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?”

were meant for Julien, who was listening in.

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

Annalise was a bit annoyed. She put down what she

smirked and said, “Nothing.”

accidentally causing the skewer in her hand to drop

mean to. Annalise looked apologetic, but she was too embarrassed

was just being childish

her sleeve and presented her arm

was covered in bruises,

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

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

Annalise was speechless.

‘because she’s my woman, and

this to me?” Julien

to Hayden. He was chatting with Adeline, obviously very familiar with each other. They looked

beauty was well-known. Next to her, Hayden’s usual aloofness and elegance seemed to

you blind? How could

his woman?” Annalise

for a moment, then

help but laugh.

turned to Kieran, “Kerry, when did you learn

great.” Julie handed Dylan a chicken

bite, then remembered something. He looked at Kieran, “Oh right, how was that

it yet.” Kieran

say yesterday that

Dylan nodded, “Oh, right. I heard that Julie was quite bold when she was pursuing you. You guys probably don’t need wine to spice

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

from his expression, “Did Julie turn you down last night? Haha…you…wait! What did you just stuff

Mr. Hernandez shoved a piece of

idea how many germs and bacteria can be in raw meat? Are you trying

stuff this whole plate of raw steak

a star chef at home and yet you insist on us grilling our own

handed him a bottle of water, “I bet if you say one more word, you’ll have to finish the whole

then turned

you want to duel?” Kieran raised an

who 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

away, “Kerry, wouldn’t you rather have