Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 202

Daphne, on her rare day off, finally had the chance to sleep in. But her beauty sleep was interrupted by a phone call. On the other end was Nigel Ted, her blind date. The gentleman who’d left quite an impression on her.

They’d swapped WhatsApp details already and Nigel knew she had a few days off work, so he called bright and early to invite her out to lunch. Considering their mutual good impressions, and Daphne feeling like it was about time she got a boyfriend, she happily agreed.

She slipped into a nude fishtail maxi, paired with a beige coat. After applying a full face of makeup and choosing her favorite pair of heels, she grabbed her handbag and left her apartment.

But she sprained her ankle on the first floor because…

“What are you doing here?” Daphne couldn’t hide her surprise as she saw Lionel, sitting across from her mom. She quickly steadied herself on the staircase railing, glancing at the TV show playing in the living room. It was Lionel’s movie. She looked at the TV, back to Lionel, rubbed her eyes and jokingly asked her mom, “Did he step out from the TV?”

“What are you talking about?Stop talking nonsense!” Edda quickly waved her off. “Come sit down. Mr. Lionel has been waiting for you!”

The only thing Daphne wanted to know was why Lionel was at her house.

Lionel seemed to have read her mind. He turned to Daphne and said, “You left your keys at my place last time. I happened to be filming nearby today, so I thought I’d drop them off.”

So that’s why you had to knock last night when you got home! You lost

Daphne looked innocently at the keys in Lionel’s hands. No wonder she Edda said with a sigh. “Why didn’t you lose yourself too?”

Ouldn’t find them anywhere yesterday. She’d left them at his place.

Edda ushered her to sit down, her eyes beaming with joy.

he was a huge fan of Lionel. Ever since she saw him on the entertainment news saying he and Daphne were good friends, Edda had been hoping that Daphne would invite Lionel over. She even wanted a few signed photos.

Having a mom like this left Daphne helpless. But since she didn’t live at home, Edda had no choice but to give up on her dream. But what she never expected was that Lionel would come to her door. How did he even know her address?

After mentally cursing Lionel a hundred times, Daphne forced a smile and said, “Thank you.”

“How did your keys end up at Mr. Lionel’s place?” Edda asked with a puzzled look.

Lionel sitting opposite didn’t seem to want to help explain, but rather seemed to enjoy Daphne’s discomfort.

thought of countless excuses in her mind. Just as she was about to use work as an

Julie called her at the right moment.

to the balcony with her phone, like she

Lionel seemed to be hosting a fan meeting for Edda. Edda glanced at Daphne on the balcony and said to Lionel with a smile, “Did you and

glanced in Daphne’s direction and said meaningfully,

about you. I heard you’re

smile, nodding, “Yes, I have plans for

sing when she was a kid. There was a boy in her class who could sing really well. She always

out of the kitchen with a plate of fruit and smiled at Edda, “Stop making things up. Mr. Lionel already said on TV that he and Daphne are

Edda glared at Alaric, motioning him to shut up.

fruit. My wife is

like straightforward people.”

is pretty straightforward too. Mr. Lionel, she must have

still smiled, “Mrs. Flores, please, there’s no need for formalities. You can just call

“Then, can I

“Of course.”

did you and Daphne

met Daphne, Lionel smiled and said, “At a friend’s wedding.”

conversation with her mom. She’d

asked. She completely forgot about the impression she was making on her parents by sitting so

she snapped back to reality and like a spring, immediately bounced away from Lionel.

pleased. She took the initiative to remind Daphne, “Weren’t you

stuck in Daphne’s throat as she suddenly noticed the other

the silence. He asked Daphne, ‘Are you going on a date with Nigel, the guy your mom set you up

Daphne kept silent.

opportunity. You’re not getting any younger. If you think he’s a fit, go ahead

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from your mom yesterday, Julie’s son is already grown up. If you guys hit it off, you should bring him home for us to meet, let your mom and I

felt he was laying it on a bit thick. After all, Lionel was still here! And he’s not usually such