Chapter 214 Should I Ask Why You're Getting Engaged to Lilian?

Whitney stopped in her tracks. "Engagement? But didn't Lilian post retum to the country?"

And on top of that, the Howard family was still dealing with the mess Damian had left behind. Howard Group was also still in the midst of its own internal tumbil, heard it from Thomas, Yvette said, "The Reid family reached out to Mrs. Howard to discuss an engagement between Lilian and Noel"

Before Whitney could respond, a female officer came over. When she saw Whitney, she motioned for her to come inside to give her statement. The conversation ended

After finishing the statement, Whitney walled out of the police station and sw the Howard family car parked in the lot.

"Yuna, you can go ahead," she told Yvette. "I'll head back by myself tonight"

Yvette nodded and left, and Whitney made her way toward the car.

As she approached the door, the driver, Anthony Brown, stepped forward to open the back seat for her.

I was a black family sedan.

Whitney didn't want to ride in the back with them, so

o slur planned to sit in the front. "No, II-

She started to speak. But before the words fully left her lips, her eyes scanned the interior, and she saw Noel alone.

Lilian wasn't there.

A flicker of surprise flashed through Whitney's eyes, but she quickly brushed it off. Whether Lilian was there or not, she hadn't planned on sitting with Noel "I'll sit in the front," she said.

However, before she could take a step forward, Noel's low and cold voice stopped her.

"Sit in the back"noveldrama

He sat with his legs crossed, leaning back in his chair. Though his face was still a bit pale, his sharp, deep eyes behind silver-framed glasses remained intimidating. His commanding presence instantly made Whitney lose some of her confidence "I'm not comfortable sitting in the back," she explained

Noel already had Lilian. There couldn't be another woman at his side.

"This is the police station. The Howard family's car can't park here for too long. Doy you really want to argue with me right now?"

It was this. The Howard family was still going through a sensitive period right now, and lingering at the police station would raise suspicions

Under his heavy gaze, Whitney teluctantly made her way to the back seat

The car pulled out of the police station. Instead of sitting beside him, she made a beeline for the back tow

As soon as she sat down, a figure plopped down beside her.

Wlitary » gaxe slatted to the driver in front as she gave Noel alook,

Wasn't fuel worried about being seen?

Nuel ignored her look. "Aur you mad?'

Whitney couldn't help but state at bin in disbeliet. Was this really something to be angry about?

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Chapter 214 Chou Ask Why Youm Cotting Engaged to Lilan?

Noel stared at her for a long time without speaking. There was something restrained in his expression as it he seemed to be holding something back. This confused Whitney.

at the Reid

"Mr. Howard, we're almost at the Reid family's residence, Anthony said.

Noel's face immediately cooled, his expression turning neutral again.

The car pulled to a stop, and Noel's voice cut through the silence. "Move to the front seat "

Whitney felt like a puppet, being pushed around by him, and a wave of irritation washed over her. She got out of the car and sat in the passenger seat.

Betore long, Lilian emerged from the building looking completely different.

Her curly hair was now straight, and she wore a light purple wool coat with a white turtleneck sweater. Her top was paired with a grayish wool mermaid skirt, and she had swapped her high heels for white flats. Even her makeup was much lighter than before.

Gone was the bold, flashy look from earlier, replaced by a refined, ladylike appearance.

It was one that the older generations would approve of

So, Lilian had disappeared earlier, but she was still heading to the Howard residence. To leave a good impression, she had deliberately changed her outfit.

Anthony opened the door for her. As Lilian was about to get in, she noticed Whitney sitting in the passenger seat,

"Ms. Spencer, why are you sitting in the passenger seat?"

After all, Whitney was still the Spencer family's heiress. It wasn't proper for her to sit next to the driver.

Before Whitney could respond, Noel's deep, calm voice interrupted, "She's not worthy to sit here."