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?”

neck and asked, “Still

a sigh of relief, her breathing becoming much smoother. So, she responded

have a problem with self-control.”

Julien was speechless.

I felt very passionate,” He continued, “but

still

Zenith. When I remember how to punish you, I’ll settle the score with you.” He let her go, a smile on his lips.

a sting on her recently kissed neck, as if bees were stinging her. She irritably rubbed her 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

must be

in thought, Hayden’s voice came

From his perspective, he couldn’t see Julien’s expression or movements. Could

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

the information I asked you to look up?” Hayden asked coldly.

about Ms. Sanches’s life, from her birth to her adoption

gestured for Raines to

information, he dialed Adeline’s

this?” Adeline’s voice came from the other end

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

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

unidentified object. Finally, under Adeline’s sincere gaze,

grabbed Elliot’s wrist, asking, “You have good

and seriously asked Adeline, “What

it would give me the confidence to find a better crush in the

phone call, asking again, “Who’s

“It’s me, Hayden.”

from her ear, checked the caller, then put it back to

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

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

her, “I can teach you to make fries, are

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

Manor tomorrow morning. I’ll send someone to pick you up.”

was still trying to process this when she heard Elliot’s

thinking about his question, and replied offhandedly,

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 out for