Chapter 17 Did They Talk to Each Other Before

Damian's eyes widened in surprise. "Noel? You live here too?" Noel responded with a simple nod. "Yeah." "What a coincidence. You're right across from Whitney?" The deputy mayor, Beckham, was known for his modest lifestyle. He owned only an old two-story house where Noel lived with him and Madelyn. Damian hadn't expected Noel to have an apartment here. Noel didn't say anything, his expression remaining indifferent. Seeing Noel glance at the lunch box in his hand, Damian said, "Noel, if you haven't had breakfast, why don't you join us?" "Noel's probably busy with work. We shouldn't hold him up," Whitney interjected hastily, then immediately regretted it. Her words came out too suddenly, almost like she was implying there was something between them. The memory of last night still lingered, making her want to avoid any further interaction with Noel. "You two go ahead. I have a meeting in the morning," Noel said coldly. He didn't spare Whitney a glance as he stepped into the elevat