When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 183 Ir’s Obvious He Likes Her

As soon as Thomas finished his sentence, soprene Tapped him on the shoulder.

“Sorry I’m late,” said Gavin, a sharply dressed man who exoded charm as he took a seat nearby.

“Long time no see, Mr. Howard,” Gavinsoldwithapolite smile.

Noel didn’t bother hiding his disinterest. “I wouldn’t mind if we never met again,” he replied bluntly, histone cutting

Cavin’s smile wavered slightly. He glanced at Noel, whose polished appearance and natural aura of authority made it clear he came f

from a world apart. Even in the chaps of the bar, Noel’s presence stood out as refined. Tunmistakably elite. The son of the deputy mapit wasn’t someone one could easily overlook.

Sensing the tension, Thomas interjected, “Gavin’s here because we’ve got business with his family. It just made sense to meet here since we were all around.”

Noel’s rulloss, toward Gavin wasn’t random it stemmed from a past incident invoodring Gavin and Noel’s comin Helena. The two men had once been friendly, but Noel had cut ties completely with cain after what happened with Helena

let me explain. She thought I betrayed her, but I was set up

Gavin attempted an explanation. “What happened with Helens was a misunderstanding. She wouldn’t let me explains someone drugged me

expression didn’t soften. “It’s in the past. Helena doesact case anymore. Why are you telling thes? Are you limping I’ll put in a good word for you?” Gavin’s shoulders stiffened. “That’s exactly what I’m asking. Things wouldn’t have ended like this if she’d just listened bark then.” Gavin’s pare shifted toward a table across the bar. From the moment he entered Blue

Helena’s

bring it. Can you drop it off here at Blue

turned to Whitney with a casual remark “oh, I forgot to tell you Your brother, Matthew is intering at my firm.” Whitney blanked, surprised.

I forgot. You can ask him yourself when he gets here.” Helena added with

long before Matthew arrived, scanning the room before spotting their table. Helena waved him

mached them, he also looked surprised

mature,

the seat beside her. “Sit down!”

there, he pulled a folder from his bag and handed it over.

said as she took it.

it true you’re

a shot, Didn’t expect to get in, though. Thanks, Helena Helena waved off the gratitude, her cheeks flushed from her drinks. “Don’t thank me your talent got you in. No favoritism here.”

take another drink, Matthew frowned. “You’ve had quite a few. Maybe

surrounded, evidence of her

Helena replied berezily, raising her glass in

telling. He liked her, Matthew seemed to malize he wouldn’t win the argument and stood up briefly. When he retamed, he placed a glass of water in

stop drinking, at least have some water,” he said, listope concerned.

was getting tipsy herself, propped her head on her hand and teased, “Matthew, why are you only worried about Helena? What about me?