Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 206

Everyone in the office was gobsmacked.

Julie was surprised herself. Weren't her and Kieran's relationship supposed to be a secret? When did it become so public?

Just as Julie was puzzled, Annalise took her by the hand and said, "Come, let's go to the restroom together."

Julie was practically dragged away by Annalise.

While dragging Julie, she complained, "Kieran is so inconsiderate. I just got off the plane..."

Annalise took Julie to the balcony, and then said to her, "I was actually coming to confront you, you know?"

She knew Annalise was referring to the matter about Hayden. She had promised Annalise that if she saw Hayden, she would definitely tell her.

The last time Julie saw Hayden was on the day she was kidnapped by Davina, but she didn't think to notify Annalise.

Fortunately, Annalise, although looking serious, ended up patting her shoulder, laughing, saying, "It's fine. I was just poking fun. I came mainly today to clear up some rumors."

"What rumors?"

"The love triangle between you, Kieran, and me. Didn't you know?" Annalise asked in surprise.

Julie shook her head in confusion, "What love triangle?"

"The news reported it, saying you're the third party interfering in me and Kieran's relationship, and that Kieran and I have been a couple since school. They even said you shamelessly ruined our relationship."

As she took out her phone and said, "Someone even leaked a photo of Kieran biking me home. You were standing right in front of us. I found out that the photo was uploaded by that bitch Davina."

While Annalise was speaking, she turned on her phone's front camera, aiming it at her and Julie faces, saying, "Smile."

Julie obediently smiled. It wasn't until Annalise took the photo that Julie realized how silly she had been.

"Why did you take a picture?" Julie was confused.

Annalise posted their selfie, and the previous photo of her sitting on the back of Kieran's bike, on Twitter.

Julie took out her phone, and saw the two photos and the text that Annalise had just posted.

"Left: Ms. Annalise and her niece-in-law. Right: Ms. Annalise and her nephew."

This was her way of clearing up the rumors?

Annalise said, "You retweet it."

"Oh." Julie was just about to retweet it when she saw Kieran had already retweeted Annalise's tweet, and said, "You didn't even give us a wedding gift, how dare you call her your niece-in-law?"

Julie simply retweeted Kieran's tweet without adding any text.

Annalise gave Julie's shoulder a light tap, saying, "To help you clear up this rumor, now everyone knows I'm part of the Hansen family. I reached my success today through my own abilities, but now people might think I got famous because of my family background. I've done you a solid, right?"

Julie could only awkwardly smile and nod.

"So, considering all I've done for you, remember: if you see Hayden again, you must tell me his whereabouts, okay?" When Annalise mentioned Hayden's name, her eyes sparkled with unyielding determination and strong anticipation.

Julie suddenly remembered what Kieran had said to Payne. Everything suddenly clicked.

She nodded at Annalise, laughing, "In two days, it's Ivan's birthday, and we're throwing a party. Hayden is his godfather, so he should be coming. I'll let you know then, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Annalise's face lit up, "That's a deal! Don't trick me!"

Julie nodded, "I definitely won't trick you, but..."

Sensing Julie's hesitation, Annalise asked, "What's wrong?"

"Hayden is Ivan's godfather, and you're Ivan's aunt. If you and Hayden... won't that mess up the family relations?"

"No problem! Why not let him upgrade from dad to grandpa?"

Julie said quietly, "That depends if he wants to upgrade..."

"What are you saying?" Annalise suddenly leaned in close to Julie.

Julie quickly shook her head and replied, "Upgrading sounds great!"

Satisfied, Annalise bent down and gave Julie a big hug, "Go back to work! Be sure to tell me the location of your birthday party!"

After sending Annalise away, Julie finally relaxed. Thanks to Annalise's fuss, Julie didn't think about Kyle again until she got off work.

After work, as agreed, Julie waited for Kieran at the company's entrance.

She got in the car, buckled up, and then said to the man in the driver's seat, "I invited your aunt to Ivan's birthday party."