Chapter 16 Show Some Respect

"What are you doing?" Whitney asked warily. The house was dark, and they were alone. Memories of that embarrassing night suddenly flashed through her mind, sending a shiver down her spine and covering her in goosebumps. Noticing her tense and guarded stance, Noel couldn't help but find it amusing. He shrugged off his jacket and began loosening his tie. "What do you think I want to do?" Whitney took a step back, and Noel immediately stepped forward toward her. The faint light from her phone shone on Noel's face, sharpening his already-defined features and casting shadows that deepened the intensity of his eyes. Without his glasses, those eyes looked even more profound. A hint of a smile played on his lips, adding a dangerous allure that she couldn't tear her gaze away from. The sudden sound of Whitney hitting the dresser snapped her back to reality. She shouted sternly, "I said it was a misunderstanding last time. I'm not that kind of person, Noel. Show some respect!" Noel didn'