Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 204

“Julie, are you doubting my abilities?” Payne walked up to Julie, took a seat and said, “If I wasn’t a

hundred percent sure, do you think I would dare to come after Kerry’s reward? Do I look like I have a

death wish?”

Julie’s lack of trust in Payne wasn’t the issue, it was just that ever since Sansa and Kyle broke up

amicably, she had completely lost touch with him. She knew that Sansa had deep feelings for Kyle and

that he had genuinely cared for Sansa in the past. But back then she was young, she only knew that

Sansa and Kyle suddenly broke up, not knowing the exact reason why. The normally candid Sansa

never mentioned the cause of their breakup.

All she remembered was one day, Sansa held her and cried her heart out without saying a word. It was

only after her persistent questioning that Sansa finally revealed the reason. She seemed to have used

all her strength to say, “Joyce, it’s impossible for Kyle and me…”

Back then, the naive Julie encouraged Sansa to win back Kyle. She thought that persistence would

definitely yield a result, and even if it didn’t, there would be no regrets because at least she tried. But

looking back now, whether two people can end up together isn’t something that can be decided by one-

sided effort, is it?

She thought that Kyle would appear after something happened to Sansa, but he didn’t.

So much so that Julie completely forgot about Kyle’s existence later on. Now he’s appeared again, and

even paid a high price for her mother’s most treasured jewelry. What does this mean?

Julie looked at Payne and asked, “Is Kyle in Veridia now?”

Payne furrowed his eyebrows and shook his head, “Veridia? Kyle is a British citizen. After returning to

Britain, he didn’t continue to practice law, but opened a law firm. S&J International Law Firm now has

branches in thirteen countries around the world.”

After Payne finished, he turned to Kieran and said, “Kerry, tell me, how could he have established such

a large enterprise in such a short period of time if he didn’t have strong connections supporting him?”

“Kyle’s parents are both locals. I met them when he and Sansa got engaged. His family is very simple.

How could he be a British citizen? Did they immigrate?” Julie asked.

Payne shook his head, “I’m not sure about that. According to the electronic records, Kyle was born and

raised in London, Britain. He came to our country because he was working as a foreign affairs lawyer.

Although I haven’t found any information about his parents yet, but…

Payne handed his tablet to Julie and pointed at Kyle’s face on the screen, “Julie, do you think his facial

features look exactly like ours?”

Julie had seen this face many times. At first, she just thought he was handsome, with deep-set features

and clear contours, especially his cheekbones, which did look a bit mixed.

She said somewhat helplessly, “I do seem to remember him saying he’s a quarter British. Even Sansa

didn’t care about it at the time, how could I remember?”

“Julie, you’re so naive, how did you manage to catch such a cunning guy like Kerry?” Payne asked this

question, and the entire office immediately fell silent.

A few seconds later, Kieran sitting across from him finally said grimly, “I set the trap too perfectly. Mrs.

Hernandez has poor vision, so once she’s in, she can’t get

out.”

“Kerry, teach me how to set traps!” Payne patted Kieran’s shoulder trustingly.

“You better stick to your keyboard.” Kieran brushed Payne’s hand off his shoulder, then asked him,

“What do you want as a reward?”

Payne seemed to have already thought about what he wanted and answered very quickly, “Reward me

with a date with Julien.”

“Julien?” Julie raised her eyebrow.

Payne nodded vigorously.

Julie kindly reminded, “Julien might not be gentle with you…”

“For her, I’m willing to give it all!” Payne made a determined face.

Julie originally thought Kieran would definitely reject Payne’s ridiculous request. After such a date, it’s

uncertain whether Payne would be dead or alive.

But he actually nodded and said, “Understood.”

“Kerry, you can’t fool me!”

“And what if I do?” Kieran raised an eyebrow and looked at him deeply.

Payne thought for a long time, and finally said, “I know, Kerry would definitely not fool me!”

“…” What a wimp.

Payne happily took his laptop and left. Julie stood up and asked Kieran in confusion, “Are you really

going to help him ask Julien out?”

“Why not? Didn’t Ivan say he’s going to throw a big birthday party and invite everyone?” Kieran

reached out and stroked Julie’s long hair.

Julie gave him a thumbs up, “People often say women are crafty, but I think Mr. Hernandez is craftier

than any woman!”

“Are you praising or criticizing me?” He asked.

“The first half is praise, the second half is criticism.” After joking, she looked at Kieran and asked, “If the

ring really is from Kyle, what should we do?”

“What are your plans?” Actually, Julie always had her own ideas. He thought, she must have had a

plan before she asked this question.

Sure enough, after two seconds of silence, Julie looked up at him and said, “If we get the chance, let’s

try to contact him first…”

As soon as Julie finished speaking, Kieran took out his phone and dialed Karl’s number, “Arrange a

meeting with the CEO of S&J International Law Firm, Kyle.” When Kieran hung up the call, Julie said, “I

have his email, but it seems like he hasn’t used it since he broke up with Sansa. I tried to contact him

when Sansa had a car accident, but he didn’t respond, I was planning to try emailing him again when I

get home tonight…”

“You could try that. Just because he didn’t reply doesn’t mean he stopped using that email.” He said.

Julie nodded. While lunch break was not over yet, she pointed at Kieran’s computer and said, “Let me

use your laptop for a bit.

Kleran helped Julie unlock the laptop. Julie sat down at the desk and logged into her email. Kieran

stood behind her, hand on the desk, focusing on the computer

screen.

After Julie entered her password, she couldn’t help but turn her head and ask, “Mr. Hernandez, I don’t

mind you standing behind me, but could you stop breathing?”

“If I stop breathing, I’ll die.” Kieran’s answer sounded a bit aggrieved, “Keep your thoughts pure. Hurry

up and send the email, or you’ll be late for work this afternoon.” “Am I not pure? I…”

“What’s wrong with you? Why can’t I breathe behind you?” He interrupted her, causing her to forget

what she was about to say.

After holding her breath for a while, she finally said, “I feel ticklish, okay? If I blow on you, you’d feel

ticklish too!”

“Honey, keep your thoughts pure. This is a public place. How do you want me to help you stop feeling

ticklish?”

Julie elbowed Kieran in the chest, “Kieran, you’re such a scoundrel!”

“What, so I’m a scoundrel because I breathe?” He deliberately blew a puff of air behind Julie’s ear,

teasing her.

Julie turned her face to the computer and slapped herself on the face. With her back to Kieran, she

deliberately murmured to herself, “Julie, keep your thoughts pure!”

Kieran couldn’t help but laugh. Julie deliberately ignored him. She found the email address that she

hadn’t contacted for many years, then hesitated and turned to Kieran, “What should I write in the

email? Should I ask him if he is willing to meet with me? Or should I directly ask him about the meaning

of that ring?”

“Shall I do it?” Kieran asked for Julie’s opinion.

Julie nodded and made room for him to sit down.

Kieran sat down and pulled Julie into his lap.

“What are you doing?” She slapped Kieran’s hand around her waist.

Kieran answered her with a deliberate snort, “Don’t move! A tiny spark can start a huge fire.”

“Well, you better not give me a chance to spark then! Just let go of me now, and I guarantee there

won’t be any sparks!” Despite their bantering, Julie still sat on his lap, not daring to move.

“As long as you don’t move, the fire won’t start.” He said while his fingers swiftly tapped on the

keyboard.

Julie watched the computer screen attentively, “Kyle, did you give my mother that ring? If so, could you

tell me why you did that? If possible, could we meet? I’d like to thank you in person.”

The email was signed off as “Joyce Abraham”.

Kieran leaned close to Julie’s ear and asked softly, “Do you think this is okay to write that?”

Julie nodded, “I didn’t expect that not only can you flirt with women, but you can also lure men.”

Kieran was speechless.

He hit the send button, then turned Julie to face him, “When did I ever flirt with you?”

“Right now! Look at our position! Thank goodness the curtains are closed, otherwise the staff outside

might think I’m here to distract you from work.” Julie said.

Kieran didn’t respond to her comment but said directly to her, “Sweetie, take off your clothes.”

Julie was just joking, but she didn’t expect him to be so serious…

Julie instantly went on alert, “What are you trying to do?”

“What do you think I want you to take off your clothes for?” He winked at her mischievously, “Or should

I help you?”

Julie crossed her arms and struggled to stand up, “Mr. Hernandez, this is an office! You should keep

your thoughts pure!”

Kieran pulled her back into his arms and unbuttoned her suit. He asked righteously, “How am I not

pure?