Chapter 1888

As the night grew darker, the lights were still on in the study of Cyrus’ villa.

Wearing a comfy bathrobe, Cyrus climbed the stairs at a leisurely pace to check on someone engrossed in books in the study.

He gently opened the study door and peeked at the scene behind the desk.

Noelle, resembling a lazy cat, lay sprawled across the desktop, sound asleep.

Cyrus, feeling frustrated, pushed the door wide open.

He entered without bothering to muffle his footsteps.

However, Noelle remained deep in her sleep.

He cleared his throat and coughed, making a concerted effort to wake the drowsy Noelle.

She rubbed her sleepy eyes and met Cyrus’ gaze.

“Why did you come up?

I am not done yet.

And…” She flipped through her study materials and added, “There are just ten sections left.

I promise to go to bed immediately after I’m done.

to avoid the

intense tone, “Noelle, are you really so apprehensive

Can’t you trust me?”

Noelle maintained her silence.

director cautioned them

Cyrus’ proposed arrangement

what might unfold if

himself in

the sting of Noelle’s unresponsiveness, Cyrus probed further, “Noelle, we’re engaged to be

you still unwilling to

Noelle chuckled.

you should go

I really am studying.

you

Cyrus kept mute.

walked over to her desk, picked up Noelle’s study materials and

night, you also claimed to be reading these in the

I entered, I

can finish reading the last few pages

Noelle hesitated in her

ago, you expressed doubts about your fit for the entertainment industry, so I helped you maintain a low

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