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

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

that table, Helena’s phone

here at Blue Night?”

remark “oh, I forgot to tell you Your brother,

forgot. You can ask him yourself when he gets here.”

room before

Matthew mached them, he also looked surprised to see Whitney and Yvette

effort to appear mature, his college–kid vibe was unmistakable complete with a

beside her. “Sit down!”

hesitated but ultimately sat next to Helena. Remembering why he was there, he pulled

as

asked, “Matthew, is it true you’re interning at

Thanks, Helena Helena waved

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

evidence of her

her glass in a toast with Yvette.

and the way he looked at her was telling. He liked her, Matthew seemed to malize he wouldn’t win the argument and stood up briefly.

you won’t stop drinking, at least have some water,” he said,

her head on her hand and teased, “Matthew, why are you only worried about