When Love Is a Lie

apter 20 You’re Jealous

dan’s expression visibly darkened.

won’task anymore. Please don’t be angry,” Rachel said as she threw herself into his arms, hugging him rightly.

imian caressed her head. “I remember you liked that necklace last time. I’ll take you to buy it in a couple of days.”

chel looked up at him, her eyes filled with gratitude. “I just glanced at it a few times. Damian, you’re so good to me.”

ith that, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips to his

Le desire inside Damian fared instantly, and he kissed her back feel the spun Rachel around and pinned her against the wall.

le next second, the stairwell became filled with the sound of their heavy breathing.

hitney was sarting through the online meeting records from the past six months

stthen, Sophie walked up to her and knocked on her disk “Mr. Howard wants you tobring the contract for the last project to his office.”

Knight, I got it”

hitney found the contract and headed to the CDC’s office.

1. fr. Howard, this is the project contract you wanted,” she said in a business–like tone. She put down the contract and burned to leave

amian glanced at her, then casually flipped through the contract before putting it back down

Don’t you want to hear my explanation?” he asked in a low voice.

hitney kept her eyes downcast and said coldly, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be leaving now.”

Whitney turned to leave, Damian quickly stood up, walked around the desk, and grabbed her arm

was busy with their work and oblivious to the scene in the office. But if anyone looked

whole world to know that she was Daian’s Dance Now, she wished she had no relationship with

hand off. “Mr. Howard, it’s working hours. Plor don’t touch

just stop at this,” Damian

pressed her lips together and turned back to

I bought Rachel those earrings, but that was Grandpa’s request. He didn’t want her to feel neglected, so whoever bought gifts had to get one for her well

hitney remained silent.

have better cutting and craftsmanship than hers, Especially chose them

boyfriend gave her those earrings, Whitney interrupted

chuckled. “She’s talking nonsense. Do you really behove

up

jealous,” he

Whitneys and with a hint of annoyance “just want

not jealous, then you’re not. Don’t listen to her

H

swept over Whitney. It was as

further would lead nowhere Damian always had reasons that left her

the medication soon” Damian raised his hand to smooth the crease

as her frustration. After awhile, she said, “Thank you.”

that you won’t be

startled and stepped back, then quickly gland

did, we’re getting married soon. Sooner

feeling reassured, a swirl of

to work now,” Whitney sand, then hurriedly left.

to her desk before

returned to Canka Heights.

saw Noel approaching in the framed glasses, bong khaki bench coat, and slightly raised collar acentuated his

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for breakfast last time and realized she had been out of line, especially after he had helped her fix the