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…”

Elliot suddenly asked her, “When did you

champagne glass in her hand shook violently. Julie stared at Elliot in shock. Her marriage with Kieran had never been made public. How on earth did Elliot, a stranger to her, know

gave her a casual smile. “From the look on your face, I guess you did get divorced. How long

for him to expose her past this way. So Julie

could finish, Elliot suddenly leaned in, gave her a smirk, and said, “You didn’t call me that before.”

couldn’t even remember meeting Elliot

bad as ever, unless it’s something to do with Kieran.

First kiss?

look at Elliot. As she heard the name ‘Tailie Julie‘ from his mouth, she suddenly had a light bulb moment.

there was a transfer student in

‘Tailie Julie:

and hated the nickname ‘Tailie Julie. So after school, she cornered the boy at

big grin on his face, showing off his pearly whites. “You’re always