Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 64

When the door shut, Julie was completely awake from her drowsy state.

Her hands propped on the couch, clinging to Kieran.

She was practically glued to him. This suggestive pose must have given Tina, who was just at the scene, the wrong idea.

Julie didn't show any signs of embarrassment, instead, she straightened up and told Kieran directly, "Sorry about that."

Kieran gave a slight smile, "Why are you apologizing?"

Julie didn't expect a counter-question from Kieran. Her upfront attitude instantly turned awkward.

"I'm sorry for using you as a cushion when I fell over," she said.

Her words were dripping with sarcasm. No matter how charming Kieran might be, at that moment, in her heart, he was nothing more than a lifeless cushion.

To her surprise, Kieran responded, "Are you implying I'm a sponge?"

"What?" Julie looked at Kieran puzzled. She simply considered him as a cushion, nothing more.

Suddenly, Kieran pulled her closer, and then...

His slightly rough fingers found their way to her chest, over her clothes.

Julie got the hint immediately. The 'sponge' she mentioned referred to his body, while the 'sponge' he mentioned referred to her bra.

Unfortunately, Julie was wearing a bra with no padding today.

She quickly grabbed his hand nervously, "Kieran!"

"Still no progress after all these years?" He emotionlessly pulled his hand away. Only God knows the self-control it took.

Knowing he was implying her chest size, Julie bit his wrist in retaliation.

However, Kieran calmly said, "Ouch..."

His tone sounded like he was being cute.

Acting cute was shameful! A grown man, acting cute?

Julie pushed his hand away, trying to stand up, but he held her waist, immobilizing her.

"Mr. Hernandez, let go of me!" Julie returned to her cold demeanor.

"Attorney Abraham, you should apologize to me." He rested his head on her shoulder, his deep voice resonating in her ear. His lips brushed against her earlobe as he spoke. The warm touch made Julie feel like she was electrified.

Instinctively, she tried to push Kieran away, but he held her waist tightly, pinning her hands against his body.

Helpless, Julie turned her back to him and asked righteously, "What makes you think I should apologize to you? You touched my chest, so I bit you. Doesn't that make us even?"

He laid his head on her frail shoulder, nodding in agreement, "I admit that. I was referring to..."

Suddenly, Kieran let go.

Julie quickly pushed him away and moved to the other side of the couch.

He casually put one hand on the couch, the other hand revealing the magazine on his lap, pointing at his crotch.

He raised an eyebrow, giving Julie a meaningful look, and laughed, "What about this?"

Julie noticed his wet crotch, clearly from drooling on his legs when she used them as a pillow earlier.

Unconsciously, her eye twitched as she said, "I already owe you a lot. If you don't mind, add the cost of these pants to my debt. Of course, if you do mind, you can take me to court over these expensive pants."

Kieran laughed helplessly. Julie's rogue attitude was truly a mix of hilarity and exasperation.

But Julie was Julie, the same Julie who chased after Kieran for years. He had plenty of ways to tame her.

For instance...

Kieran stood up, elegantly unbuckling his belt.

"What are you doing?!" Julie stood up immediately, frowning at the scene before her.

His slender fingers on the black belt buckle looked noble and elegant. He told Julie confidently, "I'm changing pants. Isn't that obvious?"

"Fine. I'll come back later." Julie turned around, heading towards the door with her back to Kieran.

Suddenly, a melodious laughter came from behind, "You didn't know what modesty was before marriage, didn't know what shyness was after marriage. Why are you shy now?"

Julie was easily provoked. She took a deep breath, turned around, frowning, "I'm avoiding making you uncomfortable."

"In the dressing room, the third pair of dark grey pants in the second row. Get them for me," said Kieran.