Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 17

Julie’s first instinct was to grab her bag and use it as a shield for her face..

But with her eye–catching outfit today, she was a magnet for attention. She couldn’t hide from the prying eyes.

Sure enough, Elliot headed her way. “Ms. Abraham.” His deep, magnetic voice seemed to carry the anger from the night before. when she’d brushed him off.

Since she was busted, Julie had no choice but to brace herself, lower her bag from her face, and put on a somewhat fake smile as she nodded at Elliot. “Mr. Sanches…”

“My grandpa is about to arrive.” Elliot told Julie.

Julie nodded. “Oh She wondered, why the hell did his grandpa’s arrival have anything to do with her?

Julie picked up a glass of champagne from the side and took a sip. “Um… Mr. Sanches, sorry to rush off, but I have to…”

suddenly asked her,

hand shook violently. Julie stared at Elliot in shock. Her marriage with Kieran had never been made public.

expression, feeling totally bamboozled. Elliot just gave her a casual smile.

had this information, she felt it wasn’t right for him to

finish, Elliot suddenly leaned in, gave her a smirk, and said, “You didn’t

Julie’s brow furrowed even more. She couldn’t even remember meeting Elliot before. The name Elliot just rang

a bit over the years. Your memory is as bad as ever, unless it’s something

First kiss?

she heard the name ‘Tailie Julie‘ from his mouth, she suddenly

was a transfer student in her class who

‘Tailie Julie:

school, she cornered the boy at the school gate and asked

showing off his pearly whites. “You’re always tailing Kieran; that’s