Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 45
When Kieran said to Julie with deep affection, “I believe in you,” Julie felt a pang in her heart.
Adeline gave Julie and Kieran a puzzled look as if questioning what was going on between them. Shifting the topic, Kieran said
to Julie, “I was expecting you to discuss compensation with me at lunch today, but you didn’t show up...
“I didn’t stand you up. I never agreed to meet with you,” Julie cut in, clarifying her position.
Adeline nodded, realizing that Kieran had scheduled the meeting with Julie to discuss compensation. The restaurant was close
to Simpo Co, so it didn’t seem odd for Kieran to be dining there. But Adeline was suspicious. Was a car accident compensation
really something that required Kieran to show up in person?
“The car is mine, Mr. Hernandez. If you want to discuss compensation, talk to me,” Adeline interjected, grinning at Kieran.
But he barely glanced at Adeline before asking, “Were you the one driving?”
“I wasn’t.” Adeline shook her head, then excitedly said to Kieran, “But I can take full responsibility. Give me your number, and
about the rest...
“Julie,” Kieran suddenly called out Julie’s name, his voice clear and magnetic.
Julie, who thought she was off the hook and was drinking water, choked when Kieran completely ignored Adeline across the
table and called her name.
Startled, she choked Kieran patted her back. “Still as clumsy as ever, huh?”
Such an affectionate tone....
Adeline looked at Kieran and Julie, “You two...”
Before Kieran could open his mouth to answer, Julie beat him to it, “I’m his ex–wife. We’re no longer involved.”
Julie knew it was better to clearly define their relationship than to let Kieran be vague about it.
At last, Adeline understood. “So not all the rumors were false.”

She picked up her expensive Hermès handbag, a devilish smile playing across her lips as she looked at Julie. “Ms. Abraham,
since this is your mess, you should take care of the repair costs yourself.” Adeline’s change of attitude was swift, but she had a
point.
Once the haughty Adeline turned and left, Julie moved her chair closer to Kieran, looking at him.
After a pause, she finally said, “I’m broke”
The fact that Julie could say this with such confidence didn’t surprise Kieran. He propped his chin on his hand, thought for a
moment, then looked up at Julie seriously. “Then you can pay with your body.”
Julie looked up, meeting Kieran’s gaze. He must’ve really despised her for saying such a horrible thing.
Julie was silent for a few seconds, then slowly pulled out her phone and dialed Daphne. “Hey, do you know any insurance
agents? I mean ones that handle accident insurance.”
“You want to buy accident insurance?” Daphne’s voice came over the phone.
Julie gave Kieran a cold stare, then told Daphne, “Yes, accident insurance. Put Kieran’s name as the beneficiary. I plan to
commit suicide and leave all my insurance money to him so that he can take care of himself in the future.”
Kieran was speechless.