Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 62

In the office, a steady stream of applause rang in Julie's ears.

Julie looked at Porter in surprise, "Mr. Porter, are you saying that Mr. Hernandez specifically asked for me as his chief counsel?"

Porter patted Julie on the shoulder with a smile, "Yep! If you're fine with that, we're heading over to Simpo Co. with the relevant info in a bit. Grant's coming with me, and we'll get that contract signed while we're at it. If you've got any questions about working with Simpo Co., just hit up Grant."

Porter clapped his hands, "Alright, everybody, break it up!"

Julie sat in her seat, feeling like she was in a dream.

There were law firms way better than Accolade Law Firm all over Whispering Pines, and she definitely wasn't the hottest lawyer in town. So why would Kieran specifically want her as his chief counsel?

By making her meet him every day, Kieran was not only making trouble for himself, but also for her!

Grant handed Julie the relevant documents, "Congrats."

"Congratulating me now, but you'll be mourning for me soon enough." Julie took the documents and muttered under her breath.

Grant didn't catch what she said and leaned in, "What did you just say?"

Just as Julie was about to answer...

"Is Ms. Abraham here?" At the door, a delivery guy with a massive bunch of fiery red roses asked.

Everyone's gaze turned towards Julie.

Grant raised his hand for Julie, "She's the one."

"Could Ms. Abraham sign for this?" The delivery guy handed over the flowers.

Julie was puzzled...

She signed in confusion.

"Who's the secret guy?" The office was filled with envious chatter, with a hint of jealousy peppered in.

Julie took a look but didn't find any card in the bouquet.

Just as she was feeling puzzled, her phone suddenly rang.

Everyone's gaze once again turned towards Julie.

The number on the phone screen was a landline number.

Julie answered the call, then softly said, "Hello?"

A deep voice came from the other end of the line, "Do you like them?"

This voice was all too familiar to Julie...

Julie glanced at the roses on her desk, then at the number displayed on her phone screen, and directly asked, "What are you trying to say?"

Kieran replied, "Here's to a pleasant cooperation ahead."

Grant chimed in cheekily, "Those roses sure are gorgeous! But Julie, you're even more gorgeous than them!"

Julie gave Grant a look, reprimanding, "Grant!"

Grant laughed and turned to leave.

However, Kieran's voice came from the other end of the phone, "Roses?"

Julie replied, "Thanks for the thought, but it's Accolade Law Firm that's cooperating with Simpo Co., not me, so..."

Kieran interrupted Julie, "You received roses?"

Julie was confused, staring at the beautiful bouquet of roses, "These roses aren't from you?"

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the line, then Kieran said, "They're from me. If you don't like them, just throw them away!"

With that, he hung up.

Julie was fuming, staring at the abruptly disconnected call.

She turned around and tossed the roses into the trash can.

Just throw them away!

She didn't care!

Everyone watched as Julie made this haughty move. The heated discussion was instantly stifled by Julie's aura. Nobody dared to say another word.

Just as Julie sat down, she heard a courier's voice, "Is Ms. Abraham here?"

This time, without Grant, no one dared to point to Julie.

But everyone still looked in Julie's direction.