Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 260

Feliz Gastro House.

Dr. Brice held a bouquet of fiery red roses in his hand, a color that complemented Adeline’s distinctive aura, making her particularly eye-catching and beautiful.

Even though this wasn’t a traditional date, Dr. Brice still felt some nerves. The cause of his anxiety was, “I’ve heard stories about Adeline. If Elliot didn’t show up today…”

“He should be here! After all, Dylan casually mentioned it to Elliot.”

As the two of them were engaged in a lively conversation, Adeline appeared at the entrance, garbed in a snow-white dress that accentuated her slender waist. She wore a pair of red strappy heels that matched her earrings, and over her dress was an orange coat. In her hand, she held a white handbag.

Her hair cascaded down to her waist, a flowing wave of lazy curls, deep chestnut in color, contrasting beautifully with her skin, making it seem even more delicate. When she appeared at the entrance, it was as though she was bathed in a halo of light, immediately drawing the attention of most people in the restaurant.

She wore a pair of sunglasses, hiding most of her delicate face. Upon spotting Julie, she immediately headed over with a smile.

Adeline walked up to Julie, removed her.

er sunglasses, and winked at Julie, “Juliebelle, where is Mr. Hernandez?”

Julie pointed at Kieran, who was taking a call by the window.

Adeline turned her gaze to Dr. Brice, casually accepting the roses from his hand, and threw Dr. Brice a kiss, “Dr. Brice?”

Dr. Brice nodded, extending his hand politely, “Ms. Sanches, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Adeline gave a small smile, “Same to me.””

After that, Adeline turned to Julie and said, “Juliebelle, you can leave now. I will take good care of Dr. Brice.”

now. I wil

Julie gave Dr. Brice a look, and Dr. Brice returned it with a smile, watching Julie leave. Adeline looked towards the window, where Kieran and Julie were standing together.

Adeline sat opposite Elliot and asked him boldly, “Dr. Brice, have you ever been in love?”.

It was an unexpected question, but it wouldn’t be Adeline if she didn’t surprise him.

but he doesn’t love me back. I think it’s only polite if I

back. I think I

small smile, “What a coincidence.”

difference between you and me is that you still hold hope for the person you like, while I have no expectations. I simply admire and appreciate her.” Dr.

Adeline waved at

ear, “Is the lady

held him back. She leaned closer to his ear again and said, “The lady has a large diamond ring on her left ring finger, and she’s currently watching

the descriptions of the diamond ring and

He nodded,

disapprove of me. I’ll pretend I didn’t see her, and your phone

gave Dr. Brice a polite smile.

and glanced at the screen- it was

“Hello, Mom?”

back from Veridia to see you, and you tell me you’re meeting

you already know who I’m seeing?” Dr. Brice replied

quickly hid behind a menu, prompting Adeline to chuckle and whisper to Elliot, “Your mom’s hiding skills are

mean?” came Nance’s voice from the

of busy right now. I’ll

menu down and saw Adeline leaning close to Dr. Brice, engaged in a quiet conversation.

from university. No one would want such a woman as a wife, and she would only serve as decoration.

from a prestigious university, holding a respectable job, and highly commended by her superiors. Although not as attractive as Adeline, she had a deep fondness for

on Nance’s face, then leaned in towards Dr. Brice to whisper, “Does your mother have a

before

Dr. Brice finally figured out what she meant and quickly added, “My mother would never resort to physical violence.”

sighed in relief, “That’s good, because she just stood up.”

around but instead looked over Adeline’s shoulder, asking, “Does

Adeline asked Dr.

“Yes.”

may not be as gentlemanly as you, but… Adeline didn’t finish her sentence when she noticed

was about to share this good news with Dr. Brice, she turned around and saw Elliot just pulling out the chair next to her and sitting down. “Dr. Brice, pleased to meet you,” Elliot extended his

at Elliot, “I didn’t expect Adeline to tell you about our date so soon, we were just discussing you, Mr. Sanches! Nice

released Dr. Brice’s hand, turned to Adeline with a half-smile, “Dr. Brice is truly a