Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 195

After getting Ivan all dolled up, Julie and Daphne glanced at their watches and realized it was almost time for their rendezvous. So, Julie and Daphne took Ivan and headed to the restaurant a bit early.

“Julie, you and my godson just chill at this table, if things get too heavy,”

“I’ll jump in to help!” Ivan said, glancing at the menu while talking to Daphne.

Daphne and Ivan high-fived in agreement, “You’re awesome!”

“Fix your collar!” Julie stood up to fix Daphne’s outfit.

Daphne gave Julie a bear hug, saying, “Darling, if the guy turns out to be a total dog, come over and pretend to be my true love, okay?”

“Sorry. I just don’t swing that way.” Julie patted Daphne’s shoulder, “Go get ’em, brave girl!”

“Hold the fort!” Daphne, clutching her newly bought mini skirt, gracefully walked over to the table next door and ordered a lemonade.

Truth be told, Daphne wasn’t too hopeful about this blind date. She had read too many horror stories online and was pretty much prepared for the worst.

Yet, to her surprise, the guy her mom’s friend set her up with wasn’t bad at all.

He was dressed casually in a white shirt, a dark grey blazer and black slacks. Not exactly a knockout, but he was neat and tidy. He seemed to recognize Daphne and gave her a slight smile.

Then he walked over to Daphne, holding a single red rose, and offered it to her like a true gentleman.

One rose, a polite gesture, not too over the top.

Based on the first impression, Daphne was quite pleased with him.

Julie also quietly observed the man across Daphne, he was way more promising than her last blind date.

“Hello, Ms. Daphne, I’m Nigel Ted.” The man flashed a set of pearly whites as he spoke, instantly winning brownie points.

“Hi, I’m Daphne.” She took the rose from him, giving him a slight smile. “Thank you.”

Julie thought it was a good start. She was about to order when she saw Ivan engrossed in his phone.

“Ivan, what are you doing?” Julie asked curiously.

a girl!” Ivan said

to add

thought for a moment, and then said to Ivan, “Don’t you

knows

you and Julien?”

my godfather might break up?” He suddenly looked hopeful and reached out to Julie, “Mommy, I

bit confused. The kid had only met Julien once when Julie was kidnapped, how did he become so fond of her already? But then she remembered that the little guy called her mommy the

of giving it to Ivan, she asked, “Can you tell me why you like

cool! She can protect me!”

perspective left

Julie’s phone. “Thank you,

so she didn’t

to her surprise, they were suddenly acting quite chummy. They were chatting away like old friends, so much

to warm up to her blind date so quickly. Just as Julie thought Daphne was quite satisfied with Nigel, she saw Daphne actually taking the initiative to hold his hand. Looks

was patting Nigel’s hand in sympathy, asking him, “Mr. Ted, be honest, do you have some

then smiled, “You

life is stressful! Having issues in that department is quite normal. Anyway, you don’t mind my past. I think you’re very honest, which is a good thing. If you really have problems in the sack,

“I’m perfectly normal, you can rest assured. Like I said, I had two girlfriends and we didn’t sleep together because I believe in not rushing into things. I think people

mind about Ms.

the tabloids?” Daphne had a hunch when Nigel mentioned rumors and gossip.

that the media can be quite imaginative. If you don’t mind, I’d rather hear your story from you when the time is right.”

pulled her hand back, then looked at Nigel with a full smile and said, “Of course, if I have the chance, I would also like to get

to be so formal. I’ll call you Daphne, and

immediately agreed happily.

insisted on taking Daphne home, but she declined, saying she had made plans with friends. So she sent Nigel

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around and left did Daphne run over to Julie and put her arms around her shoulders.

one who held his hand. Why don’t you tell

and he doesn’t mind my past relationships. I think

him more to understand

at Julie,

across the street and said, “Are you sure you’ve cleared

ugly duckling can become a swan because it was a swan to begin with. Cinderella could marry the prince because she was from a wealthy family. Just like you and Mr. Hernandez, you two were