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.

was shaking in her

and said loudly,

lowered his voice, and said, “He is quite handsome,

at Lionel, “All the guys better looking than you are already married. And I’m so ugly, how could I be

that.” Lionel smiled

think he’s a good guy, but I’m not

able to support

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

said suddenly, not looking up from Nigel’s photo. His tone was serious, and it didn’t sound like he was

these words from a man, let alone Lionel, a heartthrob

her heart was beating out of control. What was

thinking about how to respond, Lionel said again, “Forget it. I’m afraid my Daphne will

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

had a husky. After breaking up, they

was he treating her like a dog now? All

won’t fight for attention with your Daphne!” Daphne glared at

want me

your

you find a new date, tell me in advance. As benefits, I have a duty to help

his hand away, glaring at him, “How do you know my current date won’t

mean by

looked at Daphne, “Just a hunch.

your friend with

Simpo Co.

had no choice but to mooch off Kieran’s lunch in his office.

seemed to have anticipated Julie’s arrival, he had prepared an extra

while eating, “I asked Ivan last night. He said he doesn’t want

shown interest in his 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 suddenly

she started telling him a bedtime

party at home, inviting all his best mates and our friends. It has

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

“Thank you, Mr. Hernandez!”

piece of potato and put it in front of Julie. The sudden affectionate

her said, “Since

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