Faux Vows, True Desires novel Chapter 466

Darlene flashed a gentle smile, "I haven't heard about that."

But inside, she was panicking.

The achievements she had worked hard for over the years were being questioned by Lucinda as if they were mere tall tales!

It seemed if she couldn't impress Keith, all her efforts could turn to dust.

Keith had the power to ruin everything for her.

"You're such a sweet and beautiful girl, and Ms. Bishop has always kept an eye out for you. It's normal that you haven't heard about it. I always thought that to run a detective agency, you need to have clout in the shades of gray. Plus, the detectives there have to know a thing or two about self-defense, or they'd be in trouble easily."

"I heard the real boss of Cipher Detectives is a young, stunning woman."

Darlene hummed in curiosity, "Lucy, who told you that? A woman in that line of work? Sounds risky."

"I just heard it through the grapevine."

Darlene hummed again, letting the conversation drop.

She had a hunch that Lucinda was probing her, possibly suspecting her.

Considering how Keith had portrayed her in his sketches - lifelike and vibrant - and now that she and Lucinda were friends who often met up, it wouldn’t be surprising if Lucinda found her familiar.

"What are you two chatting about so intently?"

Cecilia, having finished a call with Owen, seemed to be in much better spirits as she joined their conversation.

"Just small talk. Are you two done chatting? Mr. Malicious is on a business trip, right?"

As Cecilia sat down, she replied, "Yes, he had to rush off to deal with some emergency at the branch office. He didn't get the chance to tell me before leaving."

"He'll be back in a couple of days. He's still keen on being the best man for Liam. Told me to check in with Tiffany about it and to make sure she talks to your brother."

Knowing Owen was away on business for the company and not for personal reasons made Cecilia feel at ease.

Owen's sudden trip made her realize her feelings for him were deeper than she thought.

Owen was a man of deep affections.

And wasn't she the same?

That's why she didn't fall in love lightly.

She feared heartbreak, the kind that's hard to bounce back from.

"Have you talked to Tiffany yet?"

Lucinda grinned, "Owen's really going all out to match up with you. He knew you were going to be Tiffany's maid of honor, so he already volunteered to be Liam's best man. I heard it from Stefan."

"I just texted Tiffany, and she agreed right away."

Cecilia laughed, "It's his determination that won me over."

"Tasting the bitterness of pining away, are we?" Lucinda teased.

Darlene couldn't help but smile.

"I miss him, and that's that! When he gets back, I'm planning a date - a movie, candlelit dinner, the works."

Lucinda burst into laughter, "Are you thinking of giving yourself to him?"