Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 266

Julien was always on guard, especially against Hayden bringing up the past, but she never expected him to do it so blatantly and directly.

Thanks to her good memory, even though her actions when drunk were unpredictable, she could always recall every detail the next day.

So, she remembered that night very clearly.

“First, I don’t remember. Second, I won’t believe a word you say. So, there’s no need for discussion.” She tried to walk away, but he grabbed her arm and pulled her back.

Julien was not short, but Hayden towered over her. Being pulled back like this, his chest was pressed against her ear.

His cool lips brushed against her ear, “I didn’t plan on discussing with you.”

“Then let go!” She tried to pull away from his grasp, but her efforts were in vain.

“How come you haven’t learned after all these years?” His magnetic voice seemed to bewitch her.

If he didn’t let go, she knew she wouldn’t be able to escape. She’d learned that lesson long ago.

“So when do you plan on letting go?” She maintained her position, not resisting, trying her best not to get used to such close contact.

Instead of answering her question, he bluntly asked, “What does it feel like now?”

“No feeling.” She replied coldly.

“And now?” His hand moved from her waist to her buttocks.

She was wearing tight jeans today, which accentuated her curves. When his hand covered her backside, Julien froze.

“What do you plan on doing next?” She asked, her voice strained.

“Still no feeling?” His seductive voice whispered into her ear, “That’s how you teased me that night.”

“Have I gone mad?” She said uncomfortably. She was a skilled liar, but only she knew how hollow her words were.

Julien’s hair had grown to shoulder-length. His large hand brushed her hair off her shoulder, revealing her smooth neck. Suddenly, he bent down and pressed his lips against her neck.

Her cool neck, his warm lips.

Julien involuntarily stiffened, trying to push him away, but knowing that if she moved, she would fall into his trap. So she remained motionless, asking him coldly, “Do you want me to sleep with you?”

of her neck

sigh of relief, her breathing becoming much smoother.

I have

Julien was speechless.

passionate,” He continued, “but

was still

how to punish you, I’ll settle the score with you.” He let her go,

out, she felt a sting on her recently kissed neck, as if

action. In his eyes, this femme fatale was usually as mechanical as a robot. But now, with her irritated movements, she seemed like a young girl, which he

be going mad!

thought, Hayden’s voice

his gaze, staring at Hayden. From his perspective, he couldn’t see

Hayden sitting in the chair, meaningfully touching his lips. He seemed to understand why Julien was rubbing her neck….

the information I asked you to look

file to Hayden, saying, “Here are all the details about Ms. Sanches’s life,

for Raines to

reading through the information, he dialed Adeline’s number, “Do you have time, Ms.

came from the other end of the

voice on the other end: “Adeline, are you cooking or burning down the kitchen? What’s

It may not look good, but it might taste alright. Wanna try?”

at the unidentified object. Finally, under Adeline’s sincere gaze, he reached out.

wrist, asking, “You have good insurance,

put down his fork and seriously asked Adeline, “What good would it

me the confidence to find a better crush in

reaction, Adeline remembered her phone call, asking again, “Who’s this?”

“It’s me, Hayden.”

ear, checked the caller, then put it back to her ear, her tone much more respectful, “Did I do

an aloof man. The last time Ivan had a birthday party, she and Hayden talked twice. Once in the

been since she’d heard from him? This sudden contact startled

“I can teach you to make fries, are

front of her and said awkwardly to Hayden on the phone,

Skies Manor tomorrow morning. I’ll send someone

this when she heard Elliot’s

not really thinking about his question, and replied offhandedly, “I have

on the phone? Do you know his background? What does he look like? The most important thing is his character, if he has a bad one, you should avoid him. You already have a poor character. If you find someone with the same bad character, your genes can’t mix. It would ruin the next generation.” Elliot looked at Adeline with a face that said ‘I’m your brother, I’m looking