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 was futile.

seating

look-up, and Annalise casually ordered food, then asked, “Julie,

Julie nodded obediently.

ordered a bottle of premium wine.

Annalise’s comment left people wondering if it

just smiled lightly, without responding

is your boyfriend,

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

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

Dr. Brice asked, surprised. He hadn’t known Julie and

she heard Kieran saying, “We were lucky enough to be in the same class in both middle school and high school. Quite a

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

the situation, Julie seemed

gave Dr. Brice a glance

how did you and Julie

looked to Julie for guidance, wondering if he should tell the

“He was my sister’s

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

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

the first to raise her glass. “I’m so glad to be

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

Kieran calmly looked at Julie and Dr. Brice,

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

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

admitted his innocence with Bertha, and Julie seemed to have been

bit too naive.

But there were still many people who were hopelessly

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

to her, “Your foot had just recovered, no need

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

he

at Kieran, “Kerry, why don’t you toast Mr. Brice! He is a doctor and we could

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

an awkward laugh. It looked like he had to drink this

as he was about to reach for

I’m sorry. Dr. Brice has to work this afternoon so

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