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,

looked up at

do you mean?” Annalise was a bit annoyed. She put down what she held

and

skewer in her hand to drop

looked apologetic, but she was too embarrassed to

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

and presented her arm to

bruises, which looked

someone’s grip, the

Simson hits me, I’ll take a

Annalise was speechless.

said, ‘because she’s my

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

with Adeline, obviously very familiar with each other. They looked perfect together.

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

blind? How could

to be his woman?” Annalise retorted defiantly. In her

a moment, then

help

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

handed Dylan a

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

tasted it yet.”

stared at Kieran in surprise, “Didn’t Tina say yesterday that you had

right. I heard that Julie was quite bold when

Mr. Hernandez squinted at Dylan. If looks

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

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

you have a problem with me? Do you have any idea how many germs and bacteria can

raw steak into

got a star chef at home and yet you insist on us grilling our own meat. And you’re

“I bet if you say one more word, you’ll have to finish

Dylan rinsed his mouth, then turned to Kieran, “If you

duel?” Kieran raised an

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.”

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