When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 11 His Voice Makes Her Feel Safe

The umbrella blocked half of the light from the streetlamp, so Whitney couldn’t see the fleeting expression on Damian’s face Later, so I won’t gain”

When he saw her clothes dretched, he urged her to go upstairs quickly so that she wouldn’t catch a cold

Whitney nodded. “Okay. Drive safe,” she handed him the umbrella before walking toward the building

Damian watched her disappear into the elevator before turning around.

ed him say, “I have a video conference

He then dialed a number and put the phone to his ear. He said gently. “You know I have to make her change her mind today. I was always with you on her birthday every year Alright, wait for me at the villa”

After hanging up, he quickened his pace.

Afigure holding an umbrella stepped out from behind a tree. They glmed at Damian’s hack before walking in the opposite direction

Inside the elevator, Whitey pressed the button for the 16th floor and spaced out.

Realizing she was starting to waves, she quickly reminded herself that once a decision was made, there was no room for hesitation.

Suddenly, the elevator jolted violently and stopped.

Whitmey froze and looked up at the panel. The number “7” appeared, but it wasn’t complete. It was as if the elevator was about to reach the seventh for but hadn’t quite made it

emergency button, which directly connected to the property

Heights Management,”

The elevator broke down, and I’m stuck

member on the other end immediately reassured her, telling her not to worry. They would contact the maintenance workers right away

maintenance workers of the neighborhood who first assessed the situation. If It was beyond their ability or if it was an emergency, they would immediately report. It to the department.

was the first time Whitney had encountered such

to her anxiety was the fact that she had come across a news article about an elevator accident in another neighborhood just a few days ago. It made her so nervous that her

her phone and noticed she

hands, she dialed Damian’s number.

wanted to hear his voice. Perhaps it would

upset her, it was

a mechanical female voice sounded, and the call

he had mentioned having a video conference. It wasn’t a good time to distract him. But in the stillness of the elevator,

like she was weightless for a moment, and

the panel again,

Her pale face was reflected in the elevator mirror.

voice suddenly called her name from outside the elevator

“Yes, I’m inade

property management could easily access

How long will it take to get me out?” she asked.

answered, “Listen carefully. The maintenance workers are on their way. For now, Ineed you to do exactly what I say ”

this timber of night, the property staff would be working, but the maintenance workers

Even though it was