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?”

he would be that kind.

proud Julie would

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

Julie used to have. But after all the years of hardship, she realized that only those who were alive had

there was little

turned back, glaring at Julie, slowly echoing

like to be

at Kieran, laughed, and gave him

down Karl’s spine, who was sitting in the passenger seat.

Julie stared at Kieran, “This slap is overdue; I

car door

as she turned around,

Kieran would make her feel better. But why did it feel like there was a hole in

discomfort?

just got