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.

gaze and saw two middle–aged men in black suits holding wine glasses, pressuring Helena to drink Helena’s cheeks were flushed. Though she was able to sit upright, it was clear she already

to Matthew. “Wait here for Yvette. I’ll go check

said, already moving

his arm, stopping him. “If you go, you’ll only start a fight. Those two are likely Helena’s clients. You can’t just beat them up. Stay here and wait for Yvette, okay?

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

receding hairline raised his glass to Helena’s lips, and she overheard him say, “Ms. Howard, I ordered this wine

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your company. How about this? I’ll owe you this

low better

this man–Charles

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

the man quickly slid it aside.

who was staring at her like a predator. She immediately suspected that there was something wrong with the drink

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

schedule an impromptu meeting. He asked for you specifically,” Whitney said with a subtle wink as she walked up to her.

of Seabourke Architectural Institute was looking for Helena, they surely wouldn’t get in the way. Helena imanediately y caught on and stood up. “Apologies, Mr. Jackson. I have to

wasn’t about to compromise herself. The excuse also gave the other party a way

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

gaze to Whatury, his eyes lighting up. “Are you also from Ms. Howard’s

recall seeing you there before.”