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

over and saw Ivan trying to add Julien as a

a moment, and then said to Ivan, “Don’t you think you’re a bit too young for

knows best!”

you and Julien?”

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

nodded, a bit confused. The kid had only met Julien once when Julie was kidnapped, how did he become so fond of her already?

reluctantly took out her phone, but instead of giving it to Ivan, she

She can protect me!”

perspective left Julie

took Julie’s phone.

Julien’s personality, the kid was in for a disappointment, so she didn’t stop him. It might be more effective to talk to him after he got

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 might think they were a

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

“Mr. Ted, be honest, do you have some sort

gave Daphne an embarrassed look, then smiled, “You misunderstood, I’m perfectly normal.”

okay, modern 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, no worries, I know a

had two girlfriends and we didn’t sleep together because I believe in not

just said was from the heart. I don’t mind about Ms. Daphne’s past, given the chance, I’d rather

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

quite imaginative. If you don’t mind, I’d rather hear your story from

it. She quickly 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

formal. I’ll call you Daphne, and you can call me

immediately agreed happily.

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

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around and left did Daphne run over to Julie and put her

don’t you tell

good guy, and he doesn’t mind my past relationships. I think I can try dating him.”

to get to know him more to understand his true character. But I have to warn you.”

at Julie, puzzled.

billboard across the street and said, “Are you

ducklings turn into swans, but I’ve never seen a pheasant turn into a phoenix. The 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