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.

she was Daian’s Dance Now, she

“Mr. Howard, it’s working hours.

me explain, I won’t just stop at this,” Damian

her lips together and

bought Rachel those earrings, but that was Grandpa’s request. He didn’t want her

hitney remained silent.

“Your earrings, although smaller, have better cutting and craftsmanship

her boyfriend gave her those earrings, Whitney interrupted coldly.

you really

looked up

he said.

not jealous,” Whitneys and with a hint of annoyance “just want you to know that I’m not that easy to

listen to her nonsense or get worked

H

swept over Whitney. It was as

further would lead nowhere Damian always had reasons

has already gone to Feriden, so we should have news about the medication soon” Damian

frustration. After awhile, she said,

that you won’t be angry anymore.”

forehead, Whitney was startled and stepped back, then quickly gland wetside

if they did, we’re getting

his words, but instead of feeling reassured,

to work now,” Whitney sand, then

to her desk before going back

Whitney returned to Canka Heights.

framed glasses, bong khaki bench

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had stopped him faoin joining them for breakfast last time and realized she had been out of line,