When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 168 Gullible

Madeln snorted. “You and Lilandon’t suit each other? Who do you think is a good match for you, then? The Spencers” stepdaughter?”

• had never liked any of the socialites or young ladies from the upper–crist society, let alone deem the Spencers as worthy prospects. So what if their eldest gliter was engaged to Damian? Was Madelynexpected to hand her son over to their stepdaughter, too?

She cursed Westley for being so amning

“No, what I meant to say was, I’m not good enough for Lilian,” Noel conected.

Madelyn bristled. “That makes no sense! You are the deputy mayor’s son, and she’s just the daughter of the director of the Department of Land Management!

Not to mention, you’re the chief designer at the Seabourke Architectural Institute. If anything, Lilian isn’t good enough for you! You’re far beyond her league!”

Herpoor choice of words inherit of rage didn’t sit right with Beckham, who snapped, “Madelyn, watch yourself!”

“Eine, I’ll star out of this, then. He’s your son. You talk to him!” Madelyn snapped. With a thick of her wrist, she stormed up the stairs.

Beckham glanced at Noel and motioned for him to sit. “Your mother is only looking out for your best interests. Most people your age have already settled down and

started familiek “

do you think should marry within ear circle, then? Am I not allowed to marry someone who doesn’t come

sip of tea. “Your mother tends to fuss over such

secretary came in with a few documents, signaling the end of his conversation with Noel

He fished out his phone, then hesitated before making a call. Over at the Howard residence, Whitney was leaning against her headboard with her

see Noel’s name flashing. She ignored it and fixed her

and Whitney grew listless with thoughts of why Noel was calling her. Did he want to explain to her? What explanation could he possibly have to displace his silent

about it, the more frustrated she became. Annoyed, she sent Yvette a

the text been sent did Yvette video–call her “I figured you’d be upset after seeing those photos, and sure enough, you’re moping, Has Noel explained himself? What in

as he admitted to it,” Whitney said despairingly.

her voice rising, “What

together with them. Besides, the photos told her enou about

enough

that’s not possible! He likes you, doesn’t he? Look at

drugged. Why would he allow everyone to accuse him of such Indiscretion when he had a perfectly

would let anyone who drugged him get away unscathed“” & bitter

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“That bastard! I can’t believe he has feelings for Stella even while he’s flining with you!