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?

her hand touched the doorknob, a strong hand reached out from behind, slamming the door shut with force

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

of protest, her bands clutching the

as her knees were about to give way under the overwhelming sensation, Noel released brand stepped back. A faint trace of amusement flickered in his eyes. ”

You can lewenow

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

he

front of him. She bit her lip and remained silent, refusing to

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.

to leave without saying goodbye. That counts as ignoring me roo,” Noel said, his deep voice laced with a subtle

at him, dumbfounded Was he serious?

eyes, Noel casually wiped the moisture from the comer of his lips

She suddenly realized how foolish it had been to ask her earlier question Clearly, he did like her–but it seemed purely physical. That would explain why he felt entitled to kiss her anytime

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

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

for her to repay him, which was why

first day, and

won multiple awards and contributed to numerous high-

also a key representative for the company in their collaboration with Seabourke Architectural Institute.

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

“Understood,” Whitney replied

the project materials. I don’t want

understood that a fast–paced work einironment came with the

of that,”

just call me Amy,” her supervisor