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

The seating arrangement she made put Kieran right across from

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

Julie nodded obediently.

also ordered a bottle

even more beautiful over the years.” Annalise’s comment left people wondering if it was

just smiled lightly,

Julie. This is your boyfriend, Julie?” Annalise asked,

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

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

hadn’t known Julie and Kieran were schoolmates.

then she heard Kieran saying, “We were lucky enough to be in

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

however, with Annalise stirring the situation, Julie seemed more

Brice a glance Were they that

how did

guidance, wondering if he should tell the

was my

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

thankfully broken by a waiter coming to help sober

glad to be reunited with Julie and, Mr.

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

Julie and Dr. Brice,

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

generosity towards Annalise exceeded all norms,

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

bit too naive.

Bertha. But there were still many

stubborn, or else she wouldn’t have been

Brice casually said to her, “Your foot had just recovered, no need to rush the drinking, right?”

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. Let Mr. Brice drink for you! What do you say,

at Annalise, feeling like he was being dragged into a

Kieran, “Kerry, why don’t

he toasted as Annalise asked him

awkward laugh. It looked like he had to drink

as he was about to reach for his glass,

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

Julie’s face, his voice slightly raised, seeming