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 you for that.”

talked, the group

behind the menu, let out a breath of relier.

here. To avoid further awkwardness, she’d have to

saldenly, Damian’s voice came from above her.

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

in the attemoon, saying he was heading

Her tone was cold, hiding anymotion.

gave the water instructions to see the dishes and then took out a small black vehet box. “Here’s a gift for you. See

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

necklaces, earrings, to rings. He gave her a diamond necklace on her last

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

put them on.” Damian

first. I’m hungry.”

cutlery and began tosing on the food. No matter how bad her

Stomach

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

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

paused and looked up

on the major she once loved. She had also told Damian before that she wanted to transfer