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?”

he let go of her neck and asked, “Still

relief, her breathing becoming much smoother. So, she responded defiantly,

seems I have

Julien was speechless.

felt very passionate,” He continued, “but you’ve forgotten.”

was still

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

she felt a sting on her recently kissed neck,

pass by and saw Julien’s 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 found somewhat

be

in thought, Hayden’s voice came from the study, “Looking

quickly averted his gaze, staring at Hayden. From his perspective, he couldn’t see Julien’s expression

meaningfully touching his lips. He seemed

information I asked you to

a file to Hayden, saying, “Here are all the details about Ms. Sanches’s life, from her birth to her adoption by the Sanches

Raines

dialed Adeline’s

voice came from the other

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

not look good, but it might taste alright. Wanna try?” Adeline sounded

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

wrist, asking, “You have

Adeline,

“The benefit is that it would give me the confidence to

Elliot’s reaction, Adeline remembered her phone call, asking

“It’s me, Hayden.”

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

an aloof man. The last time Ivan had a birthday party, she and Hayden talked twice. Once in the hall where she mistook Julien as his girlfriend, and another time at the barbecue, where she found he had a lot of insight about grilling.

she’d heard from him? This sudden

silence, Hayden said to her, “I

at the burnt potatoes in front of her and said awkwardly to Hayden on the phone, “I think I might lack a knack for cooking, so maybe I shouldn’t force it.”

Manor tomorrow morning. I’ll send someone to pick you up.” With that, Hayden

trying to process this when she heard Elliot’s voice,

not really thinking about his question, and replied offhandedly,

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