When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 3 He Asking That on Purpose

Adılan and Elena quickly made their way to the entrance of the banquet hall, their hurried steps dearing the attention of all present

at that moment, the doors opened to reveal an elegantly dressed woman in a lavender sut, radiating sophistication and grace. Beside her stood a young man in a well–tailored suit

Whime’s garlanded on the min, recognizing him as Nor

Wearing silver–dimmed glasses, his cool demeanor and deep ryes accentuated his striking features, drauding staren from the crowd.

“That’s Mrs. Howard and her son, samoone who repaired them whispered “didn’t expect not only the heir of Howard but also Mrs. Howard herself to attend the York

Lady’s banquet ”

“the deputy ‘there

“Don’t be silly The deputy mayor wouldn’t show up to an event like this. But having his wife and son here is already a great honor for the Yorks.”

Steamshule, Adrian and Elena mere personally escorting Madelyn and Borl to the banquet.

“Aur Madelyn,” Damian respectfully greeted her.

“Damian, good to see you,” Madelyn implied warmly, her lips carrying a pale smile. Though age had left its mark in faint lines, her beauty and elegance were undiminished

Standing beside Damian, Whitney gave a polite gresting “Mrs Howd”

married yet, Whitnepcouldn’t address her

sizing her up politely. Her eyes lingered on the dress, and a flicker of amusement crossed

Whitney’s waist. “Yes, Aunt Madelyn You

then looked at Wimey again. “Damn, you have good taste. The gown from Cocles Boutique is the best in Seabourke. It is your fee perfer the ”

Carlons Boutique?

little about high–end gowns, but she had heard of Carlos

was expense, but she hadn’t realized

had Noel generace from Coins Boutique? If she had

had told Dumim she bought it

to avoid award stations,

store in a shopping mall? Dumim asked, looking at Whitney

explain and was about to insistitom

open a store in the mall recently. They or upting of the times, making it easier for customers to access their designs.” “that so? I don’t remember hearing about it,” Madelyn said, a hit

brought over your own, but you might’ve forgotten, Noel explined.

moment but then shrugged it off, deciding

greet them, and Elesa induced each of them

looked at Noel with a smulle, holding Whitney’s wait more tightly,” see if you hadn’t explained, I might have thought Whitney had

she lie to you? Noel asked, placing a

looked up at Noel, her eyes shouring

that

“It’s just a joke Whitney and the complete trust in each other. She wouldn’t lie to me unless someone is trying to

ektionship”

pole on the surface, carried an undercurrent that

Damian and Ms. Spencer make the perfectch