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

to the scene in the office. But if anyone

she was Daian’s Dance Now, she wished

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

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

together and turned back to face him

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

hitney remained silent.

and craftsmanship than hers, Especially chose them for you, Whitney…”

said her boyfriend gave her those earrings,

“She’s talking nonsense. Do you really behove her? But I’m

looked up at

he said.

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

you’re not. Don’t listen to her nonsense

H

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

nowhere Damian always had reasons that left

should have news about the medication soon” Damian raised his

frustration. After awhile, she said, “Thank

that you won’t

kiss landed on her forehead, Whitney was startled

we’re getting married soon. Sooner

listened to his words, but instead of feeling reassured, a swirl of conflicting motions filled her

Whitney sand, then hurriedly left.

return to her desk before going

returned to Canka Heights.

distance, she saw Noel approaching in the framed glasses, bong khaki bench coat, and slightly raised collar

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and realized she had