Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 209

"Dude, I'd rather go on a business trip," Liam said with a hint of despair.

Tiffany was the princess of the Paisley family. She's had a deep interest in makeup since she was a kid. As an adult, she didn't take over the family business but became a professional makeup artist.

Stefan once told Lucinda that Tiffany's makeup skills were top-notch.

The Paisley and Anderson families went way back, having been close for three generations.

The kids from both families grew up together. Liam and Tiffany were of the same age but had totally different personalities. They used to fight a lot as kids, and although they stopped fighting as they grew older, they still provoked each other. They rubbed each other the wrong way.

They'd often set traps for each other, hoping the other would fall into it. Whoever could embarrass the other was the winner.

Despite this, Tiffany would always turn to Liam when she was in trouble.

Liam would mock her, but whenever she needed help, he was the first to show up.

To everyone else, they looked like two people who seemed to despise each other but were actually very close.

Being a guy, Liam would sometimes give in to Tiffany.

But the moment Tiffany moved into his room, Liam was too afraid to go home. He feared finding a fake hand or foot on his bed or seeing all sorts of bugs crawling under his blanket.

Just imagining it made his skin crawl.

Most girls were afraid of insects or small animals, but Tiffany was an exception, and she wasn't even afraid of snakes.

She'd even treat non-venomous snakes as toys. She used to keep a few harmless snakes as pets, but they all ran away because they couldn't stand her.

She once thought of keeping snakes as pets again, but her family was strongly against it, so she gave up.

To this day, she would often reminisce about playing with snakes as a child. She could even twist a few snakes into a pretzel.

The snakes: "Did you ever consider our feelings? We have dignity, too."

Hearing his younger brother's request to go on a business trip again, Stefan chuckled quietly, "Didn't you just get back from a trip? No need for you to go again."

This guy's so chicken, he wanted to run at the mention of Tiffany's name.

Liam said, "Brother, I can handle the hard work. I don't mind being on business trips every day. I promise I won't complain. Please think about which subsidiary might need my help."

Stefan: "So you're hoping for our subsidiaries to have problems?"

"Dude, can I not live with Tiffany? Your mansion is huge, and she can live anywhere. Just not at my place. If she moves in, how am I supposed to live?"

"You know we don't get along."

The two people Liam feared most in his life were his older brother and Tiffany.

"Tiffany insists on staying at your place, or she won't help. I've already promised her that she can work part-time as Lucinda's makeup artist. We can't let her think we're all talk."

Liam thought: “my brother's integrity is built on sacrificing me.”

"Brother, you should've told me earlier."

"I'm telling you now, isn't that early enough? I could've just arranged for Tiffany to move in and surprise you. Don't forget, your parents really like Tiffany."

His uncle even saw Tiffany as a future daughter-in-law.

Liam said, "Alright, I'll help you guys out."

He had no choice but to compromise.

If Tiffany moved into his house, he'll stay at the Ascend Global Hotel.

Or he could stay at one of his own properties. He didn't have to go back to the Ascend Estate. He's curious to see how long Tiffany can stay at his house!

The two brothers chatted for a while before ending the call.

Keith, not wanting to be a burden, said to Stefan, "No need to bother, Stefan. I can do my own makeup."

"No trouble at all. Tiffany is already on her way. Once she gets here, she'll do your makeup, and I'll arrange for someone to take you to the airport. Your bodyguard doesn't need to come along, and I'll arrange for a few skilled bodyguards to accompany you back."

Stefan said seriously, "We still don't know who's behind all this. The enemy is hidden while we're in the open, making us easy targets. Keep your bodyguards here. Let's make them think you and your

mom are at the Ascend Estate."

"I'll spread the word that my brother is going on a business trip, and he likes to show off, always surrounded by bodyguards."

In truth, Baird Anderson's skills were the weakest. Property © 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.

So he always liked to have bodyguards with him when he went out because he used to slack off during family training.

"I promise to get you back to Skywatch safe and sound."

Stefan's promise sounded easy, but in reality, it required a lot of resources. Keith was now outside, away from the protection of the Blue family's power, and could be assassinated at any time. Ensuring his safe return to Skywatch was no small feat.

Keith was well aware of the difficulty and was very grateful to Stefan, his sister's husband, who was five years his junior.

His sister was really lucky.

She was taken away by the Avila family when she was a child. Fortunately, she was found by the Moore family and raised as their own daughter.

Because of this, she met Stefan and was able to marry into the Anderson family.

"Stefan, thank you!"

Stefan smiled warmly, "We're all family. There's no need for formalities."

He held Lucinda's hand, silently comforting her, promising her that his people would safely return Keith to Skywatch.

Soon after, Tiffany arrived.

Lucinda didn't know Tiffany from her previous social circles. She didn't even know Tiffany's name.

It was through Stefan that she got to know how awesome Tiffany was.

Seeing her in person, she was a bit surprised. Tiffany, despite being a high-end makeup artist, didn't wear makeup. But she was naturally beautiful, a stunner even without makeup.

Tiffany was equally curious about Lucinda.

Seeing Lucinda's surprised expression, it seemed like she saw right through Lucinda's thoughts. She explained with a smile, "I prefer to maintain my skin with food therapy. Stick to it for a long time, and it has resulted in how I look now, which I think is pretty good, so I don't wear makeup. But I only go makeup-free when I come to see you guys. If I go out normally, I would put on some light makeup."

"Lucinda, your skin is also very good, a natural advantage. That delicate and soft feeling makes people can't help but want to get close. Stefan is really lucky."

Tiffany left a very good impression on Lucinda.

"Stefan, can I touch your wife's face?"

Stefan purposely put on a stern face and said, "That's mine only. If you want to touch, go touch what's yours."