Love's Cunning Ruse novel 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.

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, still 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 Julie, 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.