Chapter 577

Just as Noelle felt both angry and helpless, unable to deal with Christian's stubbornness, two people walked into the restaurant.

It was Gillian and her friend.

The moment Gillian saw the man with what looked like paint splashed across his face, she realized it was Christian.

Her mouth dropped open in shock.

Her friend angrily said, "What's Mr. Blackwood doing? Is he really letting that Xanthos woman throw things at him? Gillian, aren't you going to do something? Your man's about to get stolen!"

Gillian bit her tangerine-colored lips, clearly wanting to intervene. But Christian's earlier warning echoed in her mind.

In the end, she lowered her voice. "Let’s go somewhere else."

She turned to leave.

But a cold female voice rang out from behind. "Ms. Pearce, don't go. Since you're already here, why not join us for a meal?"

Noelle's sharp gaze had landed on Gillian.

Gillian froze mid-step.

She didn't need to turn around to feel the piercing stare on her back, like an invisible