Chapter 551

Perry knew he couldn't afford to offend either side, so he threw the issue back onto Quentin.

Christian stayed silent, and Perry's heart pounded anxiously as he waited.

It wasn't until the call ended that Perry finally let out a breath, his chest loosening from the tension.

Meanwhile, Christian stood in the CEO's office at the headquarters of Four Seasons Lodge, the air in the room thick with a low, oppressive energy.

He quietly clenched his wrist, rotating it slightly. Up close, you could see the veins bulging on the back of his pale hand.

But it lasted only a moment. The dangerous tension in Christian's body faded as silently as it had risen.

He made a call. "Set up a meeting with Mr. Ford, I need to see him."

For the next two days, Noelle didn't see Christian.

When Monday came around, she returned to work as usual, barely able to catch her breath with how busy things were.

"Dr. Xanthos?" a timid voice called from the doorway.

Noelle turned to see a tall girl standing there