Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 33

“Just won’t take a hint, would he?” That was the perfect description for Elliot.

Every time Julie saw Elliot, her first instinct was to cover her face and bolt.

But with Elliot’s long legs, he easily caught up to Julie and grabbed her wrist to prevent her from running off.

“Elliot…”

“Julie, come home with me for a bit. Elliot insisted, holding onto Julie as if she’d vanish into thin air like the last few times if he let go.

So he didn’t beat around the bush and got straight to the point with Julie.

Julie looked at Elliot for a few seconds before asking. “Why should I go home with you?”

rumor is out. At least have dinner with me?” Elliot’s

coolly, “No.”

stubbornness still surprised him. “Is being my girlfriend that bad?” He asked, feeling somewhat

arm Elliot was holding onto, her

home with me for dinner. Even if it’s just to explain to my grandfather that we’re not dating.

spoon in

Elliot’s grip and walked

at

white Jaguar with a

do everything. It couldn’t necessarily buy people’s lives, their dignity, or their love. But it could buy time.

the Sanches family was

sister named Adeline Sanches, whom Julie was meeting for the first time. Adeline was currently lounging on a couch, painting her nails. She looked nothing like Elliot, appearing

already had a