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

once at the fast-food joint had Julie exploded

she was angry. He preferred this

the office upside down, Julie still couldn’t find the contract.

knew all along that if Kieran could sit there watching her rummage through the drawers,

did Kieran calmly stand up, key in the lounge’s password, and tell Julie, “Sweetheart, tidy up a bit, or

enough? It’s

handkerchief, Julie glared at him, “You purposely said that

last night, which one are you referring

I was your woman last night, I wouldn’t be

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

a serious tone

hearing him say that, Julie

that sentence meant she was once

it? Did he want the whole world to

so angry she was speechless, finally uttering. “You’re ruthless” before storming out of the office, bumping into Tina, who was holding a cup

coffee.

you seen Karl? Julie

coffee in surprise, could only

Julie headed straight for the PR

on Kieran’s office

in,” Kieran’s voice came from

by the scene when she opened the door.

like it had been ransacked, and the grin on Kieran’s face was incomprehensible, he seemed really

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brightly. She carefully put down the coffee, then

to clean up later. You can go, thanks for your hard work.” Kieran

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

closed the office door on her way out.

phone and

care of the previous night’s news according to Kieran’s instructions before

incoming call, Karl picked it

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

he saw the elevator doors

phone. “Mr. Hernandez, I’m happy about the raise, but… If

if you die, I’ll pay for it. Mr. Hernandez’s generous voice came over the

Hernandez, you’re so ruthless”

press release?” Julie asked

Act natural. Pretend you’ve ended the call” Kieran’s voice came from the other

awkwardly moved the phone away from his ear. Mr. Hernandez only said to play along with Julie but didn’t specify how.