When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 9 Come Home With Me Tonight

Noel was wearing a black casual suit with a brown crew–neck T–shirt underneath. His simple attire still made him stand out as nude as

It seemed he noticed her gaze, as he turned to look in Whitney’s direction.

Whitney was quick to react. She grabbed the mit on the table to hide her face.

Had it not been for that night, she would’ve greeted him confidently. But now, it was just too awkward to do so

“What are you looking at Thomas York, who was standing next to Noel, asked as he followed Nect’s gor,

There were customers ordering and restaurant staff passing by nothing particularly out of the ordinary.

Noel retracted his gaze and answered, “The environment.”

wood in the crowd

“what? Didn’t you design this restaurant? It should the new in you,” Thomas remarked. He then glanced and with some regret. “The design’s good, but it’s a bit hard to relax in this setting. A place with such class doesn’t really suit a playboy like me”

Thomas was always surrounded by beniful women when attending events.

“I’s good for your health” Noel replied indifferently.

gasped. “Well, thank

they talked, the group was led

pecking from behind the menu, let out a breath

didn’t expect to run into Noel here. To avoid further awkwardness, she’d have

Damian’s voice came from above

saw him staring at her in surprise. “Sorry to keep you waiting. There was some traffic on the

saying he was heading to the company’s bunch

here” Her tone was cold, hiding

to see the dishes and then took out a small black vehet box.

lowered her gaze. She didn’t need to us to know

pills–from necklaces, earrings, to rings. He gave her a diamond necklace on

it would suit you.” Since she didn’t take the box from him, heopened it himself inside were finely

them on.” Damian moved to

eat first. I’m

been served. Whinery picked up her cutlery and began tosing on the food. No matter how bad her mood was, she shouldn’t take it out on the food or her

Stomach

was silent for a couple of seconds before smiling and encouraging her to eat more. He even

wanted to join the architecture department,” he said as he put lood on her plate. “There’s an opening for

and looked up

she once loved. She had also told Damian before that