Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 214

“Mrs. Hernandez? Daphne’s not home?” Lionel, dressed in a beige coat and peering down at Julie, politely removed his sunglasses to ask.

Julie called out to Daphne on the sofa, “Daphne, someone’s here for you.”

With that, she hurried over to Daphne, lightly nudging her and encouraging her with her eyes, “Don’t chicken out!”

“What?” Daphne turned around to find Lionel heading towards her.

She immediately stood up, “Lord Lion? What brings you here?”

“Your mom just called me, said you’re not answering your phone or replying to texts. She’s worried something happened to you. I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I’d swing by to check if you’re still breathing.”

Man, does he have a sharp tongue!

Daphne smiled, “Thanks for your concern, I’m fine. Can I walk you out?”

Julie thought to herself: Didn’t you say you wouldn’t back down?

“Daphne, he just got here and you’re sending him away? Go get your stuff. Kieran will be here soon.” Julie directed Daphne with her eyes.

Lionel took the initiative to ask, “Are you heading out?”

“It’s my son’s birthday today, so we’re going to his party. By the way, Mr. Lionel, are you free? How about coming with us?” Julie invited him.

Daphne quickly interjected, “Lord Lion is busy shooting all day! He probably doesn’t have time…”

“Actually, I’m off today. I’d be honored to attend Ivan’s birthday.” And just like that, Lionel accepted the invitation.

As soon as Kieran pulled up, he saw Julie, Daphne, and sunglasses-clad Lionel standing at the door.

“Daphne, why don’t you take Mr. Lionel’s car?” Julie suggested, opening Kieran’s passenger door and turning to Lionel, “Please take good care of Daphne, okay?”

“Mrs. Hernandez, rest assured, I’ll take good care of her.”

“Julie! Mr. Lionel is our guest! We can’t make him do things…” Before Daphne could finish, Julie had already had Kieran drive off.

“Did Daphne and Lionel sleep together?” Kieran asked Julie while driving.

Julie nodded, then looked worriedly at Kieran, “I think Daphne and Mr. Lionel need to have a serious talk, but… was it wrong of me to just throw her at him like that?

Should we turn back?”

Kieran slowed down, asking, “Why do you think it was wrong? Shouldn’t they have a serious talk?”

just feel, Mr. Lionel’s romantic

he’s not

“Do you think someone like Mr. Lionel would sincerely care for Daphne?”

right? If they really need to talk, then you did the right thing. As for whether Lionel truly cares for Daphne, that’s another discussion. But he’ll definitely bring Daphne safely home, that you can trust.”

thought about it and found Kieran’s

the courage to tell Lionel about her pregnancy, that would be great. If she didn’t

thought, Julie felt much calmer.

not to back down, didn’t dare to say a word

initiative to ask her, “Did you have a fight with your

her

you suddenly

felt like

“Answer my question!”

Daphne went silent.

at Lionel, “It’s my business. Lord Lion, you work hard every day! You don’t need to worry about

find time to care about

didn’t know what got into her, but she blurted out, “Why do you care

covered her

looked at her seriously, asking, “Daphne,

movie star!

what am I to

naturally quick-witted. She immediately answered without thinking,

all?” He

else could he be? But her intuition told her that

could answer again, Lionel suddenly locked his gaze on her face. While waiting for the traffic

friend with benefits” flashed through Daphne’s mind. Of course, she

courage to ask him such an ambiguous question either. She quietly pointed at the traffic light ahead, saying,

was completely ignored. He stepped

shot off like an arrow, scaring Daphne into gripping the handle

want to know how

Daphne was only worried about dying

answered, “Aren’t we

think ‘just friends’ would sleep together?” He retorted.

can’t? What’s wrong with friends

that really what you

that was not

understand? That you plan on marrying me, having kids with me? You must be joking! I’d be

the driver’s seat, slowed

Daphne felt brave all of a sudden but also