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”

weren’t married yet, Whitnepcouldn’t

her up politely. Her eyes lingered on the dress,

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

miss it,” Madelyn replied, then looked at Wimey again. “Damn, you have good

Carlons Boutique?

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

expense, but she hadn’t realized it

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

she had told Dumim she bought it in

The more she tried to avoid award stations, the more she seemed to find here in them.

a shopping mall? Dumim

to explain and was about to

of the times, making it easier for customers to access their designs.” “that so? I

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 of them to

wait more tightly,” see if you hadn’t explained, I might have thought

lie to you?

mind. She looked up at Noel, her eyes shouring a

that on purpose!

and the complete trust in each other. She wouldn’t lie to me unless someone

ektionship”

though pole on the surface,

Damian and Ms. Spencer make the perfectch