When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 105 I Have the Final Say

Whitney could no longer dismiss Noel’s actions as something as simple as “having a moment“. Not only had he kissed her, but he had also secretly done so much

Peciding to stop puessing, she sought the answer directly

Noel gardinto her eyes that were clear and lumineus, reminiscent of how they had looked whenshe was a child.

“I’m boungry.” Noel said, extending his hand toward her

Whitney froze fotamoment, then looked at him in confusion. “Are you asking me for food‘ fut Thaven’t started cooking yet.”

A faint flicker et disappointment passed through his deep ries. “Vesi’ve forgotten.”

Noel withdrew his hand, feeling slightly let down. She had completely forgotten about giving himrandy or asking if he was hungry and lonely while he was being punished in the Howard Family’s ancestral full:

Whitney was even more perplexed and knitted her how together. “What have I forgotten?

“When you remember, I’ll answer your question, Noel replied, retuming to the table to see his work. He was clearly rested in continuing the

conversation

“Can’t you at least give me a hint?” Whitney pleaded

Noel acted as though he hadn’t heard het, resolutely ignoring her. Left with no choice, Whitney Jumed to leave, her mind swirling with unanswered questions. What did Noel want her to remember? And how was it related to her earlier question?

She only wanted to know it be liked her. Was that such a difficult question to answer?

doorknob, a strong hand reached out from

she was pinned against the door, berchin lifted by a firm grip. Before she could utter a word, Noel’s lips descended on hers. The bus was torcetul,

again, Whitney could only let out muffled sounds of protest, her bands clutching the fabric of his

the overwhelming sensation, Noel released brand stepped back. A faint trace of amusement flickered in his

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were flushed. “But you sold only when I ignored you would

I what?” he

bring herself to utter the words “lass me” in front of him. She bit her lip and remained

lowered his gaze to meet hers. Her delicate features were mesmerizing, even without makeup. It was a quiet, understated beauty that

ignoring me roo,” Noel said, his deep

stared at him, dumbfounded Was

of his lips and added, “Your

question Clearly, he did like her–but it seemed purely physical. That would

he would have cared about

he was still a

for her to repay him, which was why he didn’t bother

next moming, Whitney arrived at work early. It was her first day, and she wanted

her direct supervisor was Amy jenner, a designer who had won multiple awards and contributed to numerous high- profile projects. Amy was

key representative for the company in

yourself with the materials first, and I’ll assign you tasks later, “Any said, flipping through the flies on her desk as Whitney

“Understood,” Whitney replied

sure you read through all the project materials. I don’t want you drawing a blank when asked about something.”

leading firm in the field. Whitney understood that a fast–paced work

Filmake sure of that,” she massured Amy

just call me Amy,” her