Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 40

How on earth did Julie suddenly forget how sneaky Kieran was?

Rewinding back to her sophomore year in high school when they were in the same class. The school organized a spring outing, and everyone had to join. The school arranged a bus, but there were two extra students. The school was planning to rent another bus, but Kieran suggested that his family’s driver could take him. Hearing this, Julie got excited and begged the teacher to let Kieran take her along.

Since Julie and Kieran lived close by, she managed to snag a spot in his car by being shamelessly persistent.

The day before the outing, Julie excitedly found Kieran to buy snacks. Despite his annoyance, Kieran was somehow dragged along by Julie’s insistence.

At that time. Julie’s sister, Sansa, was already a somewhat famous lawyer. Julie never expected to bump into Sansa at the supermarket after she had managed to drag Kieran there.

with Kieran. With a raised eyebrow, Sansa asked, “Joyce,

to Kieran’s sleeve, faltered when she saw Sansa and Kyle. Although Julie’s crush on Kieran was no secret at school, her family strictly

found out about her secret crush, it would probably be crushed

said, “This guy here is my buddy. We’re in the same study group. He’s the best student, and

Sansa, Julie poked Kieran’s arm and gently asked for confirmation, “Right,

slightly, gave her a deep look, then looked down on her,

Kieran. “Then we’ll be counting on you to help Joyce with her studies.

puts her mind

as cold as ever, responded without mincing words, “Joyce is too busy trying

gave a curt nod to Kyle and Sansa and

“When did I say I wanted to devote myself to the country? I