Chapter 534

Christian's porcelain-like fingers gently pinched Noelle's cool cheek, the gesture brimming with affection.

Noelle rolled her eyes at him. "You're so full of it!"

Christian laughed, his eyes sparkling with amusement as he watched her feigned annoyance. "Well, you've definitely got me wrapped around your finger!"

Noelle's lips twitched as she tried to suppress a smile. Playing along, she asked, "How old are you, anyway?"

Christian smirked. "Not much, just three years older than you."

She was 24, and he was 27.

Noelle narrowed her beautiful eyes playfully. "And you've never been wrapped around someone else's finger before?"

Her gaze was teasing, almost mischievous, but there was a hint of curiosity in her tone as if she were probing for something deeper.

Christian's captivating eyes met her, their gazes locking in a silent exchange.

He could sense the subtext in her question—was she trying to get a read on him?

A smile tugged at the corner of his lips as he let out a soft chuck