Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 196

Chapter 196

On the way to Simpo Co., Julie picked up a veggie salad and then hopped a taxi with Ivan to the company building.

It wasn’t until they reached the entrance that Julie realized that it was here that Ivan’s identity was revealed.

She held onto Ivan’s hand tightly. This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

Ivan on the other hand, seemed to be feeling particularly proud, strutting into the company with her hand in his, occasionally turning his head back to say to Julie, “Kerry’s always worried that I might snatch his company away, so he never lets me come here!”

“Kerry is just looking out for you.” Julie found herself saying these words naturally, especially when it came to Kerry, which gave her a feeling of being married for a long time.

Ivan, stili holding Julie’s arm, suddenly laughed even more happily, “I’m Kerry’s favorite boy, you’re Kerry’s favorite woman, and you’re holding Kerry’s favorite salad. He’s definitely going to be happy later.”

Julie didn’t deny Ivan’s words, just smiled more softly. It still felt unreal, holding his hand, knowing he was her biological son.

Under the gaze of everyone, Julie and Ivan walked into the elevator. Although Ivan knew from a young age that Bertha was not his biological mother, and he didn’t have much contact with Bertha, he was well-educated by Kieran.

He was smart and cheerful, like a beautiful gift from God. Even though she had encountered many setbacks along the way, as long as he could be with her now, all the difficulties were worth it.

Since it wasn’t rush hour, Julie took the regular staff elevator with Ivan. Despite the elevator operator present, Ivan still tiptoed to press the elevator button, looking utterly adorable.

When the elevator stopped at the president’s office, everyone couldn’t help but look at her and Ivan. The moment she appeared downstairs with Ivan, the company’s working group chat had already spread the news.

Ivan, however, was full of confidence, wearing a joyous smile all the way, which made Julie laugh.

“Mrs. Abraham.” Karl nodded to Julic, finally he could call her by her name.

When Ivan saw Karl, he immediately exclaimed excitedly, “Karl!”

Karl’s face turned sour, he lowered his head and muttered, “Ivan.”

“Mom, you go feed dad! I want to chat with Karl.” Ivan said with confidence.

Julie didn’t have the chance to refuse, because Ivan had already pulled Karl and turned away.

She smiled helplessly, holding the salad in her hand, and walked towards Kieran’s office.

Kieran was staring intently at his computer.

When Julie knocked on the door, the man only answered with a “come in”, without even lifting his head. So she quietly put the salad on the coffee table and turned to leave. But at the moment she turned around, she was suddenly grabbed by the man’s wrist and pulled back to his side.

“Where are you going?” Kieran asked.

Julie laughed and patted his wrist, “I ordered some afternoon tea for staffs. Can’t just let the boss eat and neglect the staffs, right?”

This was actually Daphne’s suggestion. She thought it was a good idea to buy afternoon tea for the company’s employees, so she did. The takeout should be arriving soon, it was afternoon tea time and it wouldn’t affect the employees’ work.

He held her hand, looked up at her face, and found it more and more pleasing to the eye, “Go ahead.”

He let go of her hand, watched her turn and leave the office, then slowly stood up, adjusted his clothes and followed her.

Just then, the takeout arrived. Julie had the delivery guy lay out the pastries. All the employees thanked her with surprise, and flattery naturally followed. Although some people may gossip about her behind her back, those working in the president’s office were naturally diplomatic when face-to-face.

Julie smiled, just about to speak, when she saw Kieran push open the door of his office, walk straight towards her, and then naturally put his arm around her shoulder and said to the company employees, “Praising her is useless. I’ll give you a raise if you praise me in front of her.”

Seeing Kieran suddenly appear, Julie’s expression was a bit stiff. If she was treating everyone to afternoon tea, it was actually kind of sucking up to them, but if Kieran came out, the meaning would be completely different.

Actually, in Daphne’s words, buying something for the office was a workplace courtesy, even if normal employees were announcing a relationship they should do so. Plus she had previously worked in the president’s office, so everyone was relatively familiar with her. She just followed the courtesy and did this, not expecting Kieran to step in.

