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?

and said to everyone, “Sorry,

on an impatient face looking at Julie, “Ah, Julie, always

Julie quickly agreed, hoping to get Daphne out of this dangerous place. In fact, she should not have let Daphne join tonight’s event. However, just as Daphne was about to get up from the

to remove Lionel’s hand from

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

have legs, you can run!” Lionel pushed the glass

ear, “Lionel won’t let her drink.” Julie looked at Kieran doubtfully. Although she couldn’t be sure if he was right,

honestly resolve their issues, instead

Lionel with her beautiful eyes.

her hand on the glass,

clearly determined to oppose her!

determined to fight him to the end. She took a deep breath

Lionel’s voice, “Once you’re finished,

the glass trembled. She asked in

in your integrity. I believe

words. After a while, she finally made up her mind

room fell into an eerie silence

silence, you explode

everyone thought Daphne was about

spirits?”

couch, then turned to everyone

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

her hands and called the waiter, Get a dozen fresh orange juices, they must be

out to

have some issues to deal with. You guys

suddenly stood up, grabbing Daphne’s

worry, I’ll get her home safe and sound tomorrow, won’t lay a finger on her!”

need to lay a hand on her, just his gaze alone was enough to scare her, and she

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.