Love’s Cunning Ruse

Chapter 25

Julie was pretty much desperate for a job, so when Elliot popped the question, she automatically asked back, Really?”

Elliot nodded seriously, “Absolutely. The working hours here are flexible, the salary is decent, and the tasks are pretty chill. Plus, the boss is a cool guy. This position has been vacant for a while, and I think you’d enjoy working here*

“Really?” Julie was skeptical “What kind of job is this? Does it pay that well?”

What Julie really wanted to ask was, if the pay was so good, why was the position still empty?

Elliot just smiled mysteriously, then gave a slight smirk, “Mrs. Sanches. This position has been vacant for almost thirty years. I think you’d fit perfectly, why don’t you

didn’t expect that Elliot was just pulling her leg. She gave him a polite smile, “Thanks for the offer, Mr.

looked at her stern face. He chuckled as he said, “I mean, why don’t we give it a whirl? You never

in her tracks and looked at Elliot’s sincere gaze, “Elliot, we are not a good match. Can you tell me why

can be so persistent in liking a woman for so many years who can’t even remember my name. Maybe you can tell me, what’s so good about you? What’s worth my longing? Or accept my proposal and let me try to dislike you. Maybe after we spend more

I once loved someone deeply for a long time. I know what it’s like to be obsessed with someone every day. I have tasted it, been hurt, and had my heart broken. Growing up is about experiencing pain and understanding life. If you think you love someone to the point where you can

that, Julie got on the bus

left Elliot

Julie leave. He hailed a taxi

bought lunch and was on her way to the hospital