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.

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

thought quickly and turned to Matthew. “Wait here for Yvette. I’ll go

said, already

you’ll only start a fight. Those two are likely Helena’s clients. You can’t just beat them up.

a fimi look, leaving no room for

a receding hairline raised his glass to Helena’s lips, and she overheard him say, “Ms. Howard, I ordered this wine just for you. It has a low

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really can’t drink anymore,” Helena replied. “But I sincerely want to work with your company. How about this? I’ll owe you this glass and treat you to

She low better than to fall for the same

contract that this

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

it, but the man quickly slid it aside. “As long as you finish Mr. Jackson’s wine, the

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

with Wastreach Group had been under negotiation at Helena’s law firm for a long time, and they were down to the final

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

way. Helena

to being finalized, she wasn’t about to compromise herself. The excuse also gave the other party a way out.

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

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

I don’t recall