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 media would spin this tomorrow?

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

on his face, then planting a gentle kiss on

turned to Kieran and nodded politely, “Please excuse us, Mr. Hernandez. Julie just has a way with words, but that’s exactly why

that, Elliot, in front of Kieran, wrapped his arm around Julie’s waist and led her off the

idea how the

left the venue together, Julie finally looked down at Elliot’s hand on her waist, “Are

be my woman sooner or later. I finally got

called out Elliot’s name

raised an eyebrow as a smile played on

it back to Elliot, “What the hell are you thinking? Don’t make such jokes in the future. As for the media, you can explain it yourself. Do whatever you think will minimize the impact

saying so, Julie turned to

Elliot called out from behind, his

she didn’t turn around when Elliot

word I said tonight was sincere. I lost

Elliot, I don’t love