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?”

he stood awkwardly next to Julie, waiting for Kieran to change. Elliot was still holding breakfast in his hand. Kieran returned from the bathroom, dressed in a suit, looking as suave

the breakfast to Kieran, who gave Karl a cold look. “You really don’t know how to read the room. Ms. Abraham’s fiancé rarely visits. Let’s not bother

finished speaking. Kieran nodded to Elliot and walked out with Karl as if nothing had happened. He left just as boldly as he had arrived

was standing right in front of her, still holding the breakfast, his eyes glued to her

said, pointing to the couch, maintaining a

couch, placed the breakfast on the small coffee table, and turned to Julie, asking, “Are you and Kieran…. still

while and then asked

Sanches, that’s

probe, but he simply pointed at the breakfast on the coffee table and

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

here to

had to admit that she was somewhat puzzled by Elliot’s intentions. His family was strongly opposed to their relationship,