Chapter 175
Chapter 175:
Their banter continued until Noelle’s phone abruptly interrupted them.
It was Ethan.
A bit startled, Noelle stepped aside and picked up quickly. “Hey p>
His rich, captivating voice resonated through the line, tinged with a soft, staticky warmth that made her pulse quicken slightly. “Still occupied? When should I expect you home p>
Noelle answered swiftly, “I’m nearly finished here. It won’t be long p>
“Stay put, I’ll come pick you up,” he suggested.
𝖣i𝘴𝘤o𝘷𝖾𝗿 𝗻𝖾w 𝗌𝘵𝗼𝗋іеѕ оn
“No, don’t trouble yourself p>
He laughed lightly, his voice gently teasing. “Picking up my own wife is hardly trouble p>
Heat crept into Noelle’s cheeks, momentarily stealing her words.
“It’s late. I’ll come get you p>
She glanced briefly out the window, noticing the deepening darkness and suddenly feeling the lateness of the hour. Without hesitation, she blurted softly, “Then be careful on your way p>
He laughed again, a deep, pleased sound. “Finally showing concern for me, Noey p>
Noelle stiffened. Hastily, she disconnected the call with a decisive tap. Who was worried about him anyway? Absurd.
After hanging up, Noelle lingered briefly with Jaxton and Dorothy, chatting comfortably until the conversation gradually wound down. When nearly everything was sorted, Jaxton still needed to stay and finish the remaining tasks, leaving Noelle and Dorothy to exit together.
Stepping out into the chilly evening air, Noelle immediately recognized Ethan’s familiar car parked casually nearby. She said a quick goodbye to Dorothy, then headed straight toward the waiting vehicle.
Dorothy didn’t give it much thought at first, assuming a regular friend had shown up for Noelle. That was before her eyes fell on the limited-edition limo. She came to a standstill.
This limited-edition limo.
Nobody else in all of Cielrora could have driven that car.
It was Ethan himself who had arrived to pick up Noelle.
A wave of disbelief hit Dorothy, just as hard as the moment she discovered Noelle’s real identity was NoMo. In a single evening, Noelle had managed to shatter her view of reality twice.
A moment later, everything seemed to click. Farrell had chosen Noelle personally, bringing her into the company. Clearly, Noelle’s background was far from simple. Now, with the night deepening, Ethan had come in person to take Noelle home. If there was ever a chauffeur with more status, Dorothy couldn’t name one. Nothing about Noelle and Ethan’s relationship seemed straightforward anymore.
While this realization dawned outside, Ethan reached across the car’s interior, buckling Noelle’s seatbelt without missing a beat. She remained perfectly still, allowing him to handle every detail with a gentle touch.
Securing the seatbelt, he lifted his eyes and offered a warm look. “You’ve been at work all night. Do you want something to eat p>
At first, she didn’t feel any hunger, but the moment he mentioned food, her stomach rumbled to life.
She shot him a playful, exaggerated glare. “That’s on you. Now I’m hungry p>
Her tone only made Ethan smile more, and he ruffled her hair, fondness shining in his touch. “Alright, I’ll take the blame. Let’s get you something good p>