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?

hand reached out from behind, slamming the

next instant, 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,

only let out muffled sounds of protest, her bands clutching the fabric of

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

You can lewenow

you

I what?” he

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

against the door and lowered his gaze to meet hers. Her delicate features were mesmerizing, even without makeup. It was a quiet, understated beauty that drew attention flortlessly.

leave without saying goodbye. That counts as ignoring me

stared at him, dumbfounded

comer of his lips and

She suddenly realized how foolish it had been to ask her earlier question Clearly, he did like her–but it

truly bad feelings for her, he would have cared about her

he had helped her, he was still a man–a creature driven by instincts.

was the appropriate way for her to repay him, which was why he

It was her first day, and she wanted to make a good impression on

won multiple awards and contributed to

company in their collaboration

so there won’t be much guidance. Familiarize yourself with the materials first, and I’ll assign you tasks later, “Any said, flipping through the flies on her desk as Whitney stood before her

“Understood,” Whitney replied

sure you read through all the project materials. I don’t want you drawing

field. Whitney understood

Filmake sure of that,” she massured

call me Amy,” her supervisor said.