Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 34

I’m just after the dough, and Mr. Sanches happens to be rolling in it. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me” Julie quipped, her voice dripping with elegance and poise.

Elliot had seriously overestimated her. She was definitely there to stir up trouble.

Adeline, who was painting her nails, looked up with a mischievous smile. She pointed at Julie with her nail polish brush, then at her brother. “She and my brother make a great pair Relax, mom They’re into each other. Why are you trying to stick your nose in? Right, Elliot? I support you. So what if she’s been married before? That just means she’s got experience”

Victoria shot Adeline a glare, “Shut your trap!*

Before Victoria’s words had even faded, Raymon’s booming voice filled the room. “Let’s cut to the chase. I’m not endorsing this marriage. If you have any conditions, Ms. Abraham, spit them out”

Julie turned towards Raymon with a grin, “That depends on how much you think Elliot is worth”

gaze was icy as he said. “Ms. Abraham; know

make waves, retorted, “And how much am I

threatening to stop Julie from finding a job, he wouldn’t have brought her

at Julie, “Ms. Abraham, we’ll wire you 20K. I guess that’s what you are

But you undervalue your son. In my eyes, he’s worth more than 20 grand. Who I bother is my business. If you’re so

at home.”

straightened her outfit, and walked out with grace.

tried to follow but was stopped by Raymon’s sharp rebuke. Bodyguards immediately

give up no matter what she said. So, why not infuriate Raymon and get Elliot grounded once

stepped out of the Sanches Mansion, she realized a problem. The mansion was in the middle of nowhere, and there was not a cab in

as she was at her wit’s end, Adeline appeared out of

Julie could react, Adeline tossed her a set of car