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 “

then? Am I not allowed to marry

a sip of tea. “Your mother tends to

in with a few documents,

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

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

Did he want to explain to her? What explanation

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

be upset after seeing those photos, and sure enough, you’re moping, Has Noel explained himself? What in

as he admitted to it,”

Yvette repeated in shock, her voice rising, “What did he

someone and bring together with them. Besides, the photos told her enou about what was happening

enough

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

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

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

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