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.

drink Helena’s cheeks were flushed. Though she was able to sit upright, it was clear she already

and turned to Matthew. “Wait here for Yvette.

I’ll go.” Matthew said, already

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

a fimi look, leaving no room

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 think?”

”

want to work with your company. How

She low better than to fall for the same excuse about t

contract that this

exchanged a glance with the other middle–aged man, who then placed a contract on the table. “Ms. Howard, Mr. Jackson always keeps his word. Look, we even brought the contract with us.”

out to take it, but the man quickly slid it aside. “As long as you

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

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

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

of who the other party was, if even the chief designer of Seabourke Architectural Institute was looking for Helena, they surely wouldn’t get in the way. Helena imanediately y caught on and

was so close to being finalized, she wasn’t about to compromise herself. The excuse also

if it’s Mr. Howard, there should be some sense of order, shouldn’t there? After all, I arranged this meeting with you first, Ms. Howard,” Charles said, showing

up. “Are you also from Ms. Howard’s

recall seeing you there before.”