Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 54

As soon as Porter walked into the office, he saw Julie sitting right at the entrance. He glanced at the circle of employees engaged in conversation, clapped his hands, and said, “Alright guys, chill out for a sec, I want to introduce y’all to our new colleague, Julie. She’s a top–notch student from Pinnacle University, graduated as the cream of the crop.”

The employees finally noticed Julie and started applauding.

Julie gave a slight smile. “Hi everyone, I’m Julie. Thanks for having me.”

“Mr. Porter, you bring such a pretty new face to our firm. Aren’t you afraid your folks at home will have a problem with that?” Grant joked, which made Julie feel comfortable with the company’s atmosphere.

Porter shot Grant a look and said, Julie’s a brainiac. She wouldn’t give me the time of day. We’re all free birds at my place.”

After saying that, Porter turned to Grant and said, “I’m leaving Julie in your hands. Since she graduated, she hasn’t worked in the field, so she’s still new to this. Make sure you show her the ropes.”

Turning back to Julie, Porter said, “Grant is one of our top dogs here at the firm. Stick by his side, you’ll learn a ton. If there’s anything you don’t get, just

holler.”

Grant walked over to Julie and joked, “I’m not really the best at our firm. Porter’s just pulling your leg. He’s the real deal.”

“Quit fooling around” Porter called out to everyone. “I want everyone in the conference room in five minutes.”

Grant handed Julie a notebook and a pen, then led her into the office, following behind Porter. Porter was already sitting in the boss‘ chair, not paying too much attention to Julie, to avoid any unnecessary chit–chat.

He switched on his computer and asked everyone, “Did y’all catch the headlines today?”

Everyone promptly nodded and started sharing their opinions, “Creative Nexus Media is pretty much done for. I always thought Bertha was really Mr. Hernandez’s fiancée, and they were about to tie the knot. Who would’ve thought it was all smoke and mirrors by Creative Nexus Media”

Listening to the first comment, Julie was a bit lost.

Grant, sitting next to her, also chimed in, “Mr. Hernandez is personally suing Creative Nexus Media for spreading false rumors and tarnishing his reputation. This is definitely going to court.”

We, on the other hand, are pros at personal disputes. From what I’ve heard, Mr. Hernandez is currently looking for a lawyer for the Creative Nexus Media

“You’re saying… we should try to

Mr. Hernandez has other plans, I won’t hold you responsible. But if we can land this case, you’ll be in for a big payday. All other attorneys will

with you. Let her

meeting ended and Julie was still trying to figure out what had just happened. All she knew

about his secretary, Karl Get to know them first, we gotta know our opponents to have the upper hand. Get ready, we’re going to Simpo Co. this afternoon.” Julie took the files, and Grant reminded her, “Oh, and don’t forget to check out the

Kieran on her phone. After going through a few of the most recent articles, she finally

to her, Kieran had clarified that Bertha was not his fiancée. The next day, the news made the headlines. Although people were

law firm suddenly posted a statement on the Simpo Co. official website on behalf of Kieran, claiming that Creative Nexus Media had not verified the news of Kieran’s engagement to Bertha. The audio and video files were edited,

reputation.

Media’s lies. This caused a great stir, and

knocked on

up. “Don’t call me Mr. Porter, it sounds too formal. What can

to start from

“With Grant, you can learn a lot of useful stuff. Let’s pretend last night didn’t happen. Daphne already told me, you and Kieran don’t have anything special going on. Since there’s nothing special, you don’t need to worry about it. Also, if we can win this case, the bonus will definitely include

money

only for the money. The only solution she could come

avoid Kieran

place. She had seen this magnificent building on TV countless times, but it was only when she first stepped into this building

were dressed in neat uniforms, their demeanor pleasing to the eye.

not expect that after Grant took her into the lobby, he left a business card at the

here, I asked my cousin. Mr. Hernandez’s driver will drive straight to the entrance before he gets off work, Mr. Hernandez will definitely pass by here, if we wait here, we’ll definitely have

surprise.

the busy Mr. Hernandez? If everyone could, wouldn’t Mr. Hernandez be run ragged? Grant glanced at Julie and

sit on the couch with Grant and wait for Kieran

CEO’s office on the 23rd floor, Karl knocked on Mr. Hernandez’s office door and walked in to tell Kieran, “Mr. Kieran, your wife

middle of signing documents, suddenly stopped, and he looked up at Karl. He was certain

“Your wife is now an intern at the Accolade Law Firm, she came with the people from the firm, probably

that Julie would intern at