Chapter 217 Using Her Weakness to Control Her

Whitney wasn't allowed to sever ties with him. She was on call whenever Noel needed her, and she couldn't keep any secrets from him. Those were the terms Noel set for his repayment. "I've saved you again, and now I'm injured. That's a bigger debt," Noel said, a calculating look in his eyes. "Let's count this as five times, plus the others—that makes twelve. Twelve times, no less." She was left speechless. "I'