Chapter 227

Noelle returned to Windsor Villa and was about to head to the kitchen to prepare dinner when Quentin called. As soon as she answered the call, his voice came through. "Elle, I won't be home for dinner tonight. It's Quinn's first day at work, and it's company policy for all the executives to have a get-together."

He was the CEO, so he had to show up. Worried that she might get the wrong idea, he added, "I'll just make an appearance, have a drink, and be right back."

Noelle responded, "Okay."

Quentin said, "Come here. Give me a kiss."

Noelle reluctantly puckered her lips and kissed her phone.

"I'll give you a proper kiss when I get home," Quentin said teasingly.

Her cheeks heated up as she was aware that he meant more than just a peck on the lips. After he hung up, she stood, rooted to the spot, for a moment. Then, she skipped dinner and went upstairs to study.

An hour later, she heard a car pulling into the yard. Quentin was back. Her heart leaped with joy, and she hurried downs