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 “

ear circle, then? Am I not allowed to marry

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

in with a few documents, signaling the end of his

his room, Noel took off his tie and loosened the top two buttons of his shirt. He fished out his phone, then hesitated before making a call. Over at the Howard residence, Whitney was leaning against her headboard with her laptop popped up before her. She was going over the records in the thumb drive again, this time scanning each one

suddenly rang, she glanced at the screen to see Noel’s name flashing. She ignored it and fixed her steely gaze on the laptop, not

he want to explain to her? What explanation could he possibly have to

she became. Annoyed, she sent Yvette a text: “I

“I figured you’d be upset after seeing those photos, and sure enough, you’re moping, Has Noel explained himself? What in the world is

he admitted to

in shock, her voice rising, “What did he

difference between lilding someone and bring together with

enough

furious and skeptical. “B–But that’s not possible! He likes you, doesn’t he? Look at all the things he’s done

night. He would have told her if he had been drugged. Why would he allow everyone to accuse him of such Indiscretion when he had a

the crown prince of the Howard family. As if he would let anyone who drugged him get away unscathed“” & bitter smile curled her lips. “If he didn’t

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agreed, “You have a point, but he’s Noel The next second, she cursed aloud, “That bastard! I can’t believe he has feelings for