When Love Is a Lie (Whitney and Damian)

Chapter 199 An Unforgettable Experience

Noel returned to Coaska Heights after leaving the Howard residence. Dariel was already waiting for him at the entrance.

"Rachel was taken from a children's clothing store in the mall. The car used was numming on take plates, and Damian's movements can't be tracked someone wiped his trail clean," Dariel reported as they stepped inside. Noel shrugged off his coat, listening intently. "We did find the van, though," ariel continued, "It was abandoned in Peaceville, Whoever was driving it had solid counter surveillance skills. They managed to avoid most of the cameras. We only picked it up near the town's ent

Noel paused for a moment, considering the situation. "Take three people and head to Fraceville. Keep the team small. I'm meeting Damiantomorrow, so risk drawing attention. You'll need to be discreet"

Daniel frowned, concem etched on his face. "It's too dangerous for you to meet him alone. If Damian makes a move, wouldn't it be better to involve the authorities? We could use this opportunity to apprebend him." "Noel said fimnly. "We still don't lanew Whitney's whereabouts Icart riskit."

Damian wasn't just unpredictable-he was unhinged. A madman like him was capable of anything, and Noel couldn't afford to gamble with Whitney's 1!!.

Daniel hesitated but eventually relented. "Understood. I'll leave for Peaceville tonight"

Datel was potte, Noel crossed the hallway to another unit and entered a passcode into the door lock The familiar beep sounded, and the door dicked up hadn't changed the code since buying the property. Everything inside was just as it had been before Whitney left, hurriedly selling the place and taking only te clothes. The future and decoration remained untouched.

Noel sank into the couch, his gaze wandering to the kitchen. He could almost see Whitney standing there, coolding. His voice dropped to a whisper. "Where aer voit

Meanwhile, in Damian's room at the courtyard estate, Whitney was comered. She knew that pushing him further would only provoke his anger, undoing all the groundwork she had painstakingly laid. Survival was her priority-she had to stay alive to find a way out. Forcing herself to smule, she softly said, "Of course I want to, but there are so many people here. I'm embarrassed."

Her cheeks flushed pink, and she lowered her gaze shyly, her hesitation reigned yet convincingly demure. The subtle act only fanned the flames in Damian' He couldn't tear his gaze away, his desire evident as he swallowed hard.

Without warning, he scooped her into his arms and carried her swiftly to the bedroom. He set her down on the bed as her fingers clutched the edges of her mode, he

"They wouldn't dare say a word, even if they heard," Damian murmured, shedding his jacket and yanking off his tie as he leaned over her.

air!" Whitney blurted, her voice trembling.

He stopped though his patience was wearing thin. "What is it now?

"It's too bright. I'm not used to it," she said, shielding her eyes from the glace of the overhead light.

Damian chuckled, his irritation tempered by amusement. Rising, he walked over to turn off the light. The room plunged into darkness.

Whitney knew she had run out of excuses. Her hand crept toward the bedside table, feeling for something-anything-that could be used as a weapon.

Damian returned, leaning down and whispering in her ear, "I'll make this an experience you'll never torget," His lips brushed against her neck.

Her eyes shut tightly as her fingers closed around a glass ashtray. She changed her mind. 11 he violated her, the scars would haunt her forever. Life like that wast worth living.

A sudden, urgent knock shattered the moment. "Mr. Howa

Howard, something's happened to Sundrift!" Billy's anxious voice came from outside the door. Damien froze, lifting his head from her neck "Wait here," he muttered before getting up and leaving the room.

The sound of the door closing echoed in the silence. Whitney remained on the bed, clutching the ashtray, her back damp with sweat. It was some time before dered to sit up.

The night wasn't over yet. Damian might retum, and she had to think of a plan.

Just then, she felt a warmth spreading beneath her. Looking down, she saw a stain of red on the pristine white sheets. Reller surged through her, and tears wellest up in her eyes. She furl never been so grateful for her period. none of them. It seemed like a small miracle now

Later that afternoon, the had noticed maids in the courtyard and had borrowed sanitary supplies from one of th Damian returned in the dead of night. Whitney braced hersell, expecting him to continue where he left off. But to her surprise, he simply lay down beside bei without doing anything. Even so, she stayed alen, unable to relax or close her eyes.

The sound of a cat engine starting outside finally broke the stillness. She opened her eyes to find the other side of the bed empty, Jolting upright, s Damian had left.

she realized