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.

private room by Annalise. Any attempt to refuse

smile. The seating arrangement

ordered food, then

Julie nodded obediently.

bottle of premium

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

lightly,

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

off about Annalise’s question, so he quickly introduced himself, “I’m Dr. Brice,

Annalise, Julie and I went to the same school. She

He hadn’t known

be in

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

stirring the situation, Julie seemed more and more

gave Dr. Brice a glance Were they that

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

looked to Julie for guidance, wondering if he

“He was my

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

by a waiter coming to help sober

so glad to be reunited

from her, ‘Didn’t you say

calmly looked at Julie and

downed her glass of red wine. He was clearly aware of Annalise’s stomach troubles

generosity towards Annalise exceeded all norms,

Bertha, and Julie seemed to have been pondering over it all

bit too naive.

happened between him and Bertha. But there were still many people who

like she was probably too stubborn, or else she wouldn’t have been unable

“Your foot had just recovered, no need

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 sense. You shouldn’t

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. Brice! He is

toasted as Annalise asked him to. He cheered glasses with Dr. Brice

awkward laugh. It looked like he had to

as he was about to reach for

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

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