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?”

meant for Julien, who was listening

then looked up at Annalise. “Are

a bit annoyed. She put down

and said, “Nothing.”

yourself!” Annalise tugged Julien’s sleeve, accidentally causing the skewer in her hand to drop to the

looked apologetic, but

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

up her sleeve and presented her

in bruises, which looked pretty

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

at Annalise. “Next time Mr. Simson hits

Annalise was speechless.

said, ‘because she’s my woman,

believe that he did this to me?”

to Hayden. He was chatting with Adeline, obviously

usual aloofness and elegance seemed to soften a

blind? How

be his woman?” Annalise

thought for a moment, then

help

turned to

skill is great.” Julie handed Dylan a chicken wing skewer with

at Kieran, “Oh right, how was that bottle of wine I gave your

it

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

right. I heard that Julie was quite bold when she was pursuing you. You guys probably don’t need wine to spice things up!”

you’d be toast by now. Mr. Hernandez squinted at Dylan.

at Mr. Hernandez, reading the truth from his expression, “Did Julie turn you down last night? Haha…you…wait! What did

shoved a piece of raw beef into

idea how many germs and bacteria can be in raw meat? Are you trying to kill me?”

I’ll stuff this whole plate of raw steak into your mouth.” Kieran waved the plate in his hand.

at home and yet you insist

chuckled and handed him a bottle of water, “I bet if you say one more

then turned to Kieran,

Kieran raised an eyebrow

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 QuadDylan.”

Harding came over and kicked Marlon away, “Kerry, wouldn’t you rather