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.

wine glasses, pressuring Helena to drink Helena’s cheeks were flushed. Though

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

go.” Matthew said, already moving toward

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

gave him a fimi look, leaving no room for

she got closer, one of the middle–aged men with 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 alcohol percentage. If you can finish

”

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

sharp. She low better than to fall

that this

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

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

who was staring at her like a predator. She immediately

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

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

wouldn’t get in the way. Helena

she wasn’t about to compromise herself. The excuse also gave the other

some sense of order, shouldn’t there? After all, I arranged this meeting with you first, Ms. Howard,” Charles said,

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

recall seeing you there before.”