Chapter 568

Christian slammed the car door shut and strode toward the Audi.

Just as he reached for the door handle, he instinctively glanced over his shoulder—and in that moment, his tall frame visibly stiffened.

Noelle stared at the familiar face—handsome as ever, like a god come to life.

The was the same man who had once called her "babe" in that lazy, playful tone.

Now, he was using the exact same tone to call another woman.

A wave of disillusionment washed over her. She quickly averted her gaze, refusing to meet his eyes.

Turning to Sarah, she said calmly, "Don't worry. In a place like this, cars can't go fast. Nothing serious couldn've happen."

Sarah nodded, still flustered.

Christian broke his gaze from Noelle and opened the Audi's door.

His brows furrowed slightly, but his tone remained casual as he spoke to the girl inside. "Are you hurt? If not, come on out."

The girl turned and immediately threw her arms around his waist.

"Chris, I'm so scared!" she sobbed, trembling in his e