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 in.

grilling, then looked up at Annalise. “Are

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

and

sleeve, accidentally causing the skewer in

but she was too embarrassed to apologize.

Annalise was just being childish and

sleeve and presented her arm to

covered in bruises,

someone’s grip,

time Mr. Simson hits

Annalise was speechless.

just said, ‘because she’s my

that he did this to me?” Julien glanced in Hayden’s direction.,

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

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

voice reached Annalise’s ears, “Are you blind? How could you fall for such a playboy?”

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

a moment, then seriously said

help but

Annalise no longer in need of comfort, Dylan turned

Dylan a

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

haven’t tasted it yet.” Kieran

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

heard that Julie was quite bold when she was pursuing you.

toast by now. Mr. Hernandez squinted at Dylan. If looks could

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

finish his sentence, Mr. Hernandez shoved a piece of

germs and bacteria can

don’t shut up, I’ll stuff this whole plate of raw

muttered, “You’ve got a star chef at home and yet you insist on us grilling our own meat.

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

turned to Kieran, “If you have the guts, let’s have a one-on-one

do you want to duel?” Kieran raised

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

“Kerry, wouldn’t you rather have me on your