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 else.

I’ll take it from here,” said a smooth, confident voice

letting go, he smiled and said, “You’re healing tast Your leg and wrist seem much better now. I

asked, “What do

and now Damian was pushing for the wedding date

said, “We should definitely discuss it, but let’s pick the date carefully this

his words, Whitney stiffened in Damian’s arms. Her head tumed slightly as she looked up at Noel. The icy wall she’d

be rally went her to marry

right date is crucial. Of course, so is the bride. As long as Whitney stops tripping over herself like a little kid, the wedding should go off without

said, “Let’s sit down, Grandpa will be here

room

is bark,” the

have you found

“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

Yates went to the hospital?” Elijatos eyebrows lifted in suprise.