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.

into the private room by Annalise.

seating arrangement she made put Kieran right

Annalise casually ordered food, then asked, “Julie, you’re okay

Julie nodded obediently.

ordered a bottle of premium wine.

even more beautiful over the years.” Annalise’s comment left people

just smiled lightly, without

with you, Julie. This is your boyfriend, Julie?” Annalise asked, looking

“I’m Dr. Brice, a friend of

replied to Dr. Brice, “I’m Annalise, Julie and I went to the same school. She was a few years

hadn’t known

heard Kieran saying, “We were lucky enough to be in the same class

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

however, with Annalise stirring the situation,

gave Dr. Brice a glance

Brice, how did

wondering if

answered, “He was

stoic Kieran. What a peculiar group they made.

in the room was thankfully broken by a

to raise her glass. “I’m so glad to be reunited with Julie and, Mr.

it away from her, ‘Didn’t you say you had a stomach

Kieran calmly looked at Julie and Dr. Brice, Tll

downed her glass of red wine. He was clearly aware of Annalise’s stomach troubles from the night before. Guess they

and generosity towards Annalise exceeded all norms, like… he would

half a month ago, Kieran admitted his innocence with Bertha, and Julie seemed to have been pondering over it all this while. Now, she seemed a

bit too naive.

still many people who were hopelessly in love with him, just like she had been.

she wouldn’t have been

Brice casually said to her, “Your foot had just recovered, no need

in Annalise feigned concern and took a quick glance at Julie’s foot, then seriously said to Julie, “Mr. Brice is a doctor, and what he says makes

glanced at Annalise, feeling like he was being dragged into a

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

as Annalise asked him

It looked like he had to

was about to reach for his glass, Julie stopped

Kieran, “Mr. Hernandez, I’m sorry. Dr. Brice has to work this afternoon

fell on Julie’s face, his voice slightly