Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 63

Porter suddenly dropped down on his knees, a move that was totally out of the blue.

Even though they were at the staircase entrance, it didn’t guarantee that no one would pass by

Julie immediately helped Porter up, “Mr. Porter, what the hell are you doing?”

‘You’re right. I hired you into the company initially because I wanted to compete with other law firms for Mr. Hernandez’s case. From the moment Mr. Hernandez walked out of that room with you that night, I knew, as long as you were involved in this case, we had a fifty–fifty shot. Porter didn’t shy away from admitting it

Julie wasn’t surprised, considering she had a pretty good read on Porter.

So, she looked at Porter and said, “As you can see, Kieran and I have a complicated history. That’s why I can’t accept the terms Simpo Co. has proposed…”

“Viviana is pregnant. Porter suddenly cut Julie off.

Julie was taken aback for a moment. Viviana was pregnant, why was Porter telling her this?

Then she smiled at Porter, “Congratulations.”

“Julie, can you help me out this one time? I need to land the Simpo Co. case…” Porter’s voice choked up, his eyes welling up with tears.

Seeing a grown man cry in front of her left Julie a bit stunned, “Mr. Porter, it’s just a case. You really don’t need to stress so much…”

“Last month I went to Las Vegas and racked up a huge gambling debt. I was planning to tell Viviana when I got back, but then I found out she was pregnant Now I have to use the money from the Simpo Co. case to pay off the debt, or else…”

“Did you use the company’s funds?” Julie asked, her suspicion almost confirmed.

Accolade Law Firm was a joint venture between Porter and two other friends. Julie knew that the other two investors were overseas, hence her question. Porter grabbed Julie’s hand desperately, “I know I messed up. If I can get the Simpo Co. case, I can use their fee to cover the funds I misappropriated. If you don’t agree to Simpo Co’s terms, they’ll never sign with us. I’m begging you, please… If Viviana finds out about my debt, she’ll surely choose to abort the baby.”

“Even if we were schoolmates”

“Viviana and I have been married for almost six years. We’ve always wanted a child. It was hard enough for Viviana to get pregnant. I want to give our child a home, I want to give Viviana a good life. I know I messed up. I swear I won’t do anything like this again. I can’t lose this baby. I can’t let Viviana give up on our child.”

“Stop it!” Julie suddenly raised her voice at Porter.

People passing by the staircase were startled and stopped in their tracks.

Porter looked at Julie with hopeful eyes, “Julie…”

“Let’s go.” Julie took a deep breath.

She understood that the child she lost would always be a source of pain. Even when the pain subsides, it leaves a noticeable scar.

Julie realized she couldn’t

signed her name on the

contract, said satisfactorily to Julie, “Mr. Hernandez said, once Attorney Abraham has signed the contract, go straight

that, Karl gestured towards the door, looking at Porter and Grant, “Mr. Porter, this way

a guilt–ridden and grateful look, then turned and left with Grant. Before leaving, he said to Julie,

Porter’s retreating back, Julie felt like she had been

for Julie and smiled politely. “Attorney

relieved. At least Karl no longer addressed her as Mrs. Hernandez.

led to the president’s office by Karl,

in

to the sofa and said to Julie, “Attorney Abraham, please take a seat. Mr. Hernandez’s

turned and

was the first time Julie had been to Kieran’s office in all the years she had known him. She thought his conference room was already luxurious enough, but upon arriving at his office, she realized this was Kieran’s true style.

was a huge pure white rug. On the rug was a beautifully designed coffee

transparent crystal nameplate with Kieran’s name was on the

computer contrasted with the black marble. On the desk

the picture frame. When she got closer, she saw a photo of Kieran and his brother, Lucian Hemandez,

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were both dressed in black suits, wearing bow ties, but from the photo, Kieran still had a boyish

frame, then turned her

armchair, on the

of the room, Julie walked over to the couch

Surprisingly, Kieran had some tabloids lying

magazine cover, which detailed the extravagant French vacation of Apex Innovations

bitter smile appeared on Julie’s face as she read. Flavia was living the dream that every woman craves. A loving husband, adorable twins, and even a sel of triplets. She was the envy of all, the girl

hear legendary stories about Flavia from Daphne, and how today’s happy Flavia also went through unimaginable

all turned out pretty good

doomed to

deep breath, she clutched the magazine to her chest.

after his meeting, he found Julie was asleep on the couch, hugging a magazine.

Hernandez, the three o’clock

could finish his sentence, Kieran abruptly covered his

exited the office, gently closing

removing his suit jacket

sit down next to Julie on the couch and

eyes widened as he watched

at him, so he quickly

had