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.

dragged into the private room by Annalise. Any attempt to refuse was futile.

The seating arrangement

food, then asked, “Julie, you’re okay with

Julie nodded obediently.

bottle of premium

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

just smiled lightly, without responding

with you, Julie. This is your boyfriend,

so he quickly introduced himself, “I’m Dr. Brice, a friend of Julie’s, not lucky enough to be her boyfriend

I went to the same school. She was a few years younger than me. Actually,

asked, surprised. He hadn’t known Julie

enough to be in the same class in both middle school and high school.

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

with Annalise stirring the situation, Julie seemed more and

Brice a glance Were they that

“Mr. Brice, how did you and Julie meet?”

Brice looked to Julie for guidance, wondering if he

“He was my sister’s

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

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

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

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

Julie and Dr. Brice, Tll

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

tolerance and generosity towards Annalise exceeded all

month ago, Kieran admitted his innocence with Bertha, and Julie seemed to have

bit too naive.

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

she was probably too stubborn, or else she wouldn’t have been unable to forget him, knowing there was no

her, “Your foot had just recovered, no need

glance at Julie’s foot, then seriously said to Julie, “Mr. Brice is a doctor, and

he was being dragged

and then turned to look at Kieran, “Kerry, why don’t you toast Mr. Brice! He is a doctor and we could keep in touch in the

toasted as Annalise asked him to. He

gave an awkward laugh. It looked like he had to

to reach for his glass,

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

Julie’s face, his voice slightly raised,