Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 217

Though Hayden’s rejection was firm, it was also the most hurtful kind.

Dylan was worried that Annalise might crumble, so he waved his hand in front of her and asked worriedly, “You okay? I’m not good at comforting people, but if you. ask me, only a guy like Julien could handle someone like Hayden. You’re no match for him! The best kind of love is equal. Your one-sided love and devotion won’t

end well.”

“The best kind of love is equal?” Annalise snapped back to reality, giving Dylan a look of disdain. “In my opinion, the best kind of love is when the two people support each other.”

“It seems you haven’t learned your lesson.”

“I’m really hurt.” Annalise sighed. “I think a man like him shouldn’t be with a dominant woman like Julien. Two dominant people being together might not end well.”

For some reason, Dylan suddenly felt like Annalise made a good point, but….

“Even if Hayden and Julien don’t end well, it’s still better than you and Hayden having no chance at all, right?”

Annalise glared at Dylan. “Are you trying to comfort me or rub salt in my wounds?”

With that, she walked off towards the garden, clearly annoyed.

Dylan was taken aback. He had stayed to comfort Annalise!

He shook his head in frustration. He had to admit that he really sucked at comforting people.

Annalise first ran into Julien.

Julien was busy helping Ivan grill. Payne was eagerly assisting her, praising her, “Julien, you’re not only a martial arts master, but you can also grill! A woman like you is so rare!”

Ivan nodded, “Exactly!”

“You both are hopeless!” Annalise grabbed the skewer from Payne’s hand.

Ivan turned to Annalise and said, “Ms. Annalise, she’s the woman of my dreams!”

“Kids shouldn’t have dream women!” Annalise told Ivan. “Your dream woman is your godfather’s woman, you know?”

“Who told you that?” Ivan pouted, showing his disbelief.

Annalise smiled, “Your godfather told me. I went to put my arm around him, and he said he’d hit me. I asked why he didn’t hit Julien when she was sitting so close to him. He said, ’cause Julien is his woman, and I’m not! Do you believe me now?”

Julien, who was listening

her grilling, then looked up at Annalise. “Are you

you mean?” Annalise was a bit annoyed. She put down what

and

causing the skewer in her hand to drop to the

but she

didn’t mind the mishap. She thought Annalise was just being childish and impulsive. Annalise

up her sleeve and presented her arm

bruises, which looked pretty intimidating.

were clearly from someone’s

time Mr. Simson hits me, I’ll take a pic and show

Annalise was speechless.

she’s my woman, and

believe that he did this to me?” Julien glanced in

He was chatting with Adeline, obviously very familiar with each other. They looked perfect together.

Next to her, Hayden’s usual aloofness and elegance seemed to soften a bit.

Annalise’s ears, “Are you blind? How could you

woman?” Annalise retorted defiantly. In her heart, Hayden was untouchable.

a moment, then seriously said

help but laugh.

in need of comfort, Dylan turned to Kieran, “Kerry, when did

Julie handed Dylan a chicken wing skewer with a smile.

a bite, then remembered something. He looked at Kieran, “Oh right, how was that bottle of wine I gave your

haven’t tasted it yet.”

stared at Kieran in surprise, “Didn’t Tina say yesterday that you had

Julie was quite bold when she was pursuing you. You guys probably don’t need wine to spice

be toast by now. Mr. Hernandez squinted

his expression, “Did Julie turn you down

Dylan could finish his sentence, Mr. Hernandez shoved a

germs and bacteria can be in raw meat? Are you

shut up, I’ll stuff this whole plate of raw steak into

home and yet you insist on us grilling our own meat. And you’re making me

water, “I bet if you say one more word, you’ll

me?” Dylan rinsed his mouth, then turned to Kieran, “If you

want to duel?” Kieran raised an

had been listening by the side, suddenly ran over, “What’s the fun in a one-on-one duel? Let’s all compete! I want to be on Kerry’s team! Harding, go help

away, “Kerry,