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.

room by Annalise.

beaming smile. The seating arrangement

food, then asked, “Julie,

Julie nodded obediently.

ordered a bottle

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

lightly,

to chat with you, Julie. This is your boyfriend, Julie?” Annalise

something off about Annalise’s question, so he quickly introduced himself, “I’m Dr. Brice, a friend of Julie’s, not

and I went to the same school. She

hadn’t known Julie and Kieran

forced a 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

to her due to Sansa’s issues. He was often there for Julie, so their interactions were always comfortable.

stirring the situation, Julie seemed more and more

a glance Were they that

asked Dr. Brice, “Mr. Brice, how did you and Julie

for guidance, wondering if he should tell the truth.

was my

Dr. Brice, provocative Annalise, and stoic Kieran. What a peculiar group

thankfully broken by a

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

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

calmly looked at Julie and Dr. Brice, Tll make

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

enough, Kieran’s tolerance and generosity towards Annalise exceeded all norms, like… he would take her drinks

Julie seemed to have been pondering over it all this while. Now, she

bit too naive.

happened between him and Bertha. But there were still many people who were hopelessly in love with him,

or else she wouldn’t

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

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

feeling like he was

Dr. Brice, and then turned to look at Kieran, “Kerry, why don’t you toast

toasted as Annalise asked him to. He cheered

an awkward laugh. It looked like he had to

as he was about to reach for his

sorry. Dr. Brice has to work

his deep gaze fell on Julie’s face, his voice slightly raised, seeming