Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 103

Some of those clothes were handmade by Bertha herself? And Bertha was sure she and Kieran Hernandez were getting back together? From what angle was she coming from to say that?

Julie stood frozen, finding it hard to imagine. Since her divorce five years ago and her recent run-in with Kieran, things were spiraling out of control, like vines wrapping tighter and tighter. Even the things she was once sure of were starting to go haywire. From the moment Bertha leaped to her death in front of her, everything changed.

All of the past tangled up like a ball of yarn, making Julie feel all kinds of messed up.

Daniel clearly didn't give two hoots about what Julie was thinking now. He looked at Julie excitedly and asked, "So you're saying Kerry has a son? Is that for real?"

Only then did Julie snap back to reality and looked at Daniel, asking, "Do you think I look like him?"

"I'm not him, how would I know if he had a son? If you're so curious, go ask him yourself!" Julie shot back quickly.

Watching Julie turn to find Kieran, Daniel finally got why Kieran had married Julie. They were birds of a feather.

As Julie picked up her skirt and walked out, Kieran was already dressed and sitting on the couch waiting for her.

"Let's go." Kieran casually slipped his phone into his pocket, stood up, and headed for the door.

By the time Julie, in her high heels, caught up, Kieran was already in the car. Karl stood by the car door, opening it for Julie and respectfully said, "Please get in the car, Mrs. Hernandez."

Karl had just managed to kick the habit of calling her that, and now he had to pick it up again. Julie didn't get in the car, but stood by the door asking Kieran, "Where are you planning to take me?"

"Get in, and I'll tell you." The man's deep voice came from inside the car.

Julie hesitated. She didn't immediately get in the car, but firmly said, "If you don't say, I won't get in."

"No contract talk then. If you get in, you'll at least have half an hour to discuss the contract with me."

As a businessman, there was a reason why Kieran was successful. For instance, he always knew exactly how to hit where it hurt. After Daniel's talk, Julie almost forgot why she came all this way with Kieran.

But with Kieran's reminder, she immediately remembered. She had followed Kieran all the way to Daniel's for the contract. How could she forget her original purpose?

No matter what Kieran's plan was, he wouldn't kill her, right? Thinking about this, Julie glanced at Karl and she got in the car.

Just as the car door closed and before the car could start, Julie couldn't wait to start talking to Kieran, "About our contract..."

"What did Daniel tell you?" Kieran cut her off.

All of Julie's questions were suddenly stuck in her throat like a fishbone, unable to come out. After a moment of silence, she found her voice again. "I asked him where you're taking me. He said he didn't know."

"Oh? Is that so?" The man's slightly raised tone clearly didn't believe Julie's words. Julie felt like Kieran was a mind reader and was always able to see through her lies unknowingly.

But Julie didn't explain, and asked Kieran instead, "So where are you taking me?"

"To a hotel, to get a room, and sleep," the man said.

Julie was stunned for a second, then suddenly laughed. "You want me to go to a hotel with you to sleep, while I'm dressed in a gown and high heels, with makeup on? When did your hobbies become so unique?"

Obviously, Julie didn't believe Kieran would take her to a hotel to sleep now, so she was still comfortably sitting next to Kieran, but she never expected the car to actually stop at a hotel.

Julie leaned on the car window and saw the Starlight Haven Hotel. Karl, in the passenger seat, had already gotten out to open Kieran's door. Julie was scared, immediately grabbing Kieran's sleeve. "Um..."

"Scared?" The man's mouth curled into a teasing smile.

Julie let go of Kieran's hand, then pointed to the Starlight Haven Hotel outside the car window and asked him, "Are you serious?"

"Taking you into the hotel?" He deliberately asked an extra question, then put on a thoughtful look, finally giving her a confirmed answer. "Yes, I am serious."

"Oh," Julie replied, but she didn't seem to have any intention of getting out of the car with Kieran. Instead, she took out her phone from her bag.

Kieran got out of the car but noticed Julie didn't follow. He looked back at the car. The woman was holding her phone, silently dialing the emergency number.

When the elevator doors opened again, all the fancy-dressed people got off on this floor. Kieran casually took Julie's hand and placed it on his arm, leading her out of the elevator.

The elevator stopped at the twenty-ninth-floor lobby. Julie shot Kieran a glance, then yanked her hand away from his arm, covering her mouth. "I need to use the restroom."

"Sure."

Julie hurried off to the restroom, with Kieran trailing behind leisurely.

Inside the restroom, Julie wiped off all her lipstick before washing her hands. Just as she was pondering how to discuss the contract with Kieran, a familiar female voice rang out next to her, "I thought I was seeing things, but it really is you? You're looking a lot prettier than before."

Julie didn't expect to run into Adeline. Adeline looked stunning in a fiery red gown that perfectly hugged her curves. Her long, wavy hair reached her waist, and her bright red lipstick gave her an alluring aura that was hard to ignore.

Julie always knew Adeline was a head-turner. She gave Adeline a smile and a nod, then made to leave. But a light orange lipstick caught Julie's eye.

"It's brand new, the color is more natural and matches your outfit perfectly," Adeline said.

Julie appreciated Adeline's kind offer, but declined, "Thanks, but I don't need it..."

"Do you need my help?" Adeline asked, already opening the lipstick. "Come on, I'm good at this!"

Julie quickly stopped Adeline. "I'll do it myself..."

So, Julie found herself reapplying lipstick in front of the mirror.

Adeline leaned against the sink, watching Julie. "That old car you hit, I've already gotten rid of it. Didn't I tell you not to worry about paying me back? You're transferring money to me every month, doesn't that get tiring?"

"It's the least I can do," Julie replied with a smile.

Adeline didn't press the issue further, instead, she asked, "Are you here for Elliot's engagement party, too?"