Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 83

She actually ran into Kieran and Annalise…

In life, sometimes shit just happens. Like how Julie happened to trip over right at the entrance of the restaurant, and Dr. Brice happened to catch her in his arms, and at the same exact moment, Annalise and Kieran walked in, arm in arm.

Dr. Brice, who was still holding Julie, asked with concern. “Are you okay? Gotta watch your step, girl”

Julie, intentionally ignoring Kieran, shook her head at Dr. Brice with a smile, “Tim good.”

“Kerry, isn’t that Julie?” Annalise’s voice was loud enough that even a deaf person could hear….

Kieran only looked in Julie’s direction because of Annalise’s voice. He took a glance at Julie, “Attorney Abraham”

Dr. Brice didn’t know much about a big shot like Kieran, but seeing him in person was quite a surprise. His presence seemed out of place here

Moreover, the woman next to Kieran was shouting Julie’s name. Were they old schoolmates?

Julie was surprised when Kieran suddenly called her Attorney Abraham. After a moment of hesitation, she responded with a polite smile, “Mr. Hernandez, nice seeing you here.”

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“Not really, this restaurant is Annalise’s new venture.” Kieran replied indifferently, his gaze falling on Dr. Brice

Julie also glanced at Dr. Brice What a day!

“Ms. Annalise, congrats on your new restaurant, hope it goes gangbusters.” Julie said sincerely.

Annalise seemed pleased, her face lit up in a smile as she looked at Julie and Dr. Brice. “You should come support my business. The restaurant will definitely be a hit. How about this? Lunch is on me today. Why don’t you join us?”

“No thanks, no bother! Julie declined swiftly for she was clearly eager to escape

Annalise understood Julie’s reluctance, but she still teased Kieran, “Oh my, look at you, so serious. You scared her.”

Then, Annalise let go of Kieran and grabbed Julie s arm, “Julie, we didn’t get to catch up last time at Kerry’s office, How have you been?”

Annalise was already dragging Julie towards the private room, not giving her a chance to refuse. Dr. Brice awkwardly followed behind them.

Kieran, being the gentleman, slowed down his pace to walk alongside Dr. Brice

Dr. Brice was surprised. He knew Julie had become a lawyer at Simpo Co., but he didnt know about their schoolmate connection.

was practically dragged into the private room by Annalise.

smile. The seating arrangement she

and Annalise casually ordered food, then

Julie nodded obediently.

bottle of

over the years.” Annalise’s comment left people wondering if

lightly, without responding

wanted to chat with you, Julie. This is your

sensed something off about Annalise’s question, so he quickly introduced himself, “I’m Dr. Brice, a friend of Julie’s,

“I’m Annalise, Julie and I went to the same school. She was a few years younger than me. Actually, Kerry and

hadn’t known Julie and Kieran were

smile, and then she heard Kieran saying, “We were lucky enough to be in the same class in both middle school and high school. Quite a

it.” Dr. Brice, having met Julie after her divorce, had grown close to her due to Sansa’s issues. He was

however, with Annalise stirring the situation, Julie seemed more and more uncomfortable.

Dr. Brice a glance

Brice, “Mr. Brice, how did you and

looked to Julie for guidance, wondering if he should tell the truth.

“He was my sister’s doctor”

Annalise, and stoic Kieran. What a peculiar group

room was thankfully broken by a waiter coming to help sober up the

to be reunited with

took it away from her, ‘Didn’t you

and Dr. Brice, Tll make a toast for

of red wine. He was clearly aware of Annalise’s stomach troubles from

all norms, like…

innocence with Bertha, and Julie seemed to have been pondering over it

bit too naive.

even if nothing happened between him and Bertha. But there were still many people who were hopelessly in love with

else she wouldn’t have been unable to

to her, “Your foot had just

to Julie, “Mr. Brice is a doctor, and what he says makes sense. You shouldn’t be drinking when your injury hasn’t fully recovered. Let Mr. Brice drink

feeling like he was

a full glass of wine for Dr. Brice, and then turned to look at Kieran, “Kerry, why don’t you toast Mr. Brice! He is a doctor and

asked him to. He

gave an awkward laugh. It looked like he had to drink this

reach for

“Mr. Hernandez, I’m sorry. Dr. Brice has to work this afternoon so he can’t

on Julie’s face, his voice slightly raised, seeming a bit embarrassed,