He also said to Tina who was enjoying the food not far away, “Go check for me, whether the welfare for other departments has arrived?”

Actually Julie only treated the employees of the president’s office, that was because she forgot to bring Kieran’s card when she went out, and her own financial resources could only treat the people in the president’s office.

Understanding Kieran’s hint, Tina who had been his secretary for many years, immediately put down the cake in her hand and said with a laugh, “It might be because Mrs. Abraham’s cake is too delicious.”

After she finished, Tina elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth, and gave Julie a thumbs-up, “Mrs. Abraham, Mr. Hernandez is very good to the staff, and he’s

super hot!”

Tina cleverly looked at Kieran, “Mr. Hernandez, remember to give me a raise.”

Having been a personal secretary for many years, Tina naturally knew what she could say and what she couldn’t.

After she finished speaking, she turned to distribute welfare to other departments.

With Tina’s opening remarks, the employees in the office immediately understood her meaning. Even though they had no hope of getting a raise, it wouldn’t hurt to butter up the boss.

“Yeah, Ms. Abraham, not only is Mr. Hemandez hot, he’s also very disciplined. He wouldn’t meet with female presidents from other companies.”

Still calling her Ms. Abraham, didn’t you hear that Tina is now Mrs. Abraham? Mrs. Abraham, Mr. Hernandez is not only disciplined but also responsible and wise, such a rare gem!”

“Such a man is a real catch, Mrs. Abraham, you must’ve saved the galaxy in your past life, huh?”

“The galaxy? She saved the entire universe.”

Kieran looked at the increasingly exaggerated comments from his employees, “Alright, save these compliments for my wife when I’m not around. Get back to work after your meal.”

Kieran glanced at the clock. They still had a few minutes before the afternoon tea break. He led Julie straight to their office, closed the door, and only then did Julie turn to Kieran and couldn’t help but laugh, “Mr. Hernandez, your employees really take after you.”

“I only praise what’s important.”

Julie opened the packaged salad, “Enough talk, let’s eat.”

She handed him the utensils, “Tell me what you wanted to talk about on the phone after you’re done eating.”

Julie leaned against the table while Kieran took the utensils, started eating and spoke, “I’ve looked into what you asked me about this morning. The two victims in the explosion were Neal Luther and Laird. As you said, Neal has a seven-year-old daughter named Nina Luther who has leukemia. His wife ran off with another man, and he couldn’t afford his daughter’s medical bills. Laird has an old mother with Alzheimer’s.”

Kieran’s words made Julie who was leaning against the table furrow her brows.

Just as Julie was about to speak, Kieran said, “I’ve already arranged for someone to take care of their families.”

The reason she told Kieran about this was in hopes that if it was true, Kieran could provide some help for the child. But Kieran had already arranged everything, so she took a vegetable slice with her spare utensils and handed it to him, “Thank you, the noble and kind Mr. Hernandez.”

“That’s it?” He stared at the slice of vegetable, but didn’t eat it.

Julie held it up, and retorted, “What else?”

“Let me think.” He said coldly, but she’d already put the vegetable slice in her mouth and started chewing like a rabbit.

“I held back my urge to kiss you, and kindly remind you. Madam, you’re making me very hungry.” He said, staring at her ever-moving mouth.

Julie was speechless for a moment, then she said, “Mr. Hernandez, could you be less direct and a little subtler?”

“I refrained from an impulse, and kindly remind you. Madam, you remind me of a feast.”

This man’s subtlety was unparalleled!

Julie took a tissue from the side and wiped her mouth, “Is what you wanted to talk about on the phone this?”

Speaking of this, Kieran’s eyes seemed to instantly become more serious, he put down his utensils, raised his head and asked Julie, “Do you remember the donation from Sansa Abraham?”

“The one with an unknown source?” At first, Julie thought it was from Kieran, and Daphne thought it was from Elliot.

When they both denied it, Dr. Brice told her that it was a grant from a charity, so Julie didn’t ask any more questions. She just didn’t understand why Kieran suddenly brought it up.

She answered, “I remember, why do you ask?”