Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 22

Wait a minute, when did I say I was gonna marry Bertha?” Kieran’s voice echoed coldly over Julie’s head.

Julie looked up at Kieran, unsure of the expression on her face.

The whole world knew that Bertha and Kieran were supposed to tie the knot last month. But now, after her death, he was claiming he didn’t know about

it?

Julie said with a smile, ‘Mr. Hernandez, you’re quite the joker, aren’t you? Ever since you announced your engagement to Ms. Bertha last month, you’ve been the talk of Whispering Pines. There are different versions of the story every day, and now that Ms. Bertha has just passed away, you’re here to clear up the wedding rumors. Isn’t that a bit shady, Mr. Hernandez?”

Julie’s tone was bland, but her words were full of accusations against Kieran’s irresponsibility.

Only this woman who appeared out of nowhere had the guts to do so, as if she had a score to settle with Mr. Hernandez.

To Julie’s accusations, Kieran just chuckled, “I’ve never admitted to any media that I was going to marry Bertha. How could you, Ms. Abraham, be swayed by rumors?”

“People aren’t blind; the media wouldn’t just make up stories, would they?” Julie raised her head as her gaze met Kieran’s.

was afraid that the confrontation would escalate into a quarrel. Who knew how the

Julie continue to create a scene, tomorrow’s news might not even mention the name of the Ray

Julie’s shoulders, forcefully turning her head with a smile on his face, then planting a gentle kiss on her

“Please excuse us, Mr. Hernandez. Julie just has a way with

front of Kieran, wrapped his arm around

the rest of the event went.

at Elliot’s hand on her waist,

didn’t let go; instead, he shamelessly looked at Julie and said, “You’re going to be my woman sooner or later. I finally got to hold you, so why would I

Julie suddenly called out

raised an eyebrow as a smile played on his

future. As for the media, you can explain it yourself. Do whatever you think will minimize the impact on you. Even if

Julie turned to leave.

from behind,

a taxi, so she

front of her, “Every word I said tonight was sincere. I lost you for so many years,

do the Sanches family any favors. And more importantly, Elliot, I don’t love you Julie blurted out the truth, no matter how harsh