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

time it was someone

but I’ll take it from here,” said a smooth, confident voice right by her eas. It was Damian, holding

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

“What

yet, and now Damian was pushing for the wedding

should definitely discuss it, but let’s pick the date carefully this time. We

Damian’s arms. Her head tumed slightly as she looked up at Noel. The icy wall she’d built

be rally went her to marry

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

He simply said, “Let’s sit

into a formal at in his room while at fastened the buttons at his coll

is bark,” the housekeeper mentioned casually.

a nonchalant has “What have you found out about himmlately?”

Coup, attending social events, and traveling for business, these haar’t been anything sosial. Howryrt, we did discover

the hospital?” Elijatos eyebrows lifted in