When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian)
Chapter 33

Chapter 33's Their Loss

Rachel's expression immediately became uneasy, but she responded fimily, "Mrs. Spencer, be cared with your words. If the med family hears that, can you handle the trouble It might bring to the Spencer family? Thinking of the Howaniamily's stans in Seabourke, Reberra's expression changed. "I was just making wild passes. Ms. Yanes, don't be angry."

"I'm just ghing you a friendly reminder," Rachel said, crossing heranns. "Whether you accept it or not is up to you, but I'll leave it at that."

With that, she turned and walked away, her expression darkening as she moved out of sight. She had hoped Bebecca would make a scene and stop Westley from paying for the medication, but it humed out Rebecca was useless. "Rochel" & familiar voice called ou

Hearing some call her name, Rachel looked up and saw Jenny wing as she walked toward her.

Noticing her distressed expression, Jenny asked, "What's wrong?

"I'm not feeling well, Jenny want to go back home," Rachel replied with a hint of sadness.

"Not feeling well" Jennypared, seemingly realizing something "Did Whitney give you a hard time again?"

Jenny hadn't forgotten about the incident at the pool. She didn't believe that Whimney hadn't pushed Rachel, given her scared Rachel had looked

Rachel shook her head "Grandpa wanted me to come to Mr. York's birthday banget. I don't want to be a nuisance, Jenny I don't want to case any trouble here"

Jenny had a fierytemper and flared up immediately. "You're part of the Howard family! What does it have to do with her? Who does she think she is?"

"But she's Dani's lancée" Hachel lowered her head, looking pil

"So what if she's Damian's Hance? showing up here all dolled up and attracting other men-what a shameless woman!"

Jenny was furious, especially when she recalled how her boyfriend had taken a liking to Whitney back then.

"Keep your voice down. It won't be good it others hear us. If whimey finds out...achel hesitated, looking frightened.

Jenms, exasperated, said, "Why are you so afraid of her? Have you forgotten what she did to you by the pool? you're too scared to retallate, I'll do it for you," Rachel immediately understood what Jenny wanted to do and quickly shook her head. "No, please don't can't atized to offend her, especially with Ms. Jennings by her side. I don't want to be scolded by her again."

When Whiny stepped into the garden outside the banquet hall, she finally saw Yvette standing with her back tuned. She was wiping away her tears.

Slowing her steps, Whitney moved to stand beside Yette

"Whamey, do you think it's pathetic

that I've spent so many yearsking someone be that ente muttered without turning around. She knew it was Whimney just by the sound of her footsteps.

Whitney remained silent Hadn't she been through the same thing? The man she had lowed for eight years had also betrayed her.

freddy were both in the same boat.

After a moment of silence, Yvette tumed around and saw the sadness on Whitney's face. She realized that her words had reminded Whitney of Damian as well. Ytle took a deep breath and gripped Whitney's shoulders.

"They don't love us, but it's not

because we're not good mough. It's their loss. They're the blind ones!

Whitney, there are plenty of good et

men out there. Even without a man,

we

can make our our careers Don't waste your time being sad over

then!"

Her words were powerful and motivated, but Whey could still see the pain Yvette was hiding beneath her defiance

ivette, if you want to cry, I'll be here with you."

Yvette's lips quivered, but she

quickly composed herself "Cry? le won't cry. I'm going to the restroom to touch up my makeup. Who knows, I might meet someone better tonight?

Always one for action, Yvette rushed toward the restroom Whitney hurried alter her.

At the restroom door, Whitney said, "I'll wall here."

"I'm fine grab me some cake. I'm a bit hungry." Yvette replied as she entered the restroom.

Hearing this, Whitney beaded toward the dessen tabl

In front of the mirror above the sink, Wette gazed at her reflection. Then, she lowered her head, her shoulders shaking as tears fell onto the countertop Just then, someone came out of a stall the stroom.

Not wanting offers to see her in such a state, Yvetted to the side and wiped her tears with a tissue.

Meanwhile, Whitney picked up a slice of red velvet cake it was Tvelle's favorite

When she turned around, she bumped into a server carrying a tray of champagne.

Just in time, a hand reached out to steady her

"Thank you," Whitney said, looking up to meet Noel's deep gaze.