Chapter 584

Noelle tilted her head up, locking eyes with Christian's cold, stormy gaze.

Gone was the charming, playful man she once knew.

His eyes were like a turbulent ocean, the dark blue depths swirling with danger. Looking into them was like staring into an abyss.

She struggled in his grip. "Let me go!"

Christian's hold only tightened, his breath a mix of icy chill and burning heat as if he were both freezing and smearing her at the same time.

There was no escape.

"If you've got the strength, go ahead—free yourself," he challenged, making it clear he had no intention of letting her go.

Noelle tugged harder, but his grip was unyielding.

His hand clamped around her wrist like a vice, holding her as if she were a helpless animal caught in a trap.

Furious, she grabbed his arm with her free hand and leaned down, sinking her teeth into his wrist.

Christian was wearing a black leather coat, with just a sliver of skin exposed at the cuff.

Noelle didn't hold back, biting down as hard as s