Love’s Cunning Ruse ( Mr.Kieran And Julie )

Chapter 49

In the private room of the hotel.

It seemed like everyone was conspiring, despite so many available seats, they’d left the one next to Julie for Kieran. By the time Kieran came back from his call, the only spot left was next to Julie,

Daphne, worried, whispered to Julie, Julie, should we swap seats?”

Julie shook her head. Swapping seats now would only make things more awkward, wouldn’t it?

She tried to keep things lowkey. The first half of the dinner went smoothly until Porter, having had too much to drink, suddenly became melancholic and started reminiscing about the past. He even blurted out to Julie, Julie, you have no idea, I used to admire you so much, you were so head over heels in love! Why didn’t you end up with Mr. Hernandez? Here, Julie, I toast to you, for love, for youth!”

With that, Porter handed Julie a full glass of hard liquor

so much to catch up on when they gathered. After a few drinks, everyone was a bit tipsy. They all stood up and egged Julie on, “Come on, Porcupine’s right,

to leave without

could not drink, otherwise, she

picked up the glass and downed

you should toast to Julie, weren’t you guys

raised her glass and smiled at Julie. “Julie, here’s to

already blushing from the drinks she’d been sipping, shook her head and laughed. “I can’t hold my liquor well, I’ll make a fool of myself if I get

about we play Quarters? If you win, I drink. If you lose, you drink two?” Viviana was always up

quickly waved her off. “No way, I don’t know how to play”

voice suddenly sounded from the side, suggesting it