Chapter 3 Who’s Most Important to Him

As the call connected, whimney said, “Sophie, there’s an important document that Mr. Howard needs to sign. Can you send me the addre

She called Damian’s primary secretary, Sophie Tucker She knew all of Damian’s work schedules.

“Work engagement? He doesn’t have any engagements tonight. He left the office early.” Sophie replied.

“Really? No last minute arrangements?”

“Even if there were, he would’ve called me to make restaurant reservations

work engagement tonight?”

Right, Whitney had forgotten about that. If anyone wanted to date with Damian, they had to make arrangements in advance. There would be no last–minute arrangements

So, when Billy mentioned that Damian had something to do, it definitely wasn’t work–related

After hanging up, Whitney sat in silence for a moment, then ate her meal akine.

A work message from a colleague popped up. After she read it, she accidentally tapped into Instagram while esiting the screen

The first post caught her eye. It was a photo Rachel had just posted.

Rachel, dressed in a hospital gown, was leaning against a man’s chest with ablissful smile. The photo was captioned, “Love is knowing that you’ll be right here by my side with Just one call”

Although the man’s lace wasn’t visible, Whitney immediately recognized the moan as Damian.

The dark blue tie with a subtle pattern was the same one she had picked out for him two weeks ago, and it was the one he wore tod

Het hratt serted to be placed by sharp needles. She barely managed to steady herself with her hands on the cable.

A voice inside her whispered, “Are you still going to lie to yourself?

Whitney didn’t fall asleep until the early hours. When she Linally woke up and went commuta she heard sounds coming frohthekitchen.

“Morning,” Demian appound with a cup of warm milk and placed it on the dining table, where a full spread had already been prepared.

He smiled gently as he approached her and leaned in to give her a morning kiss. Put as his lips neared her check, Whitney rited her heat.

Damian paused for a moment, then seemed to understand. “Are you upset because I didn’t have dinner with you last night?“.

and refused

We had dinner and played poker. By the time t got back, it was already midnight. I’ll introduce him to you sometime, I’ll tell han that if he wants to meet with me in the fire, he’ll need to ask Mrs. Howard

her phone for a moment before turning it to face him. “Is your friend Rachel?

Damian glanced down at her phone, his lowered eyelids concealed his motions.

silence

disappointed smile. “So, you were with her last night.”

“Rachel got into a car accident. She didn’t want to worry her

was such a reasonable explanation.

not blind, Dwalan.”

Rachel was hugging him it was anything bar

Uncle Danian. How could I

was a wartime comrade of rijah’s with the yanes family passing away everly, Rachel was the only one lett. Out of respect for his

didn’t love you, why would I

an answer for that as well. “Yeah, I’ve been wondering that too.”

colder as she persisted

“I’m not

tumed red–rimmed she took a deep breath “Let’s and

away, but Damuan suddenly grabbed her

pished the cup of milk into her hands. “Even if you’re not hungry, at least drink this We’ll poto the Howard residence for

off with no further explanations. In his eyes, her emotions were nothing more than a childish tantrum.

didn’t care whether she bebeved him

feeling well I’m not going Whitney turned her

I’ll pick you up at noon “With that, Damian walked out the door without giving

was her first time seeing

In the end,

Whitney went with Damian to the

it had been over two weeks since she last visited, she figned

the car, but she pulled away, only for him to grab it

Derek Howard, along with this family,

Most important to Him.

time, Elijah was helped downstairs by Rachel

him with

Did you and Damian have a fight? Tell me I’ll pin that rascal in his place,” ja trased. His gray hair contrasted with the spark in his repes at he gaver Whitney a playful, serious

Dan quickly defended himself, “Why would fightwith Whimney? Don’t accuse

responded with a smile, “I’m sorry for not coming to visit you sooner, Grandpa But thankfully, Rachel has

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