Chapter 556

Noelle felt Cedric's gaze and blushed. Cedric turned to her as his gaze darkened. "It's late. Do you know what it means to invite me to your place?" Noelle could feel the atmosphere in the car shift. She rubbed her ear and replied, "It was just a casual invitation." A deep chuckle came from beside her. When she turned, Cedric leaned in closer. Her heartbeat quickened, and her back stiffened as he approached. As their eyes met, their breaths intermingled in the dimly lit car. The faint glow from outside accentuated his sharp features, and for a moment, Noelle was completely mesmerized. Her heart pounded so loudly that she wondered if he could hear it. Click! The sound of the seatbelt unlocking snapped her out of her daze. Her face burned hotter as she realized what he'd done. She'd thought he would kiss her; that was how it usually played out in dramas and novels, after all. Had she misunderstood? Cedric lowered his head and locked his gaze on Noelle's while she tried to suppress