Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 45

When Kieran said to Julie with deep affection, “I believe in you,” Julie felt a pang in her heart.

Adeline gave Julie and Kieran a puzzled look as if questioning what was going on between them. Shifting the topic, Kieran said to Julie, “I was expecting you to discuss compensation with me at lunch today, but you didn’t show up…

“I didn’t stand you up. I never agreed to meet with you,” Julie cut in, clarifying her position.

Adeline nodded, realizing that Kieran had scheduled the meeting with Julie to discuss compensation. The restaurant was close to Simpo Co, so it didn’t seem odd for Kieran to be dining there. But Adeline was suspicious. Was a car accident compensation really something that required Kieran to show up in person?

“The car is mine, Mr. Hernandez. If you want to discuss compensation, talk to me,” Adeline interjected, grinning at Kieran.

But he barely glanced at Adeline before asking, “Were you the one driving?”

shook her head, then excitedly said to Kieran, “But I can

out Julie’s name, his

she was off the hook and was drinking water, choked when

back. “Still

affectionate

Kieran and

him to it, “I’m his ex–wife. We’re

relationship than to let

Adeline understood. “So not all the rumors were false.”

playing across her lips as she looked at Julie. “Ms. Abraham, since this is your mess, you should take care of the repair costs yourself.” Adeline’s change of attitude was swift, but she

the haughty Adeline turned and left, Julie moved her chair closer to

finally said, “I’m broke”