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.

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

quickly and turned to Matthew. “Wait here for Yvette. I’ll go check it out.”

Matthew said, already moving toward them.

Those two are likely Helena’s clients. You can’t just beat them up. Stay here and wait for Yvette, okay?

look, leaving no room for

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 alcohol percentage. If you can finish this glass, we’ll sign the contract. What do you

”

Helena replied. “But I sincerely want to work with your company. How about this? I’ll owe you this glass

drunk, her mind remained sharp. She low better than to fall

this

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

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

at her like a predator. She immediately suspected that

firm for a long time, and they were down to the final step. Helena didn’t want to

called to schedule an impromptu meeting.

get in the way. Helena imanediately y caught on and stood up. “Apologies, Mr. Jackson. I have to

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

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

formed his gaze to Whatury, his eyes lighting up.

don’t recall seeing