Billionaire's Match

Chapter 855

Noah knew it perfectly well-that he would always be an outsider. And yet, some emotions still took root without reason, growing wild and uncontrollable.

"I'm fine," Noah said lightly. He pushed his hand deeper into his pocket, as if there had never been a wound there-nor any expectations that shouldn't have existed.

"You weren't hurt?" Charlotte's eyes searched him intently. Noah smiled.

"Of course I was.I'm not a god." Seeing her expression tighten with concern, he added, " Barehanded against a blade-getting a few superficial cuts is normal."

"Just superficial wounds?"

"Mhm." Noah nodded. The night wind lifted the collar of his jacket, making him seem even more untethered, more free.

"I'm sorry," she said suddenly, her voice soft. Noah paused.

"Why are you apologizing?"

on Ethan." Charlotte stepped in front of him, tilting

hurt too.But I

Noah's chest stirred, as though a string had been lightly plucked. He hadn't expected her to notice. He certainly hadn't

didn't know how

don't care about things like that," he

And besides... Ethan seems to

misunderstand!" Charlotte rushed to explain,

are just...just colleagues." She faltered, unsure how

I don't like him at all." The moment the words left her mouth, even she seemed startled. Why was she explaining this

"You don't like him?"

settled between them.

dislike

"Dislike him? Why?"

friend I told you about?" Charlotte

friend.Just for that