Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 294

“Strike first!” Julie exclaimed, “It’s as clear as day, Daphne. If you don’t want the press misconstruing your relationship with Lionel, why not beat them to the punch with a press release?*

A serious look crossed her face. “I’ve even got the perfect headline, Daphne Expecting Lionel’s Baby, Lionel Responds… Then you can fill the body with the usual stuff – that you’re just friends, the kind of friends who support each other through doctor appointments. You won’t be able to deny the baby’s existence because soon enough, Daphne, you’ll be showing. So, the best you can do is to say that Lionel was there as a supportive friend during the prenatal check-ups.”

Lionel glanced at Kieran, his eyes seemingly asking. Does your wife have something against me?”

Kieran shrugged, his expression clearly stating, You’re blaming my wife when

you can’t handle

your own?’

After giving her advice, Julie turned to Daphne, “But if you release this, you should know that Lionel probably won’t be recognized as the father. The omnipotent media will spin a thousand stories. For instance, I was painted as a cunning woman who used her child to climb the social ladder. They might say Daphne led a tumultuous personal life, and Lionel couldn’t confirm if the child was his, so he’d wait till after the DNA test to accept the child.”

Speechless, Daphne realized that Julie was the hidden scriptwriter.

Julie added, “If you end up together, it’ll be because Daphne, the woman of loose morals, used her baby to reach the top. If not, and you end up in court over the child, it’ll confirm the earlier narrative. So, think about it. Do you want to make your relationship public, or end up on the scandalous news with your child? Personally, I prefer the latter. After all, our Daphne is resilient, right?” Giving Daphne a wink, Julie laughed innocently.

Suddenly, Lionel realized that Julie was helping him.

Daphne rolled her eyes at Julie as she said, “Look at you, acting all wise! Weren’t you just brooding a minute ago? Now, you’re an expert on my life? What big life decision were you pondering over?”

Had her worry been that obvious? Daphne noticed it the moment she saw her?

Julie hesitated, looking at the door to Sansa’s room, “Dr. Brice just told me something about Sansa.”

“What’s wrong? Is Sansa’s condition worsening?” Daphne’s face turned serious, she grabbed Julie’s hand, “Don’t worry, she’s been fighting for so many years, and she’ll be okay!”

Since Daphne brought it up, Julie decided to tell her what Dr. Brice had said.

After hearing it, Daphne said firmly, “If Kyle really might be able to wake Sansa up, we have to try. What’s the point to hesitate about?”

“But Kyle was the one who kidnapped Emily,” Julie responded hesitantly.

“Do you trust Dr. Brice?” Daphne asked.

met him, he’d proven to be a man of integrity, even helping her transfer Sansa

Julie’s expression, Daphne clapped her hand, “You know the answer, and you don’t need

do anything, even if it meant seeking Kyle’s help. Even a one in

Kyle was unstable and dangerous, was

Daphne, you’re right. I’ve

to check on Sansa,” Daphne patted

the protective husband, followed her quickly, grabbing Daphne’s arm. Daphne looked surprised, grabbing Lionel’s sleeve, “Lord Lion, I am merely pregnant, there’s no need

baby in your belly are priceless treasures” asserted Lionel, maintaining his grip on her hand. “What do you think about naming our baby Treasure”?”

grabbed Lionel’s arm, “Are you

just a nickname. What do

a daughter and have her

want our daughter to suffer

a close relationship with your ex-girlfriend’s daughter.” At that, Daphne let go of Lionel’s sleeve, pushed open the door, and

and Julie shared a smile.

waved his phone, “Shall we call Kyle?”

breath, “I’ll do it.

**

Simpo Co.’s CEO’s office.

was working, while Julie held her phone, Kyle’s number displayed on thes screen, yet she hesitated to

clutching her phone, unsure of how

her phone, half gasping

you pass me the cup on the coffee

his desk before she was about to turn back, only to have her

his lap. She attempted to stand, but his arm was wrapped firmly

at him, a smile on

you?” His breath

shifted uncomfortably, then

to gently knead

technique?” She leaned over him, her

head, his cool lips brushing

pressure

chair around, grabbed her

on his lap. His large hand held her neck as he captured her lips.