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

shoulders stiffened. “That’s exactly what I’m asking. Things wouldn’t have ended like

that table, Helena’s phone rang

drop it off here at Blue Night?” she asked over the

casual remark “oh, I forgot to tell you Your

ask him yourself when he gets here.” Helena added

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

also looked surprised to see Whitney and Yvette there.

greeted, flashing an awloward smile. Despite his effort to appear mature, his college–kid vibe was unmistakable complete with a backpack slung over one shoulder

patted the seat beside

next to Helena. Remembering why he was there, he pulled

Helena said as she took

it true you’re interning at

it a shot, Didn’t expect to get in, though. Thanks, Helena

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

surrounded, evidence of

fine,” Helena replied berezily, raising her glass in

at her was telling. He liked her, Matthew

stop drinking, at least have some water,” he said,

and teased, “Matthew, why are you only worried about Helena? What about me?