Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 114

“Do you think you’ve totally ironed out the issues with Creative Nexus Media?” Kieran asked, lounging on the couch, giving Julie an icy look.

Julie moved closer to Kieran, nodded confidently and responded, “Sure, the court has already…

She stopped mid sentence, frowning at Kieran, as if a thought suddenly struck her. Then she asked, “What are you implying?”

Suddenly, Kieran grabbed Julie’s wrist, pulling her onto his lap

Caught off guard, Julie ended up plopping down on Kieran’s lap, both sinking into the couch.

Just as Julie was about to struggle, Kieran grabbed the remute and turned on the TV.

On the screen, Nexus, the head of Creative Nexus Media, was making a bold announcement. Kieran didn’t have her watching the TV just to see Nexus declare bankruptcy

Sure enough, Nexus was telling the media that he was appealing against the court’s decision, demanding a retrial against Kieran,

Watching the press conference, Julie thought Nexus must have lost his marblest

Or there was another possibility.

“What a coincidence! Just yesterday I mentioned terminating the contract, and today Nexus is appealing. Nexus is publicly opposing you, why do you think he’s doing that?” Julie glanced back at Kieran, hinting at something.

Kieran, feigning innocence, replied in a serious manner. “After all people do crazy things when they’re cornered. Maybe you’ve backed Nexus into a corner?”

“Mr. Hernandez, you’re so low! Julie pushed Kieran away, her delicate face flushing with anger.

But the man on the couch just chuckled nonchalantly, if I’m so despicable and low, what did you see in me in the first place?”

“I must have been blind back then!”

“And now?”

“1 can see clearly now!” Julie blurted out, heading straight for Kieran’s desk, furiously rummaging through his drawers, refusing to believe she couldn’t find the contract.

Clearly, Kieran was messing with her. No wonder his secretary had disappeared after dropping them off at the hotel the previous night.

Julie finally figured out what Kieran had his secretary do, he must have threatened Nexus.

Kieran just sat on the couch, watching Julie go through all his drawers.

Julie had always been complaining in front of him, mostly going along with his wishes. He had seldom seen her lose her temper, let alone get furious like

that

fast-food joint had Julie

to admit that he found her quite adorable when she was angry. He

Julie still

sit there watching her rummage through the drawers, the contract wasn’t

password, and tell Julie, “Sweetheart, tidy up

our relationship obvious enough? It’s already

offered handkerchief, Julie glared at him, “You

last night, which one

“If you hadn’t said I was your woman last night, I wouldn’t

say once. I’ve asked Karl to prepare a press release; a correction will be published soon” He leaned against

a serious tone

him say that, Julie

meant she was once his

issue a press release to correct it? Did

was so angry she was speechless, finally uttering. “You’re ruthless” before storming out of

coffee.

seen Karl? Julie asked Tina.

surprise, could only reply, “He’s in the PR department.”

Julie headed straight for the

knocked on Kieran’s

voice came

scene when she

looked like it had been ransacked, and the grin

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years, Tina seldom saw Kieran smile so brightly. She carefully put down the coffee, then asked, “Mr Hernandez, should I

someone will come to clean up later. You can go, thanks for your hard work.” Kieran glanced at Tina

her head. She didn’t feel tired, she was just surprised to see Mr. Hernandez so

closed the office door on her way

phone and dialed

of the previous night’s news according to Kieran’s instructions before his phone rang

call, Karl picked

with Mrs. Hernandez and I give you a raise. Kieran’s voice came from the other end of the phone.

could figure out what Kieran was talking about, he saw the elevator doors open, and Julie

Hernandez, I’m happy about the raise, but… If I get

or even if you die, I’ll pay

“Mr. Hernandez, you’re

the press release?” Julie asked immediately after arriving

natural. Pretend you’ve ended the call” Kieran’s

from his ear. Mr. Hernandez only said to play along with Julie but didn’t specify how. So, how was he