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

down with a beaming smile. The seating arrangement she made put Kieran right across

casually ordered food, then asked, “Julie, you’re okay

Julie nodded obediently.

bottle of

the years.” Annalise’s comment left people wondering if it

smiled lightly, without responding

with you, Julie. This is your boyfriend, Julie?” Annalise asked, looking

Brice sensed something off about Annalise’s question, so he quickly introduced himself, “I’m Dr. Brice, a friend of Julie’s,

look, and then replied to Dr. Brice, “I’m Annalise, Julie and I went to the

asked, surprised. He hadn’t known Julie and Kieran

a smile, and then she heard Kieran saying, “We were lucky enough to be in the same class in both

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

situation, Julie seemed more and more uncomfortable.

Dr. Brice a glance Were they

Brice, “Mr. Brice, how did

looked to Julie for guidance, wondering

was my

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

room was thankfully broken by a waiter

glad to be reunited with Julie and, Mr. Brice, nice to

raising her glass, Kieran naturally took it away from her, ‘Didn’t you say you had a stomach ache last night?”

looked at Julie and Dr. Brice, Tll make a toast for

downed her glass of red wine. He was clearly aware of

Annalise exceeded all

with Bertha, and Julie seemed to

bit too naive.

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

she wouldn’t have been unable to forget him, knowing there was no

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

did you hurt your foot? No wonder you were limping a bit when you came in Annalise feigned concern and took a quick glance at Julie’s foot, then seriously said to Julie, “Mr. Brice

Brice glanced at Annalise, feeling like he was being

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

was very obedient, he toasted as Annalise asked him to. He cheered glasses with

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

he was about to reach for

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

on Julie’s face, his voice