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.

of countless excuses in her mind. Just as she was about

called her at

to the balcony with her phone,

Edda glanced at Daphne on the balcony and said to Lionel with a smile, “Did you and Daphne plan to go out together? She usually doesn’t

and said meaningfully, “Special occasion?”

about her. Let’s talk about you. I heard

a bright and polite smile, nodding, “Yes, I have plans for that.”

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

smiled at Edda, “Stop making things up. Mr. Lionel already said on

Edda glared at Alaric,

at Lionel and say, “Have some fruit. My wife is pretty straightforward. I hope you

“I like straightforward

straightforward too. Mr. Lionel, she must have upset you

on his nerves, but Lionel still smiled, “Mrs. Flores, please, there’s no need for formalities. You can just call me

overjoyed, “Then, can I call

“Of course.”

how did you and Daphne

first met Daphne, Lionel smiled

Lionel’s conversation with her mom. She’d only attended Flavia’s wedding. When

Daphne excitedly ran over to Lionel and asked. She completely forgot about the impression she

Alaric, sitting across from her, suddenly coughed twice, she snapped back to reality and like a

even seemed pretty pleased. She took the initiative to remind Daphne, “Weren’t you supposed to

throat as she suddenly noticed the other three in the

broke the silence. He asked Daphne, ‘Are you going on a date with Nigel, the guy

Daphne kept silent.

lad. He’s a good guy. You should seize this opportunity.

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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 give you

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