When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 241 Unless He Shows Up

“Helena just called. It might have been a misdial, but I heard someone trying to force her to drink Whit, call her and ask where she is,” Matthew said urgently. unable to call back as the traffic light turned green.

Whitney pulled out her phone. “Okay, I’ll call her. Don’t worry.”

When she unlocked her screen, she noticed unread messages in the group chat between ber, Helena, and Wette.

Ten minutes ago, Helena had sent a message. “Sos!”

She had even attached a location.

Five minutes ago, Yvette had already replied, “Omy way, Hang light!”

To

Whitney hadn’t noticed the notifications earlier because her phone had been on silent. She opened the location it was a restaurant and sent the address to Matthew, who immediately navigated these

Thankfully, they were only about ten minutes away. When they arrived, Matthew shed inside first, with Whitney following closely behind

The restaurant had a sophisticated ambiance, designed in a traditional courtyard style, with semi–open private dining rooms “There,” Matthew said sharply, pointing across the room.

cheeks were flushed. Though she was able to sit upright, it was clear she already

turned to Matthew. “Wait here

go.” Matthew said, already moving

“If you go, you’ll only start a fight. Those two are likely Helena’s clients. You

a fimi look, leaving no room for argument, before walking briskdy

him say, “Ms. Howard, I ordered this wine just for you. It has a low alcohol percentage. If you can finish this glass, we’ll sign

”

“But I sincerely want to work with your company. How about this? I’ll owe you this glass and treat you to dinner another

visibly drunk, her mind remained sharp. She low better than to fall for the same excuse

this

glance with the other middle–aged man, who then placed a contract on the table. “Ms. Howard, Mr. Jackson always keeps his

man quickly slid it aside. “As long as you finish Mr.

who was staring at her like a predator. She immediately suspected that there

had been under negotiation at Helena’s law firm for a long time,

to schedule an impromptu meeting. He asked for you specifically,” Whitney said with a subtle wink

Institute was looking for Helena, they surely wouldn’t get in the way. Helena imanediately y caught on and

she wasn’t about to compromise herself. The excuse

some sense of order, shouldn’t there? After all, I arranged this meeting with you first, Ms. Howard,” Charles said, showing no intentionof letting them leave.

Whatury, his eyes lighting up. “Are you also

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