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.

girl!” Ivan said proudly.

looked over and saw Ivan trying to add Julien

moment, and then said to Ivan, “Don’t you think you’re

Mommy knows

you and

Who knows if she and my godfather might break up?” He suddenly looked hopeful and reached out

become so fond of her

phone, but instead of giving it to Ivan, she asked,

can

perspective left Julie speechless.

phone. “Thank you, mommy!”

Julien’s personality, the kid was in for a disappointment, so she didn’t

to her surprise, they were suddenly acting quite chummy. They were chatting away like old friends, so much so that anyone who didn’t know better

taken aback. She didn’t expect Daphne to warm up to her blind date so quickly. Just as Julie thought Daphne was

hand in sympathy, asking him, “Mr. Ted, be honest,

Daphne an embarrassed look, then smiled, “You

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,

off on a tangent, Nigel quickly held her hand, explaining, “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 should have principles, maybe I just didn’t think they were the right ones for

I don’t mind about Ms. Daphne’s past, given the

Daphne had a hunch when

laughed, “I’ve heard that the media can be quite imaginative. If you don’t mind, I’d rather hear your story from you when

quite interested in such a gentlemanly and elegant man. It wasn’t until they were holding hands that she realized it. She quickly pulled her hand back, then looked at Nigel

call you Daphne, and you can call me Nigel, okay?” He

agreed happily.

afternoon. After the meal, he insisted on taking Daphne home, but she declined, saying she had made plans with friends. So she sent Nigel to his car.

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Julie and put her arms around

the one who held his hand. Why don’t you tell me what you think of him?”

reminisced. “He’s a good guy, and he doesn’t mind my past relationships. I think I can try

know him more to understand his

at Julie, puzzled.

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

turn into a phoenix. The ugly duckling can become a swan because it was