When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 172 The Truth

Noel pinched the spoon between his slender fingers and stined his coffee slowly. “It’s not surprising that the feids would agree with my mother and allow the

Daniel brand the implication in Noel’s words. “But the same might not be said of Lilian. She might not get over the scandal so easily. After all, she is the kids‘ only Heiress and is likely spoiled beyond reason. If she wanted to, she could single–handedly call off the engagement.”

Not released the spoon and let clatter against the mug with a delicate “ding“. “Have you found out who snapped those photos?

Hound them. They’re a couple of joumalists from an unknown tabloid. They knew they got into trouble. We cornered them this morning before they could make for 11 Darelanowcled.

Noel s gaze townrd for a second. “There’s more to this than meets the eye. Make sure to squeeze every answer you can out of those two.”

He doubted a pair of journalists would have the nerve to cross him, much less the Howard family. They could have taken smaller risks if all they wanted was fame.

From the looks of it, the scandal was either orchestrated by one of Beckham’s rivals or someone who had a grudge against Noel.

In Wohi late at night when Noel timally returned to the Howard residence.

He climbed over his balcony and onto Whitney’s just as he did the night before, only to find the doors locked and the curtains down. He couldn’t see into her room

night had been discovered. An amused chuckle escaped him. He lingered by

lay awake in her bedroom. She hadn’t slept well the last two nights and woke up

heard Noel leave for his room. Only then did she rum on her

for the best. She and Noel were adults who didn’t owe each other an explanation. They only had to go their

with the family in case she ran into Noel, She didn’t

her bedroom door when Rebecca called,

voice on the other line, “Your

why Westley had collapsed, only to

perfectly fine as he sat in the living room, grinning at Whitney. He did not look like a person who had just blacked out.

up an excuse to get her to come back Westley explained, “I had to, or you wouldn’t have

and she still wouldn’t have

“What do you need?” She doubted he

et them

has gotten herself into trouble with Norland Mrs. Howard, and they’re planning to hold her accountable. Could you put in a good word for her

photos spreading around, you’d think only Mrs. Howard was angry with her.” Surly Madelyn would be furious to learn that herson had caught feelings for Stella.

conflicted as he said, “Well, Stella drugged Noel, hence the photos. Mrs. Howard found

angry, and said she’d

sway with the family. Only you can help Stella.” Whitney

that night when he went into her room