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.

followed his 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 had quite a

Matthew. “Wait here

said, already

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

fimi look, leaving no room for argument, before walking

lips, and she overheard 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 the contract. What do you

”

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

remained sharp. She low better than to fall for the same excuse about

contract that this man–Charles Jackson–had

who then placed a contract on the table. “Ms. Howard, Mr. Jackson always keeps his word. Look, we even brought the contract

slid it aside. “As long as you finish

was staring at her like a predator. She immediately suspected

Helena’s law firm for a long time, and they were down to

you are. Mr. Howard of Seabourke Architectural Institute past called to schedule an impromptu meeting. He asked for you specifically,” Whitney

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

to being finalized, she wasn’t about to compromise

there should be some sense of order, shouldn’t there? After all, I arranged this meeting

formed his gaze to Whatury, his eyes lighting up. “Are you

don’t recall seeing