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

button, which directly connected to the property management.

Heights Management,” avoke answered.

resident of H–16-1 The elevator broke down,

her not to worry. They would contact the maintenance

assessed the situation. If It was beyond their ability or if it was an emergency, they would

the first time Whitney had encountered such a situation.

had come across a news article about an elevator accident in another neighborhood just a few days ago. It made her so

her phone and noticed she still

she dialed Damian’s number.

wanted to hear his voice. Perhaps it would ease her growing anxiety.

her, it was Damian who helped calm her

echo in the receiver until a mechanical female

conference. It wasn’t a good time to distract

the overhead light flickered twice, and the elevator dropped sharply. It felt like she was weightless for a moment, and Whitney gasped. There was another loud noise as the elevator stopped its descent.

looked up at the panel again, it showed the number

Her pale face was reflected in the elevator mirror. She silently prayed

suddenly called her name from outside

“Yes, I’m inade

person knew her name. After all, property management

can it be Hard? How long will it take to get me out?” she

carefully. The maintenance workers are on their way.

of night, the property staff would be working, but the maintenance

instra tioni.” Even though it was a stranger, his voler