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?”

words were meant for Julien, who was listening in.

looked up at Annalise.

mean?” Annalise was a bit annoyed. She put down what she held and

and said, “Nothing.”

accidentally causing the skewer in her hand to drop to

Annalise looked apologetic, but she

thought Annalise was just being

her sleeve and presented her arm

covered in bruises, which looked

bruises were clearly from someone’s grip, the finger marks

Mr. Simson hits me, I’ll take

Annalise was speechless.

‘because she’s

that he did this to me?”

followed Julien’s gaze to Hayden. He was chatting with Adeline, obviously very familiar with each other. They looked perfect

was well-known. Next to her, Hayden’s usual

How could

you blind? How could you agree to be his woman?” Annalise retorted defiantly.

for a moment, then seriously said to

help but

turned to Kieran, “Kerry, when

great.” Julie handed Dylan a chicken wing skewer with a smile.

something. He looked at Kieran, “Oh right, how was that bottle of wine I gave

it yet.” Kieran

“Didn’t Tina say yesterday that you had her deliver the wine

when she was pursuing you. You guys probably don’t need wine

this time, otherwise you’d be toast by now. Mr. Hernandez squinted at Dylan. If looks could kill, Dylan

turn you down last night? Haha…you…wait! What did you just stuff into my mouth?”

shoved a piece of

have any idea how many germs and bacteria

up, I’ll stuff this whole plate of raw steak into your mouth.” Kieran

got a star chef at home and yet

“I bet if you say one more word, you’ll have to finish the whole plate.”

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

want to duel?” Kieran raised an eyebrow at Dylan..

Watson, who had been listening by the side, suddenly ran over, “What’s the fun in a one-on-one duel? Let’s all

and kicked Marlon away, “Kerry, wouldn’t