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?”

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

out Julie’s name, his voice clear

she was off the hook and was drinking water, choked when Kieran completely ignored Adeline across the table and called her

back. “Still as clumsy as ever,

affectionate tone….

at Kieran and

his mouth to answer, Julie beat him to it, “I’m his ex–wife. We’re no longer involved.”

better to clearly define their relationship than to let

last, Adeline understood. “So not all the rumors

as she looked at Julie. “Ms. Abraham, since this is your mess,

the haughty Adeline turned and left, Julie moved her chair

finally said, “I’m