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

in the office. But if anyone looked up, they would see Damian bolding Whimney’s

the whole world to know that she was Daian’s Dance Now,

immediately shook his hand off. “Mr. Howard, it’s working

just stop at this,”

together and turned back

was Grandpa’s request. He didn’t want her to feel neglected,

hitney remained silent.

have better cutting and craftsmanship than hers, Especially

boyfriend gave her those earrings, Whitney interrupted coldly.

talking nonsense. Do you really

up at

jealous,” he

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

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

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swept over Whitney. It was as if she were talking to

Damian always had reasons that left her

have news about the medication soon” Damian raised his hand to smooth the crease between her brows

her frustration. After awhile,

won’t be angry

was startled and

her. “Even if they did, we’re getting married soon. Sooner or later, they’know

words, but instead of feeling reassured, a swirl of conflicting motions filled her heart

Whitney

return to her desk before going

work, Whitney returned

Noel approaching in the framed glasses, bong

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