When Love Is a Lie

Chapter 116 | Gave You What You Wanted, So Why Are You Upset A photo appearntons Whitney's screen h the photo, Damian'stall figure stood with his back facing the camera. In the background, there was a sign that read "obserrics and Gynecology'.

Right after, Rachel sent another message. I know you head everything yesterday, so I'll be honest with you. Uncle Damian just tookfor a check-up, and the doctor said I'm there weeks pregnant. I'm carrying thele Damian's child, the fourth generation of the Howard Family, one day, everything that's yours will belong Whitney sexpression armained indifferent as the typed a response, congratulations, Doyouwantto help you make it public?n Five seconds later, the photo and the two messages were retracted.

Whinney smirked in mockery, thinking Rachel had nothing better to de Besides, Whitney was hoping Rachel's pregnancy would help her break of the engagement. She already had a plan in mind.

"Looks like you're enjoying being targeted by your box" Suddenly, Noel's voice sounded above her. Whitney looked up to see him standing in front of her, wearing a safety helmet. She hadn't even noticed when he had "Universal Architecture already has a set of survey data, your data isect important." His voice was cold and indifferent, tinged with a hint of sc Whitney tilted her head slightly, bet gaze sharp. “I know. That's why I didn't bother surveying again. I'm taking the day off." Her first set of survey data was flawless. Amy was targeting her, so even if she rechecked the measurements and submitted them again, she would still be criticized. "You're not that naive," Noel remarked, turning around and walking toward the dilapidated building The t project for the provincial hospital was situated on this land. Once the design proposal was approved, the building would be demolished and Whitney followed him "Do you think my suggestions from that day will be adopted?TM "Do you really think that Universal Architecture and Seabourke Architectural institute have no designers to count on? They reached the thin-floor platform where they could see most of the construction site. Below, workers were gesturing and discussing plans. The sun wasn't too strong today, and a light breeze blew.

Whitney tucked the stray strands of hair that had been blown loose by the wind behind her ear from under her helmet. "But their design hasn't been approved. I'm not arogant enough to think you'll use my ideas, but maybe my words could spack sinspiration." "You were somewhat helpful.Noel didn't tell her that her entire concept had already been discussed the previous night and was being humed into a rendering. AS long as there were no major issues, it would likely he adopted. "Whitneysmiled "Well, that's good. Eve contri She was easily satisfied. If she ever leamed that her design had been adopted and one day saw the hospital taking shape, he would be so moved she might my Noel'sexpression remained unchanged, and he didn't speak again.

Whitney also fell silent. After hesitating for a moment, she finally said, "There's something I need to tell you." Noel glanced over the looked around. Only the two of them were there, so she said, “Deandpa gave10% of his shares.

Whitney recounted the general events of yesterday, leaving out the part about Rachel being pregnant. Howard Group held 0% of the shares, but there were no shares owned by Beckham's family Damian's position was special, and to avoid any unnecessary complications, Noel held no shares She wasn't trying to brag. She simply wanted to inform him of what had happened.

Should I congratulate you? What a grand wedding ZİLİ " Whitney's dark eyes flickered, and she other lip, trying to hold back the sting in her eyes. "Do you always have to mock me? Do you feel good doing it? She couldn't break off the engagement, and she had to endure it. She had been trying so hard to climb out of the mire. She wanted to tell Noel that the to% of the shates could go toward her mother's treatment in that she would no longer be threatened by her father.

As soon as her mother recovered, she would return the shares to Elijah.

But Noel didn't give her a chance to say anymor_" "Do you not believeat all? You don't believe that nally want to break off the engagement? Whitney stated into his deep, unreadablevyes. Noel semained silent, watching her without a word Sering his silence, Whitney gave a self-deprecating svile. "It doesn't matter if you believeor not. Why should need you to? I know the truth, and that's enough for me." Expecting him to eat her unconditionally was asking too much. She didn't have the right to ask for that. The idea that they could becclose triends or cordidants alterspending ttogether was naive. In the end, she had overestimated herself. She didn't deserve that.

Just then, bei phone ratig.

Whitney wiped her eyes and checked her phone. It was a call from Damian.

She answered, and bis voice cthrough the receiver. “I'll cpick you up from work.” 116) Gave You What You Wanted So Why Are You Upsel "I'm not at the office," she said coldly, her voice tinged with a slight nasal tone.

"I know. Lookdown"

Whitney lowered her gaze and saw Damian's black Maybach packedn across the street. He was waving at her. "My work isn't done yet. You don't have to wait for me," she said, glancing at him from afar, "It's fine. I'll wait for you," he replied After a brief pause, she said, "I'll cdown now."

Although she wasn't at the office, there were still people who knew her here. She didn't want anyone to see En her with Damian and spread rumors, She ended the call. Without sparing a glance at Noel, she turned to leave.

When she reached the staircase, she heard Noel's deep voice behind her. "I gave you what you wanted. Why are you still upset?"