Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 103

Some of those clothes were handmade by Bertha herself? And Bertha was sure she and Kieran

Hernandez were getting back together? From what angle was she coming from to say that?

Julie stood frozen, finding it hard to imagine. Since her divorce five years ago and her recent run-in with

Kieran, things were spiraling out of control, like vines wrapping tighter and tighter. Even the things she

was once sure of were starting to go haywire. From the moment Bertha leaped to her death in front of

her, everything changed

All of the past tangled up like a ball of yarn, making Julie feel all kinds of messed up.

Daniel clearly didn’t give two hoots about what Julie was thinking now. He locked at Julie excitedly and

asked, “So you’re saying Kerry has a son? Is that for real?”

Only then did Julie snap back to reality and looked at Daniel, asking. “Do you think I look like him?”

Im not him, how would I know if he had a son? If you’re so curious, go ask him yourself! Julie shot back

quickly.

Watching Julie turn to find Kieran, Daniel finally got why Kieran had married Julie They were birds of a

feather.

As Julie picked up her skirt and walked out, Kieran was already dressed and sitting on the couch

waiting for her.

“Let’s go.” Kieran casually slipped his phone into his pocket, stood up, and headed for the door.

By the time Julie, in her high heels, caught up, Kieran was already in the car Karl stood by the car door,

opening it for Julie and respectfully said, “Please get in the car, Mrs. Hernandez”

Karl had just managed to kick the habit of calling her that, and now he had to pick it up again. Julie

didn’t get in the car, but stood by the door asking Kieran, “Where are you planning to take me?”

“Get in, and I’ll tell you” The man’s deep voice came from inside the car

Julie hesitated. She didn’t immediately get in the car, but firmly said, “If you don’t say I wont get in”

“No contract talk then. If you get in, you’ll at least have half an hour to discuss the contract with me”

As a businessman, there was a reason why Kieran was successful. For instance, he always knew

exactly how to hit where it hurt. After Daniel’s talk, Julie almost forgot why she came all this way with

Kieran.

But with Kierans reminder, she immediately remembered. She had followed Kieran all the way to

Daniel’s for the contract. How could she forget her original purpose?

No matter what Kieran’s plan was, he wouldn’t kill her, right? Thinking about this, Julie glanced at Karl

and she got in the car

Just as the car door closed and before the car could start, Julie couldn’t wait to start talking to Kieran,

“About our contract…

“What did Daniel tell you? Kieran cut her off

All of Julie’s questions were suddenly stuck in her throat like a fishbone, unable to come out. After a

moment of silence, she found her voice again. “I asked him where you’re taking me. He said he didn’t

know.”

“Oh? Is that so?” The mans slightly raised tone clearly didn’t believe Julie’s words. Julie felt like Kieran

was a mind reader and was always able to see through her lies unknowingly

But Julie didn’t explain, and asked Kieran instead, “So where are you taking me?”

“To a hotel, to get a room, and sleep, the man said.

Julie was stunned for a second, then suddenly laughed. “You want me to go to a hotel with you to

sleep, while I’m dressed in a gown and high heels, with makeup on? When did your hobbies become

so unique?”

Obviously, Julie didnt believe Kieran would take her to a hotel to sleep now, so she was still

comfortably sitting next to Kieran, but she never expected the car to actually stop at a hotel.

Julie leaned on the car window and saw the Starlight Haven Hotel, Karl, in the passenger seat, had

already gotten out to open Kieran’s door. Julie was scared, immediately grabbing Kieran’s sleeve.

“Um…”

“Scared? The mans mouth curled into a teasing smile.

Julie let go of Kieran’s hand, then pointed to the Starlight Haven Hotel outside the car window and

asked him, “Are you serious?”

“Taking you into the hotel?” He deliberately asked an extra question, then put on a thoughtful look,

finally giving her a confirmed answer. “Yes, I am

serious”

“Oh,” Julie replied, but she didn’t seem to have any intention of getting out of the car with Kieran.

Instead, she took out her phone from her bag

Kieran got out of the car but noticed Julie didn’t follow. He looked back at the car. The woman was

holding her phone, silently dialing the emergency number.

Kieran bent over again, half his body in the car, and snatched Julie’s phone. He hung up the

emergency call that hadn’t been connected and tossed Julie’s phone to Karl, then looked at Julie and

said, “Get out of the car”

I’m not getting out.” Julie was firm

Kieran helplessly laughed. His tone softened, like coaxing a child. “Get out. I’m not taking you to get a

room.”

Then why are we at a hotel? To watch other people get rooms?” Julie instinctively asked.

Kieran rested one hand on the car door leaned over to look at Julie, and said, “We beat Creative Nexus

Media. As your client, I should treat you to something nice.”

pter

“Really?” Julie’s eyes immediately lit up, looking at Kieran.

“Of course, if you want to get a room, I can satisfy you.” he straightened up, raising an eyebrow at

Julie.

Julie wriggled out from under his arm, gave him a playful smile, and said, “Let’s grab a bite! Can we

talk about the contract over dinner?”

“Sure, if you get the chance, Kieran replied, closing the car door, and heading towards the hotel.

Julie followed behind Kieran, catching up to say, “I mean, now that we’ve knocked Creative Nexus

Media out of the park, my job here is done, right?”

“You’ve got lipstick on your teeth, Kieran intercepted, stopping in front of the elevator, and pointing to

Julie’s red lips.

Julie smirked confidently, “No way!

Kieran pulled out his phone, using the black screen as a mirror. Julie gasped as she saw the lipstick

stain on her teeth.

Julie was speechless. Having lipstick on your teeth is awkward, and the way he pointed it out was so

blunt. There were loads of people around them, all dressed up and waiting for the elevator Julie shot

Kieran a glare, then clamped her mouth shut.

She knew she shouldn’t have accepted that lipstick from Daniel. With its deep color, it wasn’t surprising

it got on her teeth, but the snickers from the crowd were downright embarrassing.

Julie followed Kieran into the elevator, tucking herself into a corner. The elevator started to fill up.

Kieran had initially been standing next to Julie, but at some point, he had subtly moved to stand in front

of her, facing her directly.

The atmosphere was tense. Julie, in her heels, was at the same height as his Adam’s apple. All she

had to do was look up slightly to meet Kieran’s gaze The proximity was too much. Julie quickly averted

her eyes

When the elevator doors opened again, all the fancy-dressed people got off on this floor Kieran

casually took Julie’s hand and placed it on his arm, leading her out of the elevator

The elevator stopped at the twenty-ninth floor lobby Julie shot Kieran a glance, then yanked her hand

away from his arm, covering her mouth. “I need to

use the restroom.”

‘Sure”

Julie hurried off to the restroom, with Kieran trailing behind leisurely

Inside the restroom, Julie wiped off all her lipstick before washing her hands.

5. Just as she was pondering how to discuss the contract with Kieran, a familiar female voice rang

out next to her, “I thought I was seeing things, but it really is you? You’re looking a lot prettier than

before”

Julie didn’t expect to run into Adeline. Adeline looked stunning in a fiery red gown that perfectly hugged

her curves. Her long, wavy hair reached her waist, and her bright red lipstick gave her an alluring aura

that was hard to ignore

Julie always knew Adeline was a head-turner. She gave Adeline a smile and a nod, then made to

leave. But a light orange lipstick caught Julie’s eye.

“It’s brand new, the color is more natural and matches your outfit perfectly” Adeline said.

Julie appreciated Adeline’s kind offer, but declined, Thanks, but I dont need it…”

“Do you need my help?” Adeline asked, already opening the lipstick. “Come on, I’m good at this!”

Julie quickly stopped Adeline. Til do it myself…”

So, Julie found herself reapplying lipstick in front of the mirror.

Adeline leaned against the sink, watching Julie “That old car you hit, I’ve already gotten rid of it. Didn’t I

tell you not to You’re transferring money to me every month, doesnt that get tiring?”

“It’s the least I can do,” Julie replied with a smile.

Adeline didn’t press the issue further, instead, she asked, “Are you here for Elliot’s engagement party,

too?

worry about paying me back?