Chapter 514

When Christian set his sights on someone, they had no chance of escaping.

Noelle's face turned an even deeper shade of red. "Everyone's being too kind. Mr. Blackwood and I are just friends."

She might see Christian as just a friend, but everyone else in the room knew better.

Christian definitely didn't see her that way, so someone chimed in, "No need to be shy. Mr. Blackwood clearly holds you in the highest regard."

Noelle felt even more flustered.

Dinner was served in the private room, with Christian treating everyone.

He spared no expense, ordering the most expensive dishes and bottles of wine that cost hundred of thousand each.

Christian sat next to hers, and throughout the meals, his arm would occasionally drape over the back of her chair, almost as if he were holding her.

Noelle spent the entire dinner feeling like she was under a spotlight.

After dinner, someone suggested playing poker.

Noelle had watched others play but had never played herself.

Still, she volunteered