Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 245

Noblewood Retreat.

It's Sunday today and Ivan had no classes. He was just chilling on the couch, watching TV. Sitting next to him was Julie, leaning on Kieran. The three of them made a pretty cozy picture, just lounging around and watching TV.

On the screen, Lionel said, "I've got a slip of paper here with a fan's name on it. Let's reveal who the lucky fan is together."

Julie, tugging nervously at Kieran's sleeve, said, "I've already told Daphne to lay low. She should be able to dodge this, right?"

Pausing, she asked, "But what if she can't get away?"

Kieran responded, "Lionel is going after Daphne. If she manages to escape, that would be something."

Julie sighed, "This is all your fault. You knew I had the speaker on, yet you let Lionel hear Daphne's location!"

Kieran responded innocently, "I had no idea Daphne was trying to avoid Lionel."

Left speechless by this, Julie tried to console herself, "It's okay. Daphne is with her parents. She should be fine."

On the video, Lionel had already revealed the name he drew. It's 'Daphne'.

He even made a joke, "What a coincidence, this fan's name is the same as the woman who means the most to me."

Julie turned to Kieran and asked, "What does 'the woman who means the most' mean to you guys?"

Kieran responded, "I can't speak for others, but for me, the most important woman is the woman I love the most. No matter what happens, I want to be there for her right away. I want to be with her for a lifetime."

Julie nodded and said, "You could write a book, 'How to Pursue Your Partner' or maybe just 'The Secret to Winning Over Your Partner'."

Before Kieran could respond, he heard Ivan's voice from the side, "Mom, is Dad saying that you're the woman I care about the most? Because no matter what happens to you, I want to be there for you right away. I also want to be with you for a lifetime."

Seeing his son's innocent face, Kieran couldn't help but be alert.

Upon hearing this, Julie immediately hugged her son and said, "Ivan, you're also the person I care about the most."

Feeling smug, Ivan asked, "What about Dad?"

Seeing Kieran's expression, Ivan knew he had achieved his goal. He quickly pointed at the TV and said, "Oh no, Lionel is going straight to Daphne's car!"

Julie turned to the TV. Lionel and the camera crew were walking towards the parking lot, reading out the license plate number as they go.

They stopped in front of a newly parked car, and several cameras were pointing at the car door.

The door opened, and all the passengers got out with shocked expressions. Lionel stood not far from the car door, an assistant holding an umbrella for him.

Daphne, holding her parents' hands, barely stood up when she saw Lionel standing outside the car. Despite the car window between them, the man's gaze seemed to penetrate the glass.

She wrapped her scarf tighter around her head, gripping her parents' sleeves tightly.

The driver's voice rang out, "Last three passengers, please disembark."

Only after making sure she's bundled up tightly did Daphne finally muster the courage to get out of the car. Her head was almost tucked into her neck, but Lionel still called her out, "Daphne!"

On this side of the TV, Julie gripped Kieran's sleeve, "Do you think Mr. Lionel has lost it? Didn't he say he didn't want to marry Daphne? Why is he making such a scene?"