When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian)
Chapter 20

dan's expression visibly darkened.

won'task anymore. Please don't be angry," Rachel said as she threw herself into his arms, hugging him rightly.

imian caressed her head. "I remember you liked that necklace last time. I'll take you to buy it in a couple of days." chel looked up at him, her eyes filled with gratitude. "I just glanced at it a few times. Damian, you're so good to me."

ith that, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips to his

Le desire inside Damian fared instantly, and he kissed her back feel the spun Rachel around and pinned her against the wall.

le next second, the stairwell became filled with the sound of their heavy breathing.

hitney was sarting through the online meeting records from the past six months

stthen, Sophie walked up to her and knocked on her disk "Mr. Howard wants you tobring the contract for the last project to his office." Knight, I got it"

hitney found the contract and headed to the CDC's office.

1. fr. Howard, this is the project contract you wanted," she said in a business-like tone. She put down the contract and burned to leave

amian glanced at her, then casually flipped through the contract before putting it back down

Don't you want to hear my explanation?" he asked in a low voice.

hitney kept her eyes downcast and said coldly, "If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

Whitney turned to leave, Damian quickly stood up, walked around the desk, and grabbed her arm

tside the glass windows, everyone was busy with their work and oblivious to the scene in the office. But if anyone looked up, they would see Damian bolding Whimney's arm the past, she wanted the whole world to know that she was Daian's Dance Now, she wished she had no relationship with bar at all

hiney immediately shook his hand off. "Mr. Howard, it's working hours. Plor don't touch me."

Unless you let me explain, I won't just stop at this," Damian said, staring at her intently,

himey pressed her lips together and turned back to face him

fes, I bought Rachel those earrings, but that was Grandpa's request. He didn't want her to feel neglected, so whoever bought gifts had to get one for her well hitney remained silent.

imian continued, "Your earrings, although smaller, have better cutting and craftsmanship than hers, Especially chose them for you, Whitney..."

the said her boyfriend gave her those earrings, Whitney interrupted coldly.

amian chuckled. "She's talking nonsense. Do you really behove her? But I'm glad "

himney looked up at him

You're jealous," he said.

"m not jealous," Whitneys and with a hint of annoyance "just want you to know that I'm not that easy to fool"

know," Damian said with a smile. "If you say you're not jealous, then you're not. Don't listen to her nonsense or get worked up about it. Try to understand my difficulties. I'll do hatever you want H

www of helplessness swept over Whitney. It was as if she were talking to wall.

ie knew that arguing further would lead nowhere Damian always had reasons that left her without a counterargument

rofessor Morris has already gone to Feriden, so we should have news about the medication soon" Damian raised his hand to smooth the crease between her brows

ie news did as her frustration. After awhile, she said, "Thank you."

Tomise me that you won't be angry anymore."

judden kiss landed on her forehead, Whitney was startled and stepped back, then quickly gland wetside

lo one noticed," Damian teaved her. "Even if they did, we're getting married soon. Sooner or later, they'know you're my wife.

vitney listened to his words, but instead of feeling reassured, a swirl of conflicting motions filled her heart

pet back to work now," Whitney sand, then hurriedly left.

mian watched her return to her desk before going back behind his own desk.

er work, Whitney returned to Canka Heights.

Im a distance, she saw Noel approaching in the framed glasses, bong khaki bench coat, and slightly raised collar acentuated his tall figure.

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remembered that she had stopped him faoin joining them for breakfast last time and realized she had been out of line, especially after he had helped her fix the wiring in her She shouldn't have treated him like th

Inking of this, Whitney took the initiative to greet him.

tbefore she could speak, Noel walked right past her without a glance, as it she were invisible

Chapter 20 You're Jealous

Whitney sighed inwardly. She had really offended him.

Just then, her phone rang. She saw that it was Yvette calling, so she picked up.

"Whitney, if you're free tomorrow, come with me to Duffle Jewelry Store

"Sore, just sent a necklace there for maintenance a couple of days ago. I need to pick it up anyway."

They agreed on a time and ended the call.

The next day, Yvette came to pack up Whitney.

After parking in front of the jewelry store, Yvette locked the car and said, "It's Mr. York's birthday. She likes emeralds. You'll have to help me pick something nice."

"Of course. Trust my taste, Whitey replied.

With that, they walked into the jewelry store

Whitney had just informed the sales associate that she was there to collect her necklace when she heard Yvette gasp in surprise.

"Whimney, look!"