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”

they weren’t married yet, Whitnepcouldn’t address her intily.

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

placed his hand on Whitney’s waist. “Yes, Aunt Madelyn You and Uncle Beckham must attend our

family. We wouldn’t miss it,” Madelyn replied, then looked at Wimey again. “Damn, you have good taste. The gown from Cocles

Carlons Boutique?

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

could tell that this game was expense, but

she had known, she would thate when

ago, she had told Dumim she bought it in a shopping

to avoid award stations, the more she seemed to find

opened store in a shopping mall? Dumim

explain and was about to insistitom shopping m

interjected, “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?

mentioned at time he brought over your own, but

moment but then shrugged it off, deciding not to

then, others approached to greet them, and Elesa induced each

Whitney’s wait more tightly,” see if you hadn’t explained, I might have thought Whitney had lied to me.”

to you? Noel asked,

in mind. She looked up at Noel, her eyes shouring a hint of displeasur

asking that on purpose!

in each other. She wouldn’t

ektionship”

though pole on the surface, carried

tension, Adrian tried to was the usation. “Mr. Damian and Ms. Spencer make the perfectch No one could sabotage your relationship.”