Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 30

Kieran was being a total jerk, just as expected.

Julie tried to pull away from Kieran’s grip on her chin but couldn’t fight against his strength. So she gave up.

She, instead, stared at him with bright eyes and a sarcastic smile, “So, tell me, how much is all this stuff you taught me worth?”

He released her chin, sat down, and stared right into Julie’s eyes, “How much do you have?”

“I lost my only job and have no income. Aren’t I looking for a new beau? If I find one, it depends on how much he’s willing to spend on me. Right now, it’s your fault I can’t get my hands on any money because you’ve messed up my plans”

Julie was like a little wildcat with claws, who used to be docile towards Kieran, but now she was more like a prickly hedgehog, ready to spike at anyone

who came near

Kieran followed her gaze, then suddenly turned to look at Julie. “Need help finding a job?”

didn’t believe he would be

the proud Julie

surprise, a small smile spread across her face. She looked at him gently and said, “Sure! If Mr. Hernandez wants to do a good deed, find me a high–paying job that doesn’t require much work. I’d be

she realized that only those who were

this, there was

glaring at Julie, slowly echoing her words, “High pay, minimal

to be my bedmate?”

looked at Kieran, laughed, and gave him a sound

spine, who was sitting in the passenger

were just cold–hearted, but you’re also a jerk.” Julie stared at Kieran, “This

Julie opened the car door and slammed

as she turned around, her eyes reddened.

make her feel better. But why did it feel like there was a hole in her heart that was causing all sorts

discomfort?

just got slapped,