When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian)

Chapter 104 Do You Like Me

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mum timed around while wiping the cabinet at the doorway, Whitney found her fare oddly familiar. Before she could figure it out, the middle-aged woman suddenly exclaimed, "Ms. Spencer

Whitney immediately recognized her "Wanda? What are you doing here?" she asked, surprised

The woman was Wanda Baker, the cleaning lady from Tegal doll Hotel. After the incident, Whitney hadn't seen her since. She certainly didn't expect to find herat Mark's place.

Wanda sighed softly. "After resigning from Regal old Hotel, no other place dared theme. Mr. Howard was kind enough to let me come here twice a week to cleanchis house. He pays me monthly salary."

That incident bad caused quite a sti Hotels aware of the inside story naturally kurw Wanda had inctly offended the Howards, so no one dared to employ her.

Whitney modded in understanding Int quickbe felt something was amiss.

How did Noel know Wanda? Back then, the person who int mined her about fir meeting wa

"Wanda, how did you and Mr. Howardusert ?" she asked.

"ML Howard is the one who brought me back from me hoiurimen totestity. Come to think of it, I still towe imary thanks. If it weren't for him, I might've been charged with covering sip the crime, Wandaexplained, recounding how Nort had sought her out that day Whitney was stunned. It was only now that she realized Noel hadn't just helped clear here during that incident he had also secretly assisted Tvette by finding

Yet he hadn't mentioned a wond out it and had even endured her misunderstanding

Why hadn't he sad anything after doing so much torber?

A mix of emotions swirled within her frustration, guilt, and a hint of warmth. Her heart felt overwhelmed

Suddenly, the elevator dinged, sigruling its arrival. It was followed by the sound at steady footsteps.

When his gaze

Noel, still dressed in his black suit, appeared in her line of sight. He was composed and cool, exiding an unapproachable yet commanding presence. W fell on Whitney standing at his doorway, a flicker of surprise crossed in his eyes. Welcome home, Mr. Howard, I just finished cleaning. Please let me know if there's anything unsatisfactory and I'd right away," Wanda said.

Noel's gaze swept over the house before he replied, "Everything looks great. Thank you"

Wanda smiled bashfully "No, I should be the thanking you, Mr. Howard "

Since his work was done and Noel was pleased, Wanda decided not to linger, giving them space and leaving quietly.

"Are you coming in, or would you rather stand there guarding my door?" Noel anker as he removed his suit jacket and hung it neatly.

After a brief hesitation, Whitney stepped inside.

In was her first time entering Noel's home. The decor was shinimalist, dominated by black, white, and gray tones.

Even though Wanda had just tidied up, it was evident the space was always neat. Unlike her own home, which was filled with scattered trinkets that, even when orgarnered, still managed to look slightly cluttered. "Does it meet your standards?" Noel suddenly asked.

Whitney was puzzled "This is your space. You can arrange it however you like. What does that have to do with my standards?"

Noel's lips moved slightly. "It will, eventually."

Whitney looked up at him, but he had already homed away to pour her a glass of water.

When he retumed, be handed it tuber. The temperature was just right.noveldrama

She spoke up, "You had Wanda testily for Yvelle, dide sou? Why didn't you tell us?

Standing by the table, Noel unrolled a set of blueprints and pressed them down with a black wooden paperweight. Without looking up, he replied, "Why would I?

To daimidir? There's nothing worth mentioning. Just considerit me making i ends on behalf of the Howards"

"What about Bob Fry?" Whitory pressed on "You investigated and had someone report him, didn't you?

She had sensed something unusual back at the police station, as it someone had deliberately set everything in motion.

If it had been Damian, he wouldn't have stopped at simply breaking the man's armIN

After hearing Wa da's account, Whitney tally pied everything together it had been Noel

"It was nothing significant. I'm just doing society a Lavor by getting rid of some scum," Noel said nonchalantly as he continued reviewing the blueprints, Occasionally marking them. He acted as though his actions were of no importance.. Whitory stepped closer and asked, "Were you venting on my behalf?"

Nord finally fitted as head and looked at her in silence. After briet pause, he asked in return, "Did it help

While Bob was undoubtedly despicable, the real mastermind behind the incident was likely Rachel. However, to preserve the Howard family's reputation, Damian intervened and managed to aldeld Rachel from any consequences. Setting downlds pen, Noel walked toward her. "Some people can't be dealt with in haste. When you make your move, it has to be decisive and thorough to ensure

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they're completely done for. Patience is key."

Whitney tilted her head up to look at him, meeting his steady gaze. Noel didn't shy away, meeting her eyes directly. "Do you like me?" the suddenly blurted out.