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.

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

continue to create a scene, tomorrow’s news might

a smile on his face, then planting a gentle kiss

excuse us, Mr. Hernandez. Julie just has

in front of Kieran, wrapped his arm around Julie’s waist and led

the

at Elliot’s hand on her

Julie and said, “You’re going to be my woman sooner or later. I finally got to hold

called out

smile played on his lips,

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 on you. Even if it means tarnishing

so, Julie turned to leave.

out from behind, his

she didn’t turn around

said tonight was sincere. I lost you for so many years, and I don’t want

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