Chapter 17

Noelle and Christian sat across from each other underneath a large parasol by Harvale's beach. They watched Ian build sandcastles with other children. "Thanks, Christian." Noelle retracted her gaze and smiled at Christian. "Ian's become a lot more cheerful recently, and it's all because of you." "I'm just doing what I'm supposed to do, Noelle." He looked at her gently, his eyes gleaming like the sunlight reflecting off the sea. "I just want to make one thing clear." She looked away, her ears turning red. "I'm going to resign from Hartman Group. Thanks for all the help you've given me lately." "What? Why?" Christian was shocked. "Your superior told me that you've adapted to the job quickly. They also said you're good at what you do and willing to put in the hard work." "I know what really happened, Christian." Noelle shook her head. "Among the candidates who attended the interview on the same day as me, many others were much better than I in terms of education level, experience, an