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,

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

She put down

and

Julien’s sleeve, accidentally causing the skewer

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

just being childish and impulsive. Annalise quickly let go of Julien’s sleeve.

rolled up her sleeve and presented

was covered in bruises, which

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

hits

Annalise was speechless.

said, ‘because she’s my woman,

he did this to me?” Julien glanced in

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

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

How could you fall

his woman?” Annalise retorted defiantly. In her heart,

then seriously said to

couldn’t help but

of comfort, Dylan turned to Kieran, “Kerry,

great.” Julie handed Dylan a chicken wing skewer

took a bite, then remembered something. He looked at Kieran, “Oh right, how

tasted it yet.” Kieran

at Kieran in surprise, “Didn’t Tina say yesterday that you had her deliver the wine to your house?”

“Oh, right. I heard that Julie was quite bold when she

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

his expression, “Did Julie turn you down last night?

could finish his sentence, Mr. Hernandez shoved a piece of

many germs and bacteria can be in raw meat?

plate of raw steak into your mouth.” Kieran waved the

“You’ve got a star chef at home and yet you insist on us grilling

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

his mouth, then turned to Kieran, “If you have

you want to duel?” Kieran raised an eyebrow at

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

Harding came over and kicked Marlon away, “Kerry, wouldn’t you rather have me on your team?”