Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 21

Kieran wasn’t using a mic, but his voice rang loud and clear, especially for the reporters at the front of the stage. The journalists were all pumped up, snapping away with their cameras, capturing this special moment.

After all, the love life of Kieran, the CEO of Simpo Co, had always been a mystery. Apart from his acknowledged relationship with Bertha, no one had ever heard of him having an ex–wife.

During the years of their secret marriage, Julie imagined countless ways they would reveal their relationship to the world. She even thought that they might keep it a secret forever. To Julie back then, being with Kieran was happiness enough.

But none of her imagined scenarios included what was happening right now.

Kieran just blurted out that he was divorced and casually called her ‘Joyce‘ in front of everyone.

Julie, who thought she was tough as nails, felt like she’d been sucker–punched when Kieran spoke.

made small talk with her, smiling all the while. “Ms. Abraham and Joyce do have some similarities in looks and height, just different personalities. Ms. Abraham is a bit more headstrong than

with the ‘Joyce“?

was on the operating table, she was no longer

was Elliot’s presence that helped Julie

without personality indeed isn’t

forgot to tell her. Maybe then we wouldn’t have divorced.” Kieran said seriously

were fixed on Julie, as if he were trying to

heard the funniest joke in the world. That

Julie forced a smile and said, “Breakups happen because people aren’t right for each other.

have