Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 206

Everyone in the office was gobsmacked.

Julie was surprised herself. Weren’t her and Kieran’s relationship supposed to be a secret? When did it become so public?

Just as Julie was puzzled, Annalise took her by the hand and said, “Come, let’s go to the restroom together.”

Julie was practically dragged away by Annalise.

While dragging Julie, she complained, “Kieran is so inconsiderate. I just got off the plane…”

Annalise took Julie to the balcony, and then said to her, “I was actually coming to confront you, you know?”

She knew Annalise was referring to the matter about Hayden. She had promised Annalise that if she saw Hayden, she would definitely tell her.

The last time Julie saw Hayden was on the day she was kidnapped by Davina, but she didn’t think to notify Annalise.

Fortunately, Annalise, although looking serious, ended up patting her shoulder, laughing, saying, “It’s fine. I was just poking fun. I came mainly today to clear up some rumors.”

“What rumors?”

“The love triangle between you, Kieran, and me. Didn’t you know?” Annalise asked in surprise.

Julie shook her head in confusion, “What love triangle?”

“The news reported it, saying you’re the third party interfering in me and Kieran’s relationship, and that Kieran and I have been a couple since school. They even said you shamelessly ruined our relationship.”

As she took out her phone and said, “Someone even leaked a photo of Kieran biking me home. You were standing right in front of us. I found out that the photo was uploaded by that bitch Davina.”

While Annalise was speaking, she turned on her phone’s front camera, aiming it at her and Julie faces, saying, “Smile.”

Julie obediently smiled. It wasn’t until Annalise took the photo that Julie realized how silly she had been.

“Why did you take a picture?” Julie was confused.

Annalise posted their selfie, and the previous photo of her sitting on the back of Kieran’s bike, on Twitter.

Julie took out her phone, and saw the two photos and the text that Annalise had just posted.

“Left: Ms. Annalise and her niece-in-law. Right: Ms. Annalise and her nephew.”

This was her way of clearing up the rumors?

Annalise said, “You retweet it.”

just about to retweet it when she saw Kieran had already retweeted Annalise’s tweet, and said, “You didn’t even give us a wedding gift, how dare

Kieran’s tweet without

I reached my success today through my

could only awkwardly smile and nod.

you, remember: if you see Hayden again, you must tell me his whereabouts, okay?”

Kieran had said to

we’re throwing a party. Hayden is his godfather, so he should be coming. I’ll let you

Annalise’s face lit up, “That’s a

won’t trick you,

Julie’s hesitation, Annalise asked, “What’s wrong?”

and you’re Ivan’s aunt. If you and Hayden…

him upgrade from dad to grandpa?”

“That depends if he wants to upgrade…”

suddenly leaned in

and replied, “Upgrading sounds great!”

bent down and gave Julie a big hug, “Go back to work! Be sure

Annalise’s fuss, Julie didn’t think about

Julie waited for

in the car, buckled up, and then said to the man in the driver’s seat, “I invited

married now. She’s your aunt too,” he kindly reminded her.

was too young. She couldn’t think of her as someone

he changed the subject, “Annalise wants to use this opportunity

“Probably…”

set a trap for Hayden, didn’t

him, “Isn’t that what you taught me?”

he did intentionally mislead

said to Kieran, “I… have a question to ask

touch you tonight. Let me know when you’re ready.”

looked at Kieran anxiously. “I wanted to ask you, is Hayden falling for

eyebrow. “What makes

do you believe in

tells you that he’s in love with Julien? Then why couldn’t it tell you that

hid your feelings too well. I

topic. “The upcoming birthday party will surely be a

so it’s not appropriate to invite business partners. Jot down a

took out a pen and notebook.

invite to Mr. Watson and Harding, although I’m not sure if

must come. But I was