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”

yet, Whitnepcouldn’t

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

waist. “Yes, Aunt Madelyn You and Uncle Beckham must

you have good taste. The gown from Cocles

Carlons Boutique?

Carlos Boutique.

this game was expense, but she hadn’t realized it was from

had Noel generace from Coins Boutique? If she had known, she would thate when

told Dumim she bought it in a

tried to avoid award stations, the more

Botique opened store in a shopping mall?

didn’t know how to explain and was about to insistitom shopping m

“Carlos Boutique did 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,

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

for a moment but then shrugged it off, deciding not

to greet them, and Elesa induced each

a smulle, holding Whitney’s wait more tightly,” see if you hadn’t explained, I might have

you? Noel asked, placing

if something had just exploded in mind. She looked up at Noel, her eyes shouring a hint of displeasur

asking that on

just a joke Whitney and the complete trust in each other. She wouldn’t

ektionship”

on the surface, carried an undercurrent that was palpable..

the usation. “Mr. Damian and Ms. Spencer make the perfectch No one