CHapter 247


    Noe didn’t look up, but the intensity of her grip on the bandage increased slightly.


    staring, and I don’t mind you suffering a few more days.”


    Paimer turned and picked up a thin cardigan with his uninjured hand, draping it over Noe’s


    shoulders,


    its just that my fiancée is too enchanting. He had been impolite, but every time he saw her, Palmer


    realized that his self–control, which he had always taken pride in, amounted to nothing!


    Noelta shipped into the cardigan and finished rebandaging Palmer’s wound, securing it with a knot.


    “There, that should do it”


    e expertly disposed of the bloodied bandages and sprayed the room with a scent that neutralized


    the metallic smell of blood.


    Only then did Palmer respond to Noe’s earlier question.


    I


    Es not a tough situation. If they want the CEO seat at the Pock Group, I’ll just let them have it.


    After all, the CEO is just a puppet for the board. I don’t mind taking some time off.”


    As thergest shareholder of the Pock Group, it was Palmer’s stock that truly allowed him to call


    the shots within thepany. But anyone who wanted what he had would have to weigh their own


    clout in taking it from him!


    It was perfect timing, he could use this opportunity to spend time with his fiancée!


    “Are you going back to university tomorrow? Will you be staying at home?”


    Teah, Beckett took care of the paperwork. I won’t be boarding.”


    The Schnabel family was too fond of Noe, and with the university so close to the Schnabel Manor


    Sienna wasn’t keen on having her precious daughter crammed into a tiny dorm with several


    ssmates. So Beckett arranged for Noe tomute daily from the


    Schnabel Manor


    for Noe either.


    with plenty to handle at Pris Star and Obelisk Organization, living on campus wasn’t ideal fo


    Aner Senna and Tristan dropped Noe off at university, they boarded a flight to Bader,


    embarking on some alone time.


    Palmer was also pleased with this arrangement. If she stayed at the dorm every day, it would be


    harder for him to see her. He couldn’t pactly loiter around the school gates, could he?


    Yer the thought of doing just that brought a smile to his face.


    Shall I drive you to and from university?”


    No nced at him. “It’s just a few minutes‘ walk, no need”


    Of course, there’s a need. My fiancée doesn’t have a driver’s license, and it’s a bit of a hassle for


    you to get home alone. You don’t mind that i’m currently unemployed, a drifter with no job, do


    you?”


    His recentck of employment was part of his own scheme to cast aside thepany’s affairs,


    wasn’t it?


    Everyone knew that the Pock Group was still under his thumb, even Sexton was working for


    Palmer!


    Once the Pock family actually took over thepany


    they would find a plethora of pitfalls left by Palmer. Whether they grit


    their teeth and use their personal fortunes to fill those gaps er willingly retum the power, they’d have


    enough trouble to lose ayer of


    skin, with wolves in front and tigers behind, and crocodiles lurking beneath.


    Ne was just beginning to realize how cunning this man was!


    Has anyone from Abyssal Organization ever told you that you’re cold–hearted?”


    Palmer chuckled, propping his uninjured hand under his chin, gazing intently at the woman before


    him.


    However Obelisk Organization speaks of you is how Abyssal Organization speaks of me. In that


    regard, we’re quitepatible.”


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    In fact, he thought they matched well in many ways!


    “Theard you yed zither today. It’s a shame I wasn’t there to witness it. I hope I don’t miss such


    asions in the future.”


    im ident


    She hadnt nned to perform


    Noe didn’t care for Oriana’s underhanded tactics and insincere demeanor. However, considering


    Garrick’s setup, it seemed he was determined to put her on disy


    Ma didn’t understand what he wanted from this!


    man of strategy and calction, wasn’t the type to grow older and develop an interest in watching


    children perform.


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    “Well still be around Garrick, won’t we? No matter what he ns, we’ll find out eventually”


    Palmer fetched a hairdryer from the bathroom and beckoned to Noe. “Come here.”


    “What are you doing?”


    Palmer pulled Noe by the hand to sit beside him, and with his uninjured hand, he gently


    massaged her scalp. The warm air from the dryer flowed through her hair.


    Was he seriously drying her hair?


    In their shadow, cast against the window, the man held apact hairdryer, carefully helping her


    dry her hair. Those hands, aside from sealing lucrative deals, were used to pull the trigger and


    blow away an adversary’s head, or stir the winds in unseen, treacherous depths. Yet at this


    moment, they were engaged in a most ordinary, yet extraordinary task!


    Palmer was meticulous and gentle, afraid of pulling her hair. Her locks were silky and smooth, like


    satin, requiring patience to dry


    “You don’t have to do this. I can manage on my own.”


    “Consider it a reward for your sessful performance today.”


    A reward?


    The Schnabel family had indeed showered her with rewards; Tristan even impulsively bought Noe


    many zithers before boarding the ne, dering he would personally craft one for her. But it was


    because the Schnabel family treated her as the youngest child in the family!


    “Im not a child. I don’t need rewards like this.”


    Palmer stopped the dryer and leaned in close to Noe, their breaths mingling in ufortably


    close proximity. His eyes bore a tenderness softer than moonlight, “You’re right, my fiancée. You’re


    no longer a child. So, miss, may I pursue you? As an adult.”


    Noe’s heartbeat became erratic as she faced Palmer’s wless features and his passionate, fiery


    gaze, leaving her speechless.


    Palmer gently massaged Noe’s cheek. “Though we are engaged, I want to win your heart in my


    own way.”


    No matter the hurdles, he was more than willing to go the extra mile for the girl he cherished!


    “Can I get a chance, and can you give yourself a chance, to truly understand your own heart?”


    If she held a ce for him in her heart, he hoped she could see the depth of his feelings! If not, then


    he would make sure that her heart and eyes were filled only with him!


    Noe gazed into his eyes, deep and shiny, as if the passion and favor of the entire universe were


    pooled within them. It was as though not even the gods would dare to deny him!


    Noe’s eyshes trembled slightly.


    “Alright.”


    The next moming. Beckett’s eyes nearly popped out of his head as he saw Palmer emerging from


    Noe’s room.


    Had the guy spent the entire night in Noe’s room.


    He had seen Palmer sneak off to Noe’s room in the middle “the night, and after restraining


    himself from intervening when no calls for help came, he didn’t disturb them. But now, seeing Noell


    and Palmere out together, Beckett couldn’t stay put.


    “What’s going on here? Mr. Pock, don’t tell me you spent the entire night in Noe’s room?”


    Palmer smiled with gentle elegance. “Last night, I was helping Noe dry her hair. She mentioned


    back, and I ended up staying the night.”


    Noe cast a fleeting nce at him. “It was you who wouldn’t take no for an


    it waste, so she didn’t let me go


    Insisting his wrist was too injured to climb back over the balcony, he made do with her couch for the


    night rather than leaving.


    Seeing that Noe didn’t object, Beckett had to admit he was taken aback!


    Tristan and Sienna just went on a trip, and the Schnabel family’s home was burrized!