Chapter 561

Noelle's lips twitched.

She frowned at Christian and mouthed, "Your mom invited me to dinner. Tell her no!"

Christian's lips curved into a charming smile as he smoothly took Noelle's phone from her and put it to his ear. "Mom, the little imp is too shy. I’ll bring her over when she's grown a thicker skin. That's it, bye!"

As soon as Christian hung up, Noelle gave him a swift kick. "Christian!"

Still annoyed, she lunged at him, her small fists pounding against his chest. "You're the imp! You're the real monster!"

Just then, the car took a sharp turn, causing her to lose her balance and fall straight into Christian's arms.

Strong hands gripped her waist, holding her firmly in place.

In one swift motion, Christian lifted her by the waist and settled her directly onto his lap, facing him.

"This way, it's easier for you to hit me," he teased.

Noelle's cheeks turned a deep shade of red as she stared at his mischievous expression. "Christian, put me down!"

Christian's eyes sparkled