Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 43

Elliot was standing at the door, car keys in his left hand, and coffee and a sandwich in his right. His eyes were glued to the scene on the couch.

Julie was in Kieran’s arms, his hand on her waist, and their poses screamed intimacy.

It was as if time froze at that moment. A few seconds later, the silence in the room was broken by the appearance of Karl.

Karl hadn’t expected to see such a juicy scene this early in the morning, and he momentarily forgot to come in.

It was only when Julie suddenly reacted, pushing away Kieran’s hand from her waist and standing up abruptly, that Karl snapped out of his daze.

Kieran, on the other hand, acted like it was no big deal and asked Karl, “Where are my clothes?”

to change. Elliot was still holding breakfast in his hand. Kieran returned from the bathroom,

Karl a cold look. “You really don’t know how to read the room. Ms. Abraham’s fiancé rarely visits. Let’s not bother them and eat breakfast in the car.”

Kieran nodded to Elliot and walked out with Karl as if nothing had happened. He left just as boldly as he had arrived yesterday. For the first time, Julie truly appreciated

still holding the breakfast, his eyes glued to

pointing to the couch, maintaining a polite

sat down on the couch, placed the breakfast on the small coffee table, and turned to Julie, asking, “Are

a while and

Sanches, that’s my private matter.”

thought Elliot would continue to probe, but he simply pointed at the breakfast on the

a gentle smile and said, “It’s almost time for work. I better get

was just here

by Elliot’s intentions. His family was strongly opposed to