Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 93

Elliot invited Kieran for dinner, but he didn't see this coming. Kieran brought Julie along.

Their lovey-dovey behavior immediately stole the limelight, leaving Elliot feeling overlooked on the side.

Kieran was playing with Julie's hair. Julie was about to push him away but stopped when she spotted Elliot behind them.

"Didn't expect you to be this early, Mr. Sanches," Kieran said, looking at Elliot.

Elliot regained his usual suave demeanor, smiling at Kieran. "I thought I only invited you."

"Maybe you forgot to mention not to bring a female companion," Kieran retorted, taking Julie by the hand, and heading for the Starlight Haven Hotel.

Elliot followed closely behind.

In the private room, Julie sat next to Kieran. She hadn't said a word since they walked in the door. Elliot’s gaze never left her face. Julie pretended not to notice.

Despite sharing the same table, the three of them maintained an awkward silence. Finally, Kieran asked Elliot, "What's the reason for inviting me here today, Mr. Sanches?"

Elliot was into Julie. That was no secret ever since he returned home. Otherwise, he wouldn't have proposed to Julie in front of Kieran.

Even though the proposal was unsuccessful, Elliot was sincere.

Elliot asked, frankly, "I heard that you are in a legal battle with Creative Nexus Media due to Ms. Bertha's previous engagement. I know a couple of lawyers with deep experience in this field. Their expertise should be more abundant than Julie’s. So I wanted to ask if I could lend a hand."

What a clever roundabout way!

Kieran glanced at Julie next to him. "I already have a lawyer, so no need to bother."

Julie thought the dinner would continue in this uncomfortable atmosphere, but she didn't expect Kieran's next words to be, "I thought you invited me for dinner because of my ex-wife, so I brought her along. Turns out you were worried about my lawsuit. I misjudged you."

Julie gave Kieran a sideways glance, feeling like the whole world owed him an Oscar. With such acting skills, it was a shame not to be a movie star.

Since Kieran had stated his thoughts, there was no reason for Elliot to continue talking about irrelevant matters.

Elliot told Kieran, "You're not wrong. The reason I'm concerned about your lawsuit is indeed because of Julie."

Julie turned her attention to Kieran.

Elliot had made his intentions clear. This was obviously him trying to win Julie over from Kieran. Normally, Kieran wouldn't just sit there and say nothing, unless he didn't care about her.

However, Kieran put down his cutlery and looked at Elliot. Their eyes met, filled with complex meanings.

Judging from Kieran's expression, he seemed to have something to say. But to the surprise of both Julie and Elliot, Kieran simply put down his cutlery and asked, "Is the bathroom on the left or the right?"

Elliot pointed to the right.

Kieran calmly stood up and walked out, leaving Elliot and Julie alone.

Kieran was really something. From Elliot's current gaze, it was clear he came prepared to express his unwavering love for Julie. But the words he prepared never got a chance to be spoken, cut off by Kieran.

After Kieran left, only Julie and Elliot remained.

"I thought you were lying to me." Elliot looked at Julie with a hint of sadness.

Julie knew he was referring to her phone call a few days ago. She had expressed her love for Kieran, leading Elliot to believe she truly loved him and was willing to care for Kieran and Bertha’s child.

Elliot looked solemnly at Julie, questioning her, "You're staying by his side not because you love him, but because you want to get back at him, right?"

"You're overthinking it. I was the one who clung to him from the start, the one who fell for him unrequitedly, and the one who can't forget him now. These were all my choices. I didn't need to explain myself to you, but I know you're a good person. Elliot, someone as nice as you deserves a beautiful love and a happy family."

Julie spoke somewhat emotionally.

But Elliot reminded her, "But you're dealing with Kieran and Bertha's child! Are you sure you won't have any reservations?"

"Children are innocent, aren't they? Besides, Bertha is dead. I don't care about anything, even if it means hurting you. Do you understand?" Julie looked coldly at Elliot sitting opposite her, finally meeting his gaze.

Elliot just stared deeply at Julie, his expression filled with disappointment towards her.