Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 203

Chapter 203

Edda took Alaric into the kitchen, leaving Daphne and Lionel alone in the living room.

Edda hissed at Alaric, “What’s gotten into you today? Didn’t you see my favorite celeb sitting out there? Are you jealous or something?”

“I’ve been jealous for the past forty years.” Alaric was never one for comeback, so he shut up after one sentence, glancing in the direction of the living room. He whispered to Edda, “Look, this Lionel is a playboy, plus he’s pretty good-looking. Our daughter is not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. She’s inherited your fangirl genes. If she gets seduced by Lionel, she’s gonna be heartbroken! Don’t you know he changes girlfriends like he changes his clothes?”

Edda was left speechless by Alaric’s words, finally mumbling, “They’re just good friends…”

“Good friends? Do you even know what ‘friends’ of the opposite sex mean to young people these days?” Alaric frowned in disgust.

Edda shouted, “You know everything! You’re always right!”

Alaric was speechless.

Living Room.

Lionel was examining a photo of Nigel in his hand. Daphne promptly covered the photo with her hand, “Lord Lion, you’ve gone out of your way to bring me the key. I’m so embarrassed. Couldn’t you just have called me?”

“Daphne.” Lionel looked up at her, his deep, beautiful eyes sparkling like a crystal-clear lake..

Daphne hurriedly closed her eyes, and when she opened them, she was determined not to be swayed by him.

“What’s this guy’s name?” he asked.

Feeling Lionel’s intense gaze, Daphne blurted out, “Nigel.”

As soon as her words fell, Lionel suddenly looked towards the kitchen and said, “Nigel, that’s a nice name.””

Who was he putting on this show for? His words clearly didn’t sound genuine.

As expected, Lionel turned back to her after saying this and whispered, “So, do you think Nigel is a nice name, or is Lionel a better one?”

With Lionel himself right in front of her, Daphne, ever the opportunist, didn’t hesitate to answer, “Of course your name is better! Lionel, Lord Lion. What a powerful

name!”

“Good.” Lionel patted Daphne on the shoulder, commending her.

in her boots.

towards the kitchen again and said

to her, lowered his voice, and said, “He is quite handsome, but not as handsome as me. What do you think, Daphne?”

do I think?” Daphne looked at Lionel, “All the guys better looking than you are already

that.” Lionel smiled at Daphne’s

think he’s a good

able to

her body, “Am I handicapped? Can’t I support

photo. His

man, let alone Lionel, a heartthrob idol

heart was beating out

said again, “Forget it. I’m afraid my Daphne will

had a husky dog named Daphne… Daphne remembered the night she went to his house, how he happily called out ‘Daphne’ to his husky, and

out from Julie that Albertine also had a husky. After breaking up, they couldn’t be a couple but managed to have matching dogs!

treating her like a dog now? All her flutters were

with your Daphne!” Daphne glared

suddenly laughed, “Do you really want me to take care of you?”

your

time you find a new date, tell me in advance. As benefits, I have

away, glaring at him, “How do you know

he mean by “friend

looked at Daphne, “Just

your friend with

Simpo Co.

choice but to mooch off Kieran’s

to have anticipated Julie’s arrival, he had prepared

night. He said he doesn’t want to go on a trip for

birthday in the past, barely mentioning it. Even when Shannon threw him birthday parties, he would act indifferent, even finding them childish. But this year, he

him before she

wants to throw a big party at home, inviting all his best mates and our friends.

what he was up to, Kieran agreed right away, “I’ll get Karl

you, Mr.

put it in front of Julie. The sudden affectionate gesture took Julie by

said, “Since you’ve eaten my food, shouldn’t we

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