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?

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

face looking at Julie, “Ah, Julie, always causing a fuss, spoiling the fun,

place. In fact, she should not have let Daphne join tonight’s event. However, just as Daphne was about to get up from

was futile. She gently tried to remove Lionel’s hand from her shoulder, “Lionel,

going anywhere. You can drink 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 come back from the bathroom, the drink won’t run

you can run!” Lionel pushed the

arms. He whispered in her ear, “Lionel won’t let her drink.” Julie looked at Kieran doubtfully. Although she couldn’t

honestly resolve their issues, instead

Lionel with her beautiful eyes.

helped her put her hand on the glass, “Didn’t you say you would

was clearly determined to oppose

to fight him to the end. She took a deep breath and lifted the glass, “Fine, I’ll drink!”

drink, her lips hadn’t touched the glass when she heard Lionel’s voice, “Once you’re finished, I’ll take you to Harding’s hospital for a check-up to see if Dylan misunderstood

hand holding the glass trembled. She asked in

I believe in your integrity. I believe you when you

finally made up her mind and slammed the glass down on the table.

room fell into an eerie silence

silence,

Daphne was about to

spirits?”

back on the couch, then turned to everyone and asked, “Can I

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

was quite bold. She clapped her hands and called the waiter, Get a dozen fresh orange juices, they must be

waiter went out to prepare

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

stood up, grabbing Daphne’s other

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

was even more panicked, knowing Lionel didn’t need to lay a hand on her, just his gaze alone was enough to scare her, and

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

Lionel who led Daphne out of the private room by the hand. It was clear, despite Lionel’s slight anger at Daphne’s secrecy, he

eased Julie’s