Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 309

Julie made sure the head chef at Feliz Gastro House had whipped up a nutritious lunch for Amanda. She had just stepped into the restaurant, planning to head to the kitchen, when she noticed the usually bustling dining area was eerily empty.

Grabbing a passing waiter, she asked, “What’s the deal here? Is the joint closing down for a makeover or something?”

Recognizing the boss, the waiter quickly replied, “Oh, the place has been booked for a private event today, at noon.”

Julie nodded. “Alright, carry on then!” Whoever had the cash to book out Feliz Gastro House during prime time must have deep pockets, she thought. Heading to the kitchen to grab the lunch, Julie found the chefs in a frenzy of activity. The head chef handed her the prepared meal, and she grabbed his arm for a quick question, “Is the guest who booked the place hosting a crowd? I don’t see anyone out there, yet the kitchen’s in overdrive.”

“Not sure, but they ordered one of everything from the menu. Could be a spy from the bistro next door,” the head chef joked. “Really?” Julie chuckled at the thought of such an extravagant undercover operation.

She handed the meal to a waiter, instructing, “Take this to room 202 at the Tranquil Care Hospital VIP ward. And get me the manager.” “Manager’s busy with the guests,” the waiter informed her.

“Where are they?” she inquired.

He pointed upstairs. Julie nodded and sent him on his way with the meal. She then headed up.

The staff was clustered on the second floor, enjoying the rare quiet moment. The service crew had almost blocked the staircase, buzzing with excitement.

“He’s so handsome, like an actor, right?”

“Never seen this actor before. But it’s not just about looks, it’s the aura! This gentleman’s refined elegance is just…”

“It’s all about the money. He must be rich!”

“Am I the only one who noticed his broody but devastatingly handsome aide?”

“Is he really that good-looking?” Julie edged closer behind one of the waitresses and asked softly.

“Oh, yes!” they all agreed enthusiastically.

“And compared to Mr. Hernandez?”

“They are different types! You can’t compare their vibes. They’re both handsome in their own way.”

“But Mr. Hernandez is taken, remember… The waitress abruptly stopped as she turned and realized Julie had been the one inquiring. They immediately muted themselves.

Julie sighed, feeling a little helpless.

Why are you all at the stairs? We need this path clear for service, Julie said with a wave of her hand. “Scatter.”

The waitresses dispersed, and Julie sneaked a peek at the table that had captivated her staff. The mysterious guest that had booked the entire place had piqued her interest.

only see the high-quality fabric of his navy suit and the top two undone buttons of his dark shirt, revealing exquisite

she shook her head with a smile and decided to leave. She trusted

VIP.

to go, she heard a familiar voice call out, “Patriot.”

She was about to vanish quietly when she noticed a pair of

toward the table, “Our

smile. She wasn’t in the mood for such encounters, especially not with Kleist, who once had her

the table, Simon’s cool voice commanded attention, “Patriot, won’t you come and play

name I

identity, Julie felt less intimidated. So, with newfound boldness, she approached the table.

to the manager with a smile, and declared, “Put today’s meal

taking a moment to process her request.

“So, this is

have to repay my debt before

simply told Kleist, “Then let’s

his lack of modesty. Such

you understand the work that went into the food on your plate? Every bite was earned

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“I’m not familiar with it.”

was about to explain when he continued, “But it doesn’t seem to concern me, since I’m just being treated,

was speechless. She just looked at him,

gestured for Kleist, who leaned in to hear his hushed words. Julie, seated across from them, couldn’t make out what

receiving his instructions, Kleist promptly left the

just the two of them on the upper floor of

up, “Well, I

suddenly said the name.

caught

dumb, “What’s that?”

he

down, “Of course I know it’s my sister’s

elegance and spoke, “I once set up a charity fund for special cases, and due to an incompetent subordinate,

“And?”

are good friends, aren’t you?” he

replied, “What’s your

–

sipped his red wine, “I