Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 158

Kieran shot Julie a slight smile, asking her, “Are you full?”

Julie instantly shook her head, “I can still eat.”

Julie learned the ability to adapt on the fly from Daphne.

Kieran forked a piece of tomato and offered it to Julie, asking, “You want some?”

Julie shook her head, pushing away the fork in his hand, “No thanks.”

“Do you want some?” he asked again.

Julie was speechless.

She bit off the tomato he offered, then looked at him with a cold expression, “So, can you take me to the Primeval charity event now?”

“Then why did you reject it just now?” Kieran casually asked Julie, while elegantly eating with the fork she had just used.

Julie rolled her eyes, saying, “I changed my mind, okay? Can you take me?”

“Who said anything about taking you?” Kieran cut a piece of steak and handed it to Julie..

Julie took a bite of the steak and mumbled back, “Didn’t you say you wanted me to be your plus one? Of course it’s you who’s taking me.”

“Who am I?” Kieran looked at Julie unhurriedly, as if asking with interest.

Only then did Julie realize the crux of the matter…

She thought for a moment and answered without any hesitation, “How would you like me to address you?”

“What addresses can you think of?” Kieran asked.

“Mr. Hernandez? Kieran?”

“Something more intimate.” Kieran hinted.

Julie naturally understood Kieran’s meaning. It’s just a name, she thought. She had called him that before. She put on a fake smile, “More intimate? Kerry? Honey? Darling? Hubby?”

“Combine the last two.” he instructed.

Julie put on her usual fake smile, “Darling hubby, can you take me to the Primeval charity event tonight?”

“It would be better if you could smile more sincerely.”

“Darling hubby…” Julie looked at Kieran with a sincere smile, but her tone turned icy when she said the next sentence, “Forget it, I’m not going! Move it!!”

Kieran knew all along that Julie was a feisty one. She was like this in school. Life only hides a person’s sharp edges, but it can’t smooth them all out. The hidden edges on Julie, he would be the one to bring them all back to the surface.

up, “Let’s go.”

that, he bent over to hold Julie’s hand and

Julie didn’t struggle, letting him lead

before Julie could do anything, Kieran had already let go of

legal department, but it was quickly canceled by Kieran.

the legal department.

going to the Primeval charity

“We’re going now?”

glanced at her watch. It was only one in the afternoon.

what you’re wearing now, I wouldn’t mind

commented on Julie’s

at her clothes and replied, “Anyway,

was a bit arrogant, Julie changed the subject, “Then can you let me go to the legal department to

“Go to the legal department and take a half-day leave for Mrs. Hernandez.”

him, “How much salary

attendance bonus, plus the day’s salary.” Kieran answered.

full attendance

eyes, “I should really go to the party in this outfit and let everyone laugh

is very efficient. Your leave should be

Julie to Daniel’s

was noticeably more enthusiastic when

was about to give Julie a hug, but before he could get close, Kieran stepped in between them and spun Julie around. He pushed her into the

dress over,” Kieran turned to

eyes at Kieran, then asked, “What kind of occasion do

voice came from the

tone, “Darling, then you should wear pink today! Pink is very suitable for your skin tone. Can you do off-shoulder?

teasing, but Daniel’s straightforward words still made her blush in front of

the door asked loudly, “Would you like to wear an off-shoulder

how loud he can be.

wasn’t embarrassed enough for Julie already, he suddenly leaned in and

it three times, expressing her anger and

Kieran opened the door, took the evening dress from

Kieran was successfully kicked

“What were you thinking? Why did

public title.” Kieran looked towards the direction

quite a distance from the dressing room, so Julie wouldn’t be able to hear

I was younger, I was ignorant, thinking that a secret marriage was the best protection for her. Now, I realize my mistake. I want to give her the best. I may not know what she truly desires, but I’ll do my best to give her what I think is the best.”

experienced a deeply passionate love, but

completely understand each other’s thoughts, but as long as they’re willing to give their

you’re giving isn’t what he or she wants. Your judgement might just be your

love usually see the best side of

the fitting room