When Love Is a Lie

Before she could react, a strong hand yanked her arm. Whitney stumbled and landed against

Noel’s chest

i so sorry, Ms. Spencer! Mr. Howard! It’s my fault – I wasn’t careful!” “The housekeeper looked horrified.

Noel’s voice was calm but firm, “You didn’t spill the soup or hurt ampune, so it’s not a big deal, just be more careful next time. And who’s supposed to be watching

The housekeeper nervously muttered someone else’uname.⠀⠀

“Tell to dock half a month’s pay from her, “Noel said coldly.

The housekeeper nodded quicldy and hurried off toward the dining room

Noel turned back to Whitney. His drep, gentle voice came from above her. “I pulled a little hard. Are your legs okay?”

Whitney tilted her head up, meeting the sharp, chiseled line of his jaw, she suddenly realized she was still pressed against him, in plainview of the bustling staff. Flustered, she took a quick step back–only to be pulled into another embrace

was someone else.

a smooth, confident voice right by her eas. It

against him, trying to free herself, but it was useless. Instead of letting go, he smiled and said, “You’re healing tast Your leg and wrist seem much better now. I guess it’s time to start planning

Noel, he asked, “What do you think, Noel?!

and now Damian was pushing for the wedding date to be set. Panic gripped

discuss it, but let’s pick the date carefully this

head tumed slightly as she looked up at Noel. The icy wall she’d built around herself started

to marry Damian

the right date is crucial. Of course, so is the bride. As long as Whitney stops

didn’t respond. He simply said, “Let’s sit down, Grandpa will be here soon.”

changed into a formal at in his room while

the

gave a nonchalant has “What have you

Seror,” Isaac said. “Apart from working at Howard Coup, attending social events, and traveling for business, these haar’t been anything sosial. Howryrt, we did discover that Ms. Yanes visited the

hospital?” Elijatos eyebrows