Love's Masquerade

The next morning, Faye was dressed in a white shirt and a pair of jeans. Her long, sleek hair had been tied into a casual ponytail. She glanced at the pair of black-rimmed glasses she'd had with her for the past few years. Then, she tossed them into the trash can. They were a gift from Anthon before she went abroad to study three years ago. He'd said he liked the gentle and quiet persona she gave off whenever she wore them.She hailed a cab and made a stop at her family home. As soon as she entered, she was met with the sight of Tracy and Anthon sitting in the living room. They were holding hands and discussing the matter of their engagement with her parents.Anthon gave her an odd look when he noticed her with her luggage. Tracy, on the other hand, got up and welcomed Faye with a smile. "Faye, you're back. Didn't you say you'd be back last night? Why have you only returned now?" Tracy asked.Faye gave her a contemptuous look. "Don't you already know?""I have no idea what yo

"Do you have something against rich people?" Cedric was smiling as he fiddled with his teacup. His devilish features were mesmerizing under the light.Faye almost fell under his spell but she managed to snap out of it. She shook her head and collected her senses. She looked at him seriously. "I don't know anything about your past, but we are married now. I hope you will be humble and hardworking, even if it isn't in your nature to behave so. Your wealth doesn't matter to me. If you work hard and keep striving, your situation will improve."Faye continued, "I don't expect you to provide for me lavishly, but I need you to be a decent person. Do you get what I'm saying? It's all mentioned in our agreement anyway. If you ever do something extreme for money again, we'll get a divorce right away." He looked at her with confusion. Again?He was completely unaware of any supposed extreme act he had committed, especially not for money. Thankfully, she didn't leave him in the dark for l

The living hall became filled with tension. The vast silence made even a pin drop audible. Faye stood where she was. She looked at Clint, aghast. Was this man still her father?She'd once thought of herself equipped for such a situation. Yet, the intense pain piercing her heart was undeniable as she gazed at him. "No!" Faye cried. Then, she quickly ran upstairs to her room.Clint bellowed behind her, "You think you're all grown up now, don't you? Wait till I freeze your credit card!""Stop it, Dad … Don't hurt yourself with this anger. Faye doesn't have a job yet. She just returned from abroad. She couldn't possibly survive on her own right now …" Tracy's voice grew smaller and smaller, finally ending with, "Not to mention she's keeping a man out there …"Clint hadn't really intended to suspend Faye's card earlier as he'd just been upset. But that decision changed when he heard Tracy's words. He wasted no time and swiftly called the bank. "She has embarrassed me and broug

Faye frowned when she saw Hank's face. "I am Faye Brown, but I am not your fiancée," she told him.The room fell into an awkward silence after Faye's statement. Clint didn't expect Faye to run her mouth here. He pulled her aside and warned her, "Faye, if you let your mouth get the best of you again, I'll stop paying your mother's medical fees. Don't you blame me when the time comes. It'll be your fault and no one else's."Then, Clint smiled. "Mrs. Shaw, Hank, Faye just returned from overseas. Forgive her for being disrespectful."Sherry frowned. She was not pleased with Faye's casual outfit, but she still politely offered them all seats. "Please, have a seat. We can discuss everything together."Clint got Faye to sit down before asking Lizzie and Tracy to have a seat. Tracy couldn't help blushing with shyness as she looked at Hank. She was charmed by his appearance."I heard Faye studied design in Yvalia for three years. Hank had a design company there. If Faye is interested,

"Mr. Shaw …" Joe was nervous and tried to explain, but Cedric grabbed the perverted man and beat him up."Is this what you mean by having good security and no one causing trouble under your watch?" Cedric questioned and shot Joe a cold glance."Mr. Shaw… This is an accident. Don't worry. I'll handle this immediately …" Joe apologized anxiously. He then instructed the security guard, "Why are you still here? Throw this guy out."Joe continued to explain, but Cedric stopped him. "Investigate what happened today and give me a reasonable explanation."Cedric approached Faye casually and lifted her chin. "A beauty indeed," he murmured."Why are you here?" Faye frowned. She tried to push his hand away, but he held onto her hand tightly. "I'm asking you a question." Faye glared at Cedric angrily. "I didn't give you money to spend at this place.""Shouldn't I be asking you the same question?" Cedric squinted. "Are you here to splurge just because you are rich?"Faye got married on the