Chapter 1494

Noel's face turned cold. He came to rescue her, never intending to ask for money. It wasn't because of her identity, but because she was a human being—just a young woman. "Even if it wasn't you, I would’ve come rushing over as soon as I sensed something wrong," Noel said before exiting the car. A few seconds later, the sound of the passenger door opening echoed in the car. He had put some distance between them. Throughout the journey, all she could see was the back of his head—pitch black, with thick hair resembling a forest. She stared for a long time, and her eyes finally welled up with tears. Bastard! She clenched her teeth tightly, forbidding herself to cry out loud. Wake up already! She admonished herself. Noel had never liked her. Otherwise, why would he take money from her family and now speak such words when she was so vulnerable? The car remained silent until it was time to disembark. Only then did Noel turn his head, looking at her. "Cecilia." He stared into he