Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 245

Noblewood Retreat.

It’s Sunday today and Ivan had no classes. He was just chilling on the couch, watching TV. Sitting next to him was Julie, leaning on Kieran. The three of them made a pretty cozy picture, just lounging around and watching TV.

On the screen, Lionel said, “I’ve got a slip of paper here with a fan’s name on it. Let’s reveal who the lucky fan is together.”

Julie, tugging nervously at Kieran’s sleeve, said, “I’ve already told Daphne to lay low. She should be able to dodge this, right?”

Pausing, she asked, “But what if she can’t get away?”

Kieran responded, “Lionel is going after Daphne. If she manages to escape, that would be something.”

Julie sighed, “This is all your fault. You knew I had the speaker on, yet you let Lionel hear Daphne’s location!”

Kieran responded innocently, “I had no idea Daphne was trying to avoid Lionel.”

Left speechless by this, Julie tried to console herself, “It’s okay. Daphne is with her parents. She should be fine.”

On the video, Lionel had already revealed the name he drew. It’s ‘Daphne’.

He even made a joke, “What a coincidence, this fan’s name is the same as the woman who means the most to me.”

Julie turned to Kieran and asked, “What does ‘the woman who means the most’ mean to you guys?”

Kieran responded, “I can’t speak for others, but for me, the most important woman is the woman I love the most. No matter what happens, I want to be there for her right away. I want to be with her for a lifetime.”

Julie nodded and said, “You could write a book, ‘How to Pursue Your Partner’ or maybe just ‘The Secret to Winning Over Your Partner.”

voice from the side, “Mom, is Dad saying that you’re the woman I care about the most? Because no matter what happens to you, I want to be there for you

face, Kieran

said, “Ivan, you’re also the person I

asked, “What

goal. He quickly pointed at the TV

and the camera crew were walking towards the parking lot, reading out the license

parked car, and several cameras were pointing

Lionel stood not far from the car door, an assistant holding

holding her parents’ hands, barely stood up when she saw Lionel standing outside the car. Despite the car window between them, the man’s

wrapped her scarf tighter around her head, gripping her parents’ sleeves tightly.

driver’s voice rang out, “Last three passengers,

out of the car. Her head was almost tucked into her neck, but Lionel still called her out,

Mr. Lionel has lost it? Didn’t he say he didn’t want

father Fabian

nodded. She’s already heard about Fabian from Elliot

the hands of Lionel’s grandfather. The contract requires Fabian to transfer 90% of his assets to Lionel before he turns 55. Otherwise, all assets will be fully managed by Lionel’s grandfather, Pearce. Since Thelma, the signatory of the contract, has passed away, her heir is Lionel. If Lionel voluntarily gives

“I looked up Fabian. There were reports that Thelma died of

Raleigh was Fabian’s favorite son. After Madge passed away from breast cancer, Fabian married his third wife, socialite Sandrine. Sandrine’s son from a previous marriage, Chris, isn’t related to Fabian by blood, but he

best of friends?” Julie was confused, “Didn’t Elliot say

there’s equal status and ability can a love-hate relationship form, Kieran

were best buddies. Julie, who took a moment to process, asked, “So you’re saying that Lionel wouldn’t marry Daphne, even though she’s carrying his kid, because of his complicated family situation? What I want to know

fortune that Fabian currently has was blood-bought

him, but the fortune ranks higher. Isn’t that just like the saying. ‘I’d die for you, but if I had to choose between you and money, I’d pick the money? That fits

really thought that way, he wouldn’t have sought out Daphne. Daphne isn’t the

Julie agreed, “Yeah, Daphne never wanted Lionel to take responsibility in the first place. If Lionel said he didn’t want the baby,

suffer in silence. She