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

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

his hand off. “Mr. Howard, it’s working hours. Plor

explain, I won’t just stop at this,” Damian said, staring at her

lips together and

didn’t want her to feel neglected, so whoever bought gifts had to get one

hitney remained silent.

“Your earrings, although smaller, have better cutting and craftsmanship than hers, Especially chose them

gave her those earrings, Whitney interrupted coldly.

really behove her?

looked up

he said.

annoyance “just want you to know that I’m not that easy

her nonsense or get worked up about it. Try to understand my difficulties. I’ll do hatever

H

Whitney. It was as if she

arguing further would lead nowhere Damian always had reasons that left her

Morris has already gone to Feriden, so we should have news about the medication soon” Damian raised his hand to smooth the crease

news did as her frustration. After

that you won’t be angry anymore.”

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

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

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

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

before going back

Whitney returned to

in the framed glasses, bong khaki bench coat, and slightly

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had been out of line, especially after he had helped her fix the wiring in her