When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 199 An Unforgettable Experience

Noel returned to Coaska Heights after leaving the Howard residence. Dariel was already waiting for him at the entrance.

“Rachel was taken from a children’s clothing store in the mall. The car used was numming on take plates, and Damian’s movements can’t be tracked someone wiped his trail clean,” Dariel reported as they stepped inside. Noel shrugged off his coat, listening intently.

“We did find the van, though,” ariel continued, “It was abandoned in Peaceville, Whoever was driving it had solid counter surveillance skills. They managed to avoid most of the cameras. We only picked it up near the town’s ent

Noel paused for a moment, considering the situation. “Take three people and head to Fraceville. Keep the team small. I’m meeting Damiantomorrow, so risk drawing attention. You’ll need to be discreet”

Daniel frowned, concem etched on his face. “It’s too dangerous for you to meet him alone. If Damian makes a move, wouldn’t it be better to involve the authorities? We could use this opportunity to apprebend him.”

“Noel said fimnly. “We still don’t lanew Whitney’s whereabouts Icart riskit.”

Damian wasn’t just unpredictable–he was unhinged. A madman like him was capable of anything, and Noel couldn’t afford to gamble with Whitney’s 1!!.

Daniel hesitated but eventually relented. “Understood. I’ll leave for Peaceville tonight”

a passcode into the door lock The familiar beep sounded, and the door dicked up hadn’t changed the code since buying the property. Everything inside was just as it had been before Whitney left, hurriedly selling the place and taking only te clothes. The future and

to the kitchen. He could almost see Whitney standing there, coolding. His voice dropped to a whisper. “Where aer

estate, Whitney was comered. She knew that pushing him further would only provoke his anger, undoing all the groundwork she had painstakingly laid. Survival was her priority–she had to stay alive to find a

want

her hesitation reigned yet convincingly demure. The subtle act only fanned the flames in

set her down on the

say a word, even if they heard,” Damian murmured, shedding his jacket and yanking off his tie

her voice

stopped though his patience was wearing thin.

not used to it,” she said, shielding her eyes

irritation tempered by amusement. Rising, he walked over

of excuses. Her hand crept toward the bedside table, feeling for something–anything–that could be

leaning down and whispering in her ear, “I’ll make this an experience you’ll never

11 he violated her, the scars would haunt her forever. Life like that wast worth

sudden, urgent knock shattered

his head from her neck “Wait here,” he

of the door closing echoed in the silence. Whitney remained on the bed, clutching the ashtray, her