Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 219

Dylan shot back, “No shit, Sherlock. Pregnant women can’t drink spirits, but there are no pregnant women here.”

He barely finished speaking when he noticed the change in Daphne’s expression. Dylan was known for his sharp observation skills, he stood up immediately, pointing at Daphne in shock, “Holy crap, you’re pregnant?”

“Cut the crap!” Daphne snapped back at Dylan, her tone as harsh as if she was wrongly accused, “You’re the one who’s pregnant!”

Seeing Daphne’s reaction, Julien felt guilty and turned to Hayden for help, “So this is a secret?”

“Maybe Lionel isn’t the father.” Julien and Hayden were whispering, keeping their voices low. But they didn’t expect a sudden eerie silence in the room after Daphne spoke, making Hayden’s voice stand out.

His words echoed in the room, everyone’s eyes were on Lionel.

At that moment, Lionel was staring at Daphne. To Daphne, Lionel was always polite, gentle to his fans, handsome and charming. He could be a bit of a scoundrel around her, but she had never seen him look at her like this.

It felt like a knife was held at her throat, one wrong word from her could lead to a disaster.

Daphne was determined, come hell or high water, she would not reveal the truth in front of everyone.

Especially when she couldn’t keep the baby!

“Pregnant women can’t drink spirits, but I’m not pregnant.” Daphne’s hand holding the glass was slightly pale due to the force she used. She gathered her courage, ready to down the drink.

“Daphne!” Julie suddenly yelled, startling Daphne.

She knew what Julie was worried about. She also knew the consequences of drinking this spirit. But she knew she couldn’t keep the baby!

So she turned her head and stared at Julie firmly, saying, “Don’t try to stop me, a bets a bet. I have to drink this or I’ll look like a coward.”

Julie knew that once Daphne made up her mind, it was hard to change it. If Daphne really drank this, it would mean she was determined to abandon the baby.

But Julie knew Daphne. If Daphne was really determined to give up the baby, she wouldn’t be wearing a radiation suit while using the computer.

So, Julie grabbed Daphne’s arm, clutching her stomach, “Daphne, my stomach hurts. Can you accompany me to the bathroom?”

Daphne finally understood. What a good excuse, why didn’t she think of it?

put on a smile and said to everyone, “Sorry, nature calls.”

“Ah,

Daphne join tonight’s event.

tried to remove Lionel’s hand from her shoulder, “Lionel, I need to use the bathroom,

first and then go.” Lionel’s tone was always calm, but anyone could feel his mood was far from calm. Daphne laughed and said, “Then I’ll drink after I

Lionel pushed the glass back to Daphne, “Drink it!”

to reach for the drink in front of Daphne when Kieran suddenly pulled her into his arms. He whispered in her ear, “Lionel won’t let her drink.” Julie looked at Kieran doubtfully. Although she couldn’t be sure if he was right,

Daphne and Lionel could honestly resolve their issues, instead of repeating her past

looked at Lionel with her beautiful

put her hand on the glass, “Didn’t you say you would honor the bet? Then

clearly determined

to the end. She took

the glass when she heard Lionel’s voice, “Once you’re finished, I’ll

glass trembled. She asked

believe in your integrity. I believe you when you said you’re not

left speechless by Lionel’s words. After a while, she finally made

fell into an

in silence, you explode in

when everyone thought Daphne was about to explode,

spirits?”

everyone and asked, “Can I use

surprise! Julie looked at Daphne, but remained silent, unable to

clapped her hands and called the waiter, Get a

went out to prepare the orange juice.

Daphne’s hand, and told everyone, “We have some issues to deal with. You guys carry

up,

her home safe and sound tomorrow, won’t lay a finger on her!” Lionel knew

a hand on her, just his gaze alone was enough to scare

not wanting to cause trouble for Julie, and knowing this issue had to be dealt with sooner or later, Daphne finally gave Julie a reassuring look, “I promise, I’ll come back alive to find you tomorrow!”

hand. It was clear, despite Lionel’s slight anger at Daphne’s secrecy, he

eased Julie’s worries slightly.