Love's Cunning Ruse novel Chapter 253

Lionel's announcement about his retirement from showbiz was no joke. Julie walked into the restaurant just in time to see this news on TV.

He made a simple post on Facebook. He promoted Director Babur's new film, saying it would be his last acting gig.

The media immediately reached out to Lionel's agency, hoping for an interview. Lionel, being a good sport, agreed. He said he was done with Seasons of Love and had put a stop to all his work, even the promo activities for Babur's film. He planned to focus on his family from now on.

Lionel's family had always been a mystery. The media took this chance to ask about it. When asked what he meant by focusing on his family, Lionel said, "I fell in love with a woman and I want to marry her. She is the most important to me and I want to be there for every significant moment in our lives."

This stirred up the showbiz world. Fans flooded Lionel's Facebook page with comments, eager to know who the woman was. The most likely candidate seemed to be Daphne, who had been interacting with Lionel a lot recently.

When asked if Daphne was the woman he was in love with, Lionel didn't give a direct answer. He said, "When she is ready to go public, I'll be happy to share our good news."

A reporter asked Lionel if he was worried about losing fans by revealing his personal life. Lionel just laughed and said, "I only want to make it public if I’m indeed in love with someone. I’m eager to let the whole world know that I love her, but it's up to her to go public."

Julie, watching the interview in the lobby, was moved by Lionel's attitude. His responses made all the reporters' hearts flutter.

Daphne, who happened to see the interview as she entered the restaurant, walked up to Julie and said, "Oh my God, Lionel is such a good actor. I almost believed him."

"He's decided to retire. How can it be fake?" Julie looked at Daphne. She was dressed in a down jacket, with a face mask and sunglasses, and couldn't help frowning. "Daphne, you look like a celebrity or a lunatic." Julie commented.

Daphne was speechless. After removing her sunglasses and hat, she dragged Julie to the office. She seemed excited, saying. "Alaric and Edda agreed with me. Mrs. Flores says the world of the rich is complicated. She told me not to get involved easily."

Before Daphne could finish her sentence, she heard Julien say, "Lionel is not bad."

Both Julie and Daphne turned to see Julien. She dressed in black sportswear, sat at Julie's desk with a pen in hand, and was writing something on a piece of paper.

Surprised to see Julien, Julie asked, "Julien, what brings you here?"

"Kieran sent me." Julien said.

"Kieran?" Julie was even more surprised, "What did he want you to do?"

"How should I know?" Julien replied.

Daphne excitedly walked towards Julien, asking, "What are you writing?"

Before Daphne could reach Julien, two thugs suddenly burst through the door. One of them grabbed Julie's neck and demanded, "Where is the ring?"

Julien threw her pen at the thug's hand. Caught off guard, the thug let go of Julie due to the pain.

Julie quickly moved towards Julien, shielding Daphne behind her. Julien jumped over the desk and kicked at the thug. The thug dodged and pulled out a dagger.

"Watch out!" Julie shouted.

The thug stabbed at Julien, who ducked and kicked the thug. Caught off guard, the thug retreated.

The thug who had been stabbed in the hand moved menacingly towards Julie again. Julie picked up a golf club and held it tight.

Daphne threw a pencil at the thug's face. He shielded his face.

"Go get help!" Julie swung the golf club at the thug and told Daphne.

Daphne stood still as the thug grabbed the golf club from Julie. Julie quickly let go to avoid being dragged.

Julien grabbed the thug's wrist, twisted his hand behind his back, and stabbed it into the desk with the thug's dagger. The thug was immobilized with pain.

Seeing the other thug going for Julie, she backed into a corner, shielding Daphne. Julien picked up the golf club and hit the thug from behind, then kicked his knees. She got him in a chokehold and pinned him to the ground.

Three men in black suits appeared at the door. Julien stood on the fallen thug, took out her dagger, and threw it to Julie. She was about to attack the men in suits when Julie stopped her.