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,

paneto Whimey, sizing her up politely. Her eyes lingered on

hand on Whitney’s waist. “Yes, Aunt Madelyn You and Uncle

replied, then looked at Wimey again. “Damn, you have good taste. The gown from Cocles Boutique is the best in

Carlons Boutique?

knew little about high–end gowns, but she had heard of Carlos Boutique. Its historycould be traced back to

this game was expense, but

If she had known, she

had told Dumim she bought it in a shopping mall.

more she tried to avoid award

a shopping mall? Dumim asked, looking at

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

did open a store in the mall recently. They or upting of the times, making it easier for customers

time he brought over your own, but you might’ve

but then shrugged it off, deciding not to ask further.

greet them, and Elesa induced each

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

lie to you? Noel

mind. She looked

that

trust in each other. She wouldn’t lie

ektionship”

words, though pole on the surface, carried an undercurrent

tried to was the usation. “Mr. Damian and Ms. Spencer