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

never been made public. How on earth did Elliot,

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

wasn’t right for him to expose her past this way. So Julie interrupted him. “Mr.

a smirk,

even more. She couldn’t even remember meeting

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

First kiss?

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

transfer student in her class who always followed her around, calling her

‘Tailie Julie:

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

a big grin on his face, showing off his pearly whites. “You’re always tailing Kieran; that’s why you’re Tailie Julie.”