Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 258

Meanwhile, at the Anderson household

Under a big tree, a few elderly people were looking at a stack of photos they'd just received.

"The camera's resolution is pretty crappy; it didn't capture Keith's bravery," Patrick Anderson commented.

"And it didn't do justice to Lucy's beauty," Savannah chimed in.

"Who took these? They made my granddaughter look unflattering," Mason Moore grumbled.

Everyone agreed, "Lucy is actually much prettier in person. Although the interaction between Lucy and Keith is really sweet, it warms the heart."

Madison Moore studied the photos and said, "Watching them interact reminds me of Ike and Lucy. They're the same, always bickering, but actually very close."

"Ike always talks about Lucy; he really adores her."

The two elders of the Moore family started reminiscing about their grandchildren's time together.

Keith and his mom followed Lucinda to the Serendipity Cafe.

They hadn't seen these photos, but they knew about the video. Keith, seeing Stefan's lack of reaction, figured it was his sister's doing. If Stefan wasn't going to act, he'd sit back and enjoy the show.

People in Pinehurst could take a cool perspective on this, but the father in Skywatch couldn't stay calm.

Although Nathan had returned to Skywatch, he was still keeping a close eye on Pinehurst since his wife and children were there.

The moment the video was released, Nathan was furious. He didn't know who had the guts to use his children for their schemes and falsely accuse his daughter of betraying her husband, so they were asking for trouble!

Nathan was always calm, even under great pressure, but this time he wasn't holding back. He alerted his family in the middle of the night, had everyone prepare at dawn, and, including his elderly parents, took a few private jets straight to Pinehurst.

Lucy and her grandmother looked very alike, and having Grace Blue with her, anyone could tell they were related; it was perfect to squash the rumors.

Nathan decided to openly acknowledge his daughter in Pinehurst!

He wanted all of Pinehurst to know that Lucinda was not someone to be trifled with. She was a Blue, entitled to a vast inheritance. He was going to deal with those who looked down on his daughter and thought they were better than her.

In Nathan's mind, his daughter was entirely worthy of Stefan.

If anyone dared to say his daughter wasn't good enough for Stefan, he would brandish an extravagant wedding gift, stunning them and showing their true colors.

People were waiting for the drama to unfold, quietly anticipating the climax.

The one who cared for his daughter was rushing over with a large group.

Those who were gloating were waiting for Lucinda to be thrown out by the Andersons.

As a fan of the underdog, Ruby was currently in her car. She parked near the Serendipity Cafe. To get a better view, she brought binoculars and kept an eye on the cafe.

Sitting next to her was her mother.

Megan Scott silently watched her daughter. She didn't share her excitement; she was just helpless and worried. Even though she knew her daughter wouldn't listen, she couldn't help but say, "Ruby, doing this will only make Stefan dislike you more and suppress you more. You're neglecting your business problems with Owen for this; can't you prioritize? Besides, what does your video prove? That stranger was just joking around with Lucinda, a bit too intimately, but they didn't do anything excessive. You're accusing them of having an affair; how many couples in the world are innocent? You spent so much money hiring people to attack Lucinda online; what's the point? Stefan loves her; he's not easily fooled, and I bet he's investigating now. Once he finds evidence proving it was you, we'll have a hard time in Pinehurst."

"Mom, stop it; it's done. What's the point of saying this now? I can't stand it; I want to make things difficult for them. Even if I can't break them up, making Lucinda the target of criticism makes me happy. The fear of public opinion is real; no matter who that man is, Stefan will care, unless that man is Lucinda's brother!"

When Ruby decided to do this, she considered the consequences.

She carefully uploaded the video online, at first glance, it was just paparazzi news, unrelated to her. Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

"Stefan hasn't reacted yet; Ascend Global's PR hasn't done anything; Lucinda hasn't responded; there must be a secret."

Ruby excitedly said, "Mom, get ready for the show; look, more and more reporters are surrounding the cafe. The moment Lucinda appears, she'll be swarmed. Even if Stefan loves her, he's a normal man after all; which normal man can tolerate his woman being too close with another man? I also

sent the photos to Patrick Anderson and the others; they'll be furious when they see them. Even if Stefan can't bear to part with Lucinda and is willing to forgive her, Lucinda will be seen as flirtatious in the Andersons eyes; she'll have a hard time in the Anderson family. If she can't take it, she'll ask for a divorce. Haha, if I can't have Stefan, no one will!"

Ruby was reveling in the success of her plan, no longer listening to anyone else.

She was just waiting for Lucinda to be blamed by the Anderson family and forced into a divorce.

"Here she comes; Lucinda's here, and she's actually with that guy. I’ve got to admire her guts. Haha, this is even better; it proves they're really up to something."

As two cars pulled up along the street in front of Serendipity Cafe, Lucinda got out first, and Ruby's excitement hit a fever pitch.

The media reporters were waiting at the cafe entrance. As soon as they spotted the main characters, they swarmed them like bees to a flower.

The shop owners on this street were also curiously standing outside the crowd of reporters to watch.

The Serendipity Cafe became famous in Pinehurst because of this incident, which was recognized and remembered by everyone.

"Mom, look, so many reporters. If Stefan believes Lucinda is innocent, his character would make him sternly warn the media not to disturb Lucinda."

Ruby didn't care whether her mother responded or not and directly said, "He hasn't done that yet, which means he's doubting Lucinda. He's so pissed off, he can't be bothered to protect Lucinda anymore."