Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 13

Elliot?

Julie immediately flashed a smile at the man, then quickly took a step to the side, seizing this rare opportunity. She gestured to Manuel, who was beside her, to snap a few clear front–facing pictures of Elliot.

She wasn’t sure if she was imagining it, but the moment she moved to her new position, she noticed a slight tremor at the corner of Elliot’s lips.

The photo session went smoothly and concluded after the dinner. Julie carefully examined the photos in Manuel’s and Hasan’s cameras.

Afraid that there might be issues, Julie made copies of the photos before parting ways with them. Then she smiled at Manuel and Hasan, saying, “That’s it for now. Tomorrow is Raymon’s official birthday banquet, so I’ll bring the invitations tomorrow. So, let’s meet at the hotel entrance tomorrow, alright?”

After seeing them nod, Julie smiled. Just as she turned around, a familiar voice came from behind, “Satisfied with the photos?”

“Kind of.” Julie instinctively replied before realizing who it was.

When she looked back, she saw Elliot standing under a streetlight in a white shirt with a light–colored blazer casually draped over his wrist. His tall figure was elongated, his shirt sleeves were slightly rolled up, and his outfit was paired with a black waistcoat. He looked effortlessly casual and gentlemanly.

smiled at Elliot, then seemingly ignored him and reached

walked up to Julie, positioning his tall frame in front

naturally smiled, nodding,

playful ruffle and a satisfied smile. However, Julie, due to his odd behavior just now, took a cautious step back, furrowing her brows. She maintained her distance, looking at him as

in mid–air, and he looked at Julie in displeasure, asking, “What’s wrong? Can’t

sweat appeared

met tonight, and now they were already at the ‘let’s touch each

habit of randomly patting people’s heads? Julie combed

Mr. Sanches?

step closer to Julie. He was about to say something when she instantly jumped back a couple

expression grew darker, and he watched Julie, who was desperately trying to hail

not a bad guy.”

eyes. Julie thought, what bad guys

come any closer!” Julie tried to halt Elliot. “The incident with my colleagues falling earlier today was an accident, not intentional. They didn’t mean to disrupt your event, Mr. Sanches. There must be a misunderstanding. Please forgive us. Can

brow. Why did she keep addressing him as Mr. Sanches? Why was she being so formal? He took a