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?”

believe he would be that kind.

proud Julie would

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

all the years of hardship, she realized that only those who

there was little hesitation in her

echoing her words, “High pay,

you like to be my bedmate?” He

him a sound slap

sound sent chills down Karl’s spine,

you’re also a jerk.” Julie stared at Kieran, “This slap is overdue; I should have given you this five years ago.”

the car door and

as she turned around,

did it feel like there was a hole in her heart that

discomfort?

Kieran, who just got