Love’s Cunning Ruse

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

kitchen again and said loudly, “This Nigel

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

Daphne looked at Lionel, “All the guys better looking than you are already married.

Lionel smiled at Daphne’s

the kitchen, “I think he’s a good guy, but I’m not sure about his financial situation.

be able to support

had had enough, she shook her body, “Am I handicapped?

about I support you?” Lionel said suddenly, not looking up from Nigel’s photo. His tone

had never imagined hearing these words from a man, let alone Lionel, a

importantly, her heart was beating out of control. What

thinking about how to respond, Lionel said again, “Forget

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

Julie that Albertine also had a husky. After breaking up, they couldn’t be a couple but managed to have matching dogs! Daphne didn’t understand their thinking.

dog now? All her flutters were for

for attention with your

you really want me to take care of you?”

Lion, your comprehension skills…”

words, patting her head, “Next time you find a new date, tell me in advance. As benefits, I have a duty to help you make

at him, “How do you know

he mean

Daphne,

your friend with

Simpo Co.

choice but to mooch

have anticipated Julie’s arrival, he had

asked Ivan last night. He said he doesn’t want to go on a trip

The kid had never 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 started caring about his birthday, appearing

him before she started telling him a bedtime story

best mates and our friends. It has to be a

up to, Kieran agreed right away, “I’ll get Karl on it.”

“Thank you, Mr.

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

the potato, the man across from her said, “Since you’ve eaten my food, shouldn’t we be