Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 160

Daphne just straight-up steered the convo to that topic. Mr. Lionel gave Daphne a deep look, went silent for a few seconds, then suddenly reached out and patted Daphne's forehead lightly. "What's your idea of love?"

Idea of love?

Daphne, a woman nearly thirty, had never really thought about her own view on love.

She cracked a grin, looking at Mr. Lionel. "Mr. Lionel, next time ask me about my money views! Love's too complicated, I wouldn't know how to answer."

Lionel had already expected her reaction. His eyes were filled with amusement.

For some reason, when Daphne saw Lionel's smile, she felt a bit uneasy.

"Daphne." Lionel suddenly said.

Daphne looked at Lionel in surprise. "Yes?"

"Don't call me Mr. Lionel." Lionel said.

Daphne was taken aback. She thought carefully before saying, "If I don't call you by your name, then what should I call you?"

"We're friends. Mr. Lionel sounds too formal."

Daphne said impatiently, "But you appear in front of the media that day..."

She hadn't finished her sentence when she saw Mr. Lionel's face suddenly become serious. Daphne almost forgot that Mr. Lionel had helped her that day.

She quickly laughed and apologized, "Lord Lion!"

Although this was Daphne's unconsidered choice, Lionel seemed to be quite satisfied with this title.

He even turned his head to look at Daphne, asking with seeming depth, "What should I call you?"

Was he joking?

Daphne answered directly, "Just call me Daphne. I think it sounds quite friendly already. My mom said there's a lot of thought put into my name."

"Oh?" Lionel seemed very interested. "What's so thoughtful about it?"

Daphne's name didn't seem to have anything special about it, Lionel wanted to hear how Daphne would explain it.

Daphne confidently started explaining to Lionel, "Daphne, I think the name is very nice! Daphne is a name of Greek origin, and it carries a beautiful meaning. This name is often linked to nature and plants, bringing to mind a sense of freshness, natural beauty, and grace. In Greek mythology, Daphne is also the name of a goddess who, while fleeing from the god Apollo, transformed into a laurel tree. Consequently, this name can also be associated with myths and legends. Anyway, Daphne is a name that exudes a poetic and natural charm, conveying a gentle and serene feeling! Maybe this name could remind you of the beauty of nature, sweet fruit, delicious dessert..."

"Is that so?" Lionel's eyes seemed to mock, and he smiled faintly at her. "I've never thought this way."

It’s normal that he hasn't associated the name Daphne with some sweet dessert before, but his current expression looked like he was telling her that he want to taste this “Daphne” dessert now!

A picture floated into Daphne's mind, that is, she turned into a Daphne cake, and then was eaten by Lionel, one bite at a time.

She felt extremely embarrassed...

Daphne's smile became rigid.

And Lionel still seemed to deliberately say, "well, you have quite the creative imagination. Hope I can taste this kind of fresh and sweet dessert like that."

Daphne's smile became even more rigid. She always felt that Lionel had ulterior motives when he spoke to her.

She thought carefully and felt it might be because before the last interview, Lionel had said she was like Ms. Albertine and asked her if she had a boyfriend.

Thinking of this, Daphne seriously said to Lionel, "By the way, Mr. Lionel..."

Before she could finish, she felt Lionel's stern look.

So she quickly corrected herself, "Lord Lion, thank you for accepting my interview and giving me the opportunity to work with you. I'm also very honored to be able to accompany you to the banquet today. My boyfriend even said that it's the greatest honor of my life to be able to accompany you to the banquet!"

"Your boyfriend is really generous."

Actually, Daphne was just reminding Lionel that she had a boyfriend, so she shouldn't have any private relationship with him, a person of such high status.

But he actually praised her boyfriend for being generous! Indeed, which normal boyfriend would allow his girlfriend to be taken away by a handsome and rich man, and even feel honored?

Daphne silently mocked herself. She forced a smile and explained, "What I mean is, my boyfriend is also a fan of yours."

"Is that so? Then I should find an opportunity to meet him." After speaking, Lionel smiled at Daphne. "I like to meet with my fans."

Daphne silently cursed in her heart, “You have so many fans, why do you have to meet my boyfriend? The point is, where can she get a boyfriend?”