Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 34

"I'm just after the dough, and Mr. Sanches happens to be rolling in it. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me." Julie quipped, her voice dripping with elegance and poise.

Elliot had seriously overestimated her. She was definitely there to stir up trouble.

Adeline, who was painting her nails, looked up with a mischievous smile. She pointed at Julie with her nail polish brush, then at her brother. "She and my brother make a great pair. Relax, mom. They're into each other. Why are you trying to stick your nose in? Right, Elliot? I support you. So what if she's been married before? That just means she's got experience."

Victoria shot Adeline a glare, "Shut your trap!"

Before Victoria's words had even faded, Raymon's booming voice filled the room. "Let's cut to the chase. I'm not endorsing this marriage. If you have any conditions, Ms. Abraham, spit them out."

Julie turned towards Raymon with a grin, "That depends on how much you think Elliot is worth."

Raymon rapped his cane on the floor; his gaze was icy as he said. "Ms. Abraham, know your limits. You can't push your luck too far!"

Elliot, realizing Julie was there to make waves, retorted, "And how much am I worth to you?"

If it weren't for Raymon threatening to stop Julie from finding a job, he wouldn't have brought her here so rashly.

Victoria snorted at Julie, "Ms. Abraham, we'll wire you 20K. I guess that's what you are worth. Please stop hounding Elliot."