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

windows, everyone was busy with their work and oblivious to the scene in the office. But if anyone looked up, they would see Damian bolding

she was Daian’s Dance Now, she wished

shook his hand off. “Mr. Howard,

won’t just stop

pressed her lips together and turned back to face

Grandpa’s request. He didn’t want her to feel neglected, so whoever bought gifts had to get one for her

hitney remained silent.

although smaller, have better cutting and

her those earrings,

Do you really behove

looked up at

he said.

hint of annoyance “just want

a smile. “If you say you’re not jealous, then you’re not. Don’t listen to her nonsense or get worked up about

H

It was as if she were

nowhere Damian always had reasons that left

news about the medication soon” Damian raised his

news did as her frustration. After awhile, she said, “Thank

that you won’t be angry anymore.”

kiss landed on her forehead, Whitney was startled and stepped back, then quickly gland wetside

one noticed,” Damian teaved her. “Even if they did, we’re getting

to his words, but instead of feeling reassured, a swirl

back to work now,” Whitney sand,

her return to her desk before going back behind his

work, Whitney returned

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 wiring