Chapter 535

A wave of fear surged through Noelle's heart, and she abruptly pushed Christian away, turning to run back the way she had come.

The confusion arising in Christian's eyes gradually faded.

He began walking in the direction she had fled.

When Christian returned to the building, Noelle was nowhere to be seen.

He stood in the light near the entrance, his hands tucked into the pockets of his coat, thick brows furrowed in frustration.

He sighed, exasperated with himself. He had been too eager, and it had scared her off.

Meanwhile, Emmie left the restaurant and stepped into an elevator.

A tall figure dressed in a sleek black suit followed her inside.

Emmie turned around, and her eyes widened in shock when she saw the familiar, handsome face.

As the elevator doors closed behind Michael, he arched a dark eyebrow, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "What's the matter, can't handle it? Professor Fox is into Elijah. What I do with other women has nothing to do with you, does it?"

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