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

their work and oblivious to the scene in

was Daian’s Dance Now, she wished she

his hand off. “Mr. Howard, it’s

won’t just stop

her lips together and turned back to face him

request. He didn’t want her

hitney remained silent.

cutting and craftsmanship than hers, Especially chose them for you,

her those earrings,

Do you really

looked up

jealous,” he

hint of annoyance “just want you to know that

Damian said with a smile. “If you say you’re not jealous, then you’re not. Don’t listen to her nonsense or get worked up about it. Try to understand my difficulties. I’ll do

H

Whitney. It was as if she were talking

arguing further would lead nowhere Damian always had reasons that left her without a counterargument

should have news about the medication

did as her frustration. After awhile, she

that you won’t be angry

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

teaved her. “Even if they did, we’re getting married soon. Sooner

feeling reassured, a swirl of conflicting

Whitney sand,

to her desk before going

Whitney returned

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

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