Chapter 196 That Stubborn Temper

After speaking, Damian leaned down and placed a kiss on Whitney's forehead before standing and walking out of the room. Outside the factory, Billy looked uneasy as he asked, "Mr. Howard, do you really believe what Ms. Spencer said?" Damian lowered his gaze, a faint sneer playing at his lips. When he looked up again, his eyes were dark with calculation. "She knew nothing. She's just stalling for time, hoping for an opportunity to escape. That's fine—I'll play along. Let her regret every word she's said." Whitney leaned weakly against the cold concrete pillar inside the factory, her mind racing. Damian had said Noel was also investigating him. Was it for her? She had asked Noel for help twice and begged him to find a way to end her engagement. Each time, he either refused or sidestepped the issue. Was he gathering evidence against Damian all along? She thought back to when Rachel had sent that man to hurt her and then escaped unscathed. Noel had told her, "You