Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 159

Media was bombarding Lionel with questions, asking if Daphne was the mystery woman he escorted out of the jewelry store that day. Lionel chuckled, turning and gently touching Daphne's chin, then gazing deep into her eyes. He asked back, "Do you think she's the one?"

The reporters nodded unanimously. Daphne was about to explain, but Lionel wrapped his arm around her shoulder and grinned at the reporters, "She's Daphne, the deputy editor of Gentlemen, an old friend of mine. Calling us boyfriend and girlfriend would be too cliché."

Daphne looked at Lionel. He spoke as if they were quite close. But in Daphne's memory, she and Lionel didn't interact much, mostly just for work.

But now Lionel was declaring them old friends. She couldn't just contradict him, could she?

So all she could do was awkwardly laugh it off, "Yes, we're old friends! Our relationship is pure friendship!"

Daphne was a pro at acting in her everyday life, so Julie wasn't worried about Daphne's ability to roll with the punches.

Lionel didn't announce Daphne as his girlfriend as Kieran implied. And knowing Daphne for many years, Julie could tell from Daphne's eyes that she wasn't in love with Lionel. Julie felt relieved. That's when it hit her that she'd been duped by Kieran...

Kieran tricked her into attending this charity event and cost her a month's full attendance bonus.

"What a petty boss!" Julie grumbled to herself, feeling a little shortchanged.

Just as Julie was about to yank her arm away from Kieran, he said, "Lionel took Daphne away."

Upon hearing this, Julie immediately looked towards the door. Sure enough, Daphne and Lionel, who were just at the entrance being interviewed, were now nowhere to be seen.

"Where did they go?" Julie asked Kieran anxiously.

Kieran pointed upstairs, a place off-limits to the media.

Julie immediately pulled Kieran's hand and ran upstairs.

Mr. Hernandez was a bit taken aback. This was the first time Julie had taken his hand since the got back together, and it was for another woman...

Mr. Hernandez's face darkened slightly as he followed Julie upstairs.

As soon as Daphne and Lionel reached the top, they saw Albertine and Babur.

Albertine was stunning. Her smile was sincere and straightforward. Daphne had seen plenty of fakeness in the entertainment industry. Albertine's smile was both beautiful and genuine.

This wasn't the first time Daphne had met Albertine. After all, her former boss Flavia and Albertine were very good friends. But strictly speaking, Daphne had never been this close to Albertine before.

Babur was next to Albertine, arms around her waist. They were both striking, like a match made in heaven. Celebrities live in the spotlight, especially married ones. Every little move they make gets blown out of proportion.

Those like Albertine and Babur, who are married for many years without a hint of scandal, are truly few and far between.

Of course, Daphne, who loves gossip, naturally knew Albertine was Lionel's ex-girlfriend.

Just as Daphne was thinking about how to handle any awkwardness, Albertine suddenly let go of her husband's hand. "Lion, I missed you! Come here, give me a hug!" She ran over to Lionel, giving him a big hug.

Albertine completely disregarded Daphne, and gave Lionel a big hug.

While Lionel was making sure Albertine wasn't hurt, he chuckled, "Your husband is the director of my new movie. Tini, you might get me fired!"

Upon hearing Lionel's words, Albertine immediately let go of Lionel and turned to Babur, "Really?"

"Come here, then I'll tell you." Babur smiled slightly.

Albertine happily returned to Babur's side, "What's the setting for the new film? Early 20th century? Contemporary? Sci-fi?"

"I'll show you the script when we get home."

"That's not important. Who's the lead actress? Is she pretty? What's her height, weight, measurements? Was she a model?" Albertine asked unabashedly.

Babur stroked Albertine's hair indulgently, "Why are you asking so specifically?"

"I know Lion likes models with long legs. You should arrange for more intimate scenes between Lion and the lead actress! Maybe they'll have chemistry!" Albertine spoke bluntly.

Babur, hearing Albertine's words, turned his gaze to Daphne, who had been ignored by everyone.

Albertine followed Babur's gaze to Daphne. She was surprised to find another woman standing next to Lionel. Her surprised expression made Daphne a little embarrassed. Daphne awkwardly smiled, "Hello, Mr. Farrell, Ms. Albertine."