment if Gabriel was present, he might ask, did I really say that?

Lucinda would reply, I remember you said it, anyway I know you mentioned Ruby.

Gabriel would be helpless.

Hearing this, Ruby showed a slight smile, she asked Lucinda, "Who are you? How do you know Stefan's been waiting for me, did he tell you?"

"He didn't say, but when Mr. Turner said it, he didn't deny it. My brother and Stefan are college buddies, Stefan recently did me a solid, I'm really grateful and want to treat him to a meal." Lucinda explained.

Turns out she's not a rival in love.

Ruby breathed a sigh of relief.

But Lucinda's looks are too attractive, she must stay on alert.

Therefore, she said, "Stefan's always the kind to help without expecting anything in return, he helped you probably because of your brother, you don't have to worry too much, he might not agree to have a meal with you. It's too hot, you should go home, don't wait anymore."

Finally, she added, "I used to be overseas, but now I've moved my business back home. This time, I'm not planning on leaving again."

Lucinda said with a grin, "I'm sure Stefan must be happy. He promised to grab lunch with me. Ms. Scott, if you're free, you could join us, but I don't have much money lately, so we might not be able to hit up anywhere fancy."

Eyeing Ruby's Ferrari, Lucinda blushed, "Ms. Scott, just forget what I said, alright?"

Stefan's childhood sweetheart was clearly a wealthy heiress with a successful career, a perfect match for Stefan.

Considering he worked at Ascend Global and lived in Diamond Ridge Estates, Stefan might be some big shot at Ascend Global.

“People in top management at major corporations make more money in a year than most people do in their lifetime.”

It's not impossible for him to marry the daughter of a rich family. "Stefan agreed to have lunch with you?"

"Yeah, I just called him. He said he'd be down in a jiffy. He's done with his work for today and can clock out ten minutes early. He asked me to wait here for him."

Suddenly, Ruby's face fell.