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.

the private room by Annalise. Any attempt to

sat Julie down with a beaming smile. The seating arrangement she made put Kieran right

food, then

Julie nodded obediently.

also ordered a bottle of premium

years.” Annalise’s comment left people wondering if it was a compliment or

lightly,

wanted to chat with you, Julie. This is your boyfriend, Julie?” Annalise asked, looking at Dr.

himself, “I’m Dr. Brice, a friend of Julie’s,

Brice, “I’m Annalise, Julie and I went to the same

hadn’t known Julie and Kieran were schoolmates.

“We were lucky enough to be in the same class in both middle school and high

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

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

glance Were they

how did you

looked to Julie for guidance, wondering if

answered, “He was my sister’s doctor”

awkward Dr. Brice, provocative Annalise, and stoic Kieran. What

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

her glass. “I’m so glad to be reunited with Julie and, Mr. Brice, nice to meet you. Cheers.”

raising her glass, Kieran naturally took it away from her, ‘Didn’t

Julie and

clearly aware of Annalise’s stomach troubles

Annalise exceeded all norms, like… he would

with Bertha, and Julie seemed to have been

bit too naive.

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

she wouldn’t have

finish her drink, Dr. Brice casually said to her, “Your foot had just

at Julie’s foot, then seriously said 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.

feeling like he was being

turned to look at Kieran, “Kerry, why don’t you toast Mr. Brice! He is a doctor

he toasted as Annalise asked him to.

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

was about to reach

Dr. Brice has to work this afternoon

Kieran raised his eyebrows, his deep gaze fell on Julie’s face,