When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 16 Show Some Respect

“What are you doing? Whitney asked warily.

The house was dark, and they were al

Memories of that embarrassing night suddenly flashed through her mind, sending a shiver down her spine and covering her in goosebumps.

Noticing her tense and panded stance, Noel couldn’t help but find it amusing. Hesticupped off his jacket and began bosetting his the. “What do you think I want to do??

Whitney took a step back, and Noel immediately stepped forward toward her.

The faint light from her phone shone on Noel’s face, sharpening his already defined features and rasting shadows that deepened the intensity of his eyes.

Without his glosses, those eyes looked even more profound, A hint of a smile played on his lips, aching a dangerous allurg

shecouldn’t tear hun gaze away from

The sudden sound of Whitney hitting the dresser snapped her back to reality. She shouted sternly. “Tisaid it was a misunderstanding Ist time I’m not that kind of person, Norli Show some respect!”

Noel didn’Lrespond but reached out his hand

Just as Whitney was about to seteam, has hand brushed past her to grab a small toolbox from the dresser

“What are you walling for? Turn on the flashlight Noel said, then pot the toolbox on the ground and opened it

It turned out he just wanted to help her fix the wiring, but wearing a suit made it inconvenient

on the flashlight on her

the apartment units was similar, so Noel quickly found the electrical

tallennugh and had to stand on tiptoe to give

minutes later, Noel’s voice broke the silmer. “Try the

As she Dipped, the room lit up one by one, she checked

fix things

eldest grandson of the prestigious Howard family and the son of the deputy mayor–a man with a relied status and an air of noble temperament. Who would have thought he’d roll

on self in everything,” he said as be placed the tools

details of her place. It was neat, thoughtfully

done a great job renovating this place,”

a touch of pride in her expression designed in myself. tried to make the most of the space, so added some of

the house.”

confident and charming smile. So,

from the entryway to the dining area. “It’s a bit long. Since it’s part of the traffic flow, can’t put anything there. It feels

her words and nodded. “You’re right. But given the plot and area constraints, this design maximizes the space’s potential keep

“Walt, you designed

Institute, the very firm behind any of the city’s iconic landmarks and

reading about Noel back in college. Many of the buildings he designed had won awards both domestically

isn’t a solo endeavor,” Noel said. “Every project is the result of teamwork. Recognition may

unsung contributions of many behind the scenes. Unlike these who claimed all

suddenly changed the subject. “Are you content being a secretary?

her smille faded. “There’s nothing wrong with

now was not the

good at convincing yourself. A secretary’s role does suit you,” Noel said rolly, his tone