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.

how to answer, Adeline added, “I actually have someone I love, but he doesn’t love me back. I think it’s only polite

love, who doesn’t love me back. I think I should let you know too,” Dr. Briee

small smile,

and me is that you still hold hope for the person you like, while I have no

the blue, Adeline waved at Dr.

was slightly raised from her seat, whispered into Dr. Brice’s ear, “Is the lady in the dark blue Gucci coat at the table diagonally behind us your mother?”

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 us.

the descriptions of the diamond ring

Brice’s brow furrowed-slightly. He nodded, “That should be my mother.”

she seems to disapprove of me. I’ll pretend I didn’t see her, and your phone should be ringing soon.” Just as Adeline finished

back and gave Dr. Brice a polite

at

“Hello, Mom?”

special trip back from Veridia to see you, and you tell me you’re meeting someone else. Can you tell me who you’re seeing?”

you already know who I’m seeing?” Dr.

to chuckle and whisper

you mean?” came Nance’s voice

of busy right now. I’ll call

leaning close to Dr. Brice, engaged in a

Adeline Sanches. In high society, everyone knew of Adeline’s reputation- beautiful but lazy, a parasite without a job or impressive education, expelled from university. No one would want such a

piano, chess, literature, and art, a graduate from a prestigious university, holding a respectable job, and highly commended by her superiors. Although not as attractive as Adeline, she had a

face, then leaned in towards Dr. Brice to whisper, “Does your mother have a tendency

Brice hesitated before

figured out what she meant and quickly added, “My mother would never resort

good, because she just

instead looked over Adeline’s shoulder, asking,

Adeline asked Dr. Brice, “Elliot?”

“Yes.”

not be as gentlemanly as you, but… Adeline didn’t finish her sentence

out the chair next to her and sitting down. “Dr. Brice, pleased to meet you,” Elliot

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

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