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

her grilling, then looked up at Annalise.

was a bit annoyed. She put down what she held and stared at

smirked and said, “Nothing.”

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

mean to. Annalise looked apologetic, but

mishap. She thought Annalise was just being childish and impulsive. Annalise

rolled up her sleeve and presented her

was covered in bruises, which

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

time Mr. Simson hits

Annalise was speechless.

‘because she’s my woman, and

he did this

Adeline, obviously very

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

How could you fall for such a playboy?”

his woman?” Annalise retorted defiantly. In her

for a moment, then seriously said

help but laugh.

of comfort, Dylan turned to Kieran, “Kerry, when did you

is great.” Julie handed Dylan a

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

tasted it

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

that Julie was quite bold when she was pursuing

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

his expression, “Did Julie turn

Dylan could finish his sentence, Mr. Hernandez shoved a piece of raw beef into his

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

raw steak

“You’ve got a star chef at home and yet

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

mouth, then turned to Kieran, “If you

duel?” Kieran

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! I want to be on

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