Chapter 550

The air grew awkwardly silent.

Noelle's mouth opened and closed as she stared at Christian's handsome face. His brow was furrowed in concern.

Noelle nearly bit her tongue. "You… you should go test it yourself!"

As soon as the words left her mouth, her face flushed bright red. She spun around and hurried into the room, slamming the door behind her.

Christian's lips twitched as he suppressed a laugh, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Test it yourself, huh?"

His phone rang—it was Julian. He turned around to answer it.

"Mr. Blackwood, the Vastora Group just canceled their partnership with us."

Christian's mood darkened instantly.

He turned back toward the bedroom, knocked on the door, and said, "Babe, I need to take care of something. Make sure you eat, alright?"

"Mm-hmm, I will. You should go, and, uh, test it!" came the sweet and concerned voice from inside.

Christian paused, momentarily speechless.

Meanwhile, Quentin stepped out of the police station, his tall figure bathed