When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 109 The Heartless Woman Whitney had a sleepless night. She looked at herself in the minor while getting ready the next moming, noticing the dark charles under her eyes. Despite using a lot of corkrales, she could barely coverthem up As she was about to beat in the underground parking lot to get in her cat, Noel's Wagon drove past her ne kept his eyes ford straight ahead, his profile sharp and tense for the briefest moment. Whitney knew he was upset because of what the said last night.

Damian bad camed a scene, making her realize that her engagement had not beenofficially called off. So, her relationship with Noel was considered an affair.

This wow the thing she despised the most. She was no better than Damian and Rachel.

She had been betrayed by Dagian, so she should't becthe si je kind of person. Furthermore, Noel's interest in her was nothing more than a physical need Heiner things could get any more complicated, it was best to cut her lossenratty She had a grim When she arrived at the office, Whitney sat down at her desk. Amy, dressed in a white suit, strutted past, her high heels clicking on the floor, she had expression as she slammed her hand on Whitney's desk. "Van, cin," Amy ordered, tuming and walking to her office.

Beata Parham, seated nearby, gave Whitney a look and whispered, "Be careful. Amy's not in a good mood today. " Whitney nodded in acknowledgment.

Army was probably upset because of Noel x absence last night. Whitney knocked and entered Amy's office. "Have you gone through the project materials?" Amy leaned against her black leather chair, staring at Whitney with a meticulous look. Her makeup was flawless, and her expression was stem "Yes, I've medewed everything "Three years ago, what materials were used in the novation of Rosewood Mall "The flooning used non- 1-slip, wear-resistant marble tiles, the walls were coated with eco-frendly-sealant paint, the ceiling was made of sound-absorbing, fire-resistant mineral fiber panels, and the Shelves and display fotices were a combination of metal and wood." Amy crossed her arms and continued, "What was the design style of the Brookstone Library?" "It merged nodem and traditional design elements. The clean lines and large glass windows highlighted a modern feel, while architectural details such as carvings and ornamental patters reflected Seabourke's historical and cultural heritage. The main colors of the library were off-whine and dark gray, complemented by wooden accents, creating a wann and elegant atmosphere." Whitney answered again with precision Any seemed unsatisfied and asked several more difficult questions-ones that weren't easy to remember.

But Whitney answered each one in an orderly manner. These project materials were from the past five years. They were significant projects that Universal Architectser had been involved in Any smirked. "Your memory is impressive." Whitney responded sincerely, "I just make an effort to remember, compared to you, you're the impressive one. You know the answers to ers to all the i e important projects In the last five years without even having to check." She secretly admired Amy. After all, someone who could work directly with Seabourke Architectural Institute and Noel was certainly no ordinary penon.

"Don't think flatteringwill makelook at you differently. Mr. Noel Howard didn't even like the food you ordered last night. He barely took a few bites before leaving You were Mr. Damian Howard's secretary for three years, and this is the best you can Sunce Noel didn't attend, Amy blamed Whitney. She even fabricated a story, saying that he left simply because the food wasn't good.

Whitney couldn't directly argue and say that Noel had sent someone else in his place. Nor could she retort as it would only lead to more trouble. "Sorry, I'll pay more attention ned tAmy impatiently tapped her fingers on the desk "Alright, you can go now!!! As Whitury turned to leave, a colleague locked on the door. "Any, Mr. Howard is coming here for meeting shortly. The higher-ups askedto inform you to Amy looked surprised. "He always holds meetings at Seabouke Architectual Institute. How does he have tto cto our office? "Tan not sure about the details, but Mr. Howard will be here in 15 minutes. " The atmosphere, which had been heavy moment sapo, lightened instantly Arty quickly tookout heramall minor and tumed to Whitney. "Co tell the other designers to be in the conference room in ten minutes." "As the spoke, Amy's lips curved into a smile.

Once Whitney had finished notifying everyone, she noticed that all the female designers were adjusting their appearance. Souse even spritzed more perfo themselves. The enthe office was filled with ablerad of different fragrances.

Before long, Whitney sow Dial familiar figure, accompanied by a senior leader.

He wore a sharp dark sult with a patterned ite. His late was neatly combed, and the silver-framed glasses added an air of sophistication to him, making him appear eventino digaulled He looked entirely differed from the casual, ked man she had serin loungewear the night before "Whitney, could you input this data forme?"Thanks." A colleague approached ber Whitney tore her gave away.

Noel tumed his head slightly, his gaze landing on none of the cubicles. There she was-focused and diligent, with her sleek black hair pulled into a neat low portail ther delicate side profile radiated concentration.

Thinking about her words from last night, Noel muttered under his breath, "Heartless woman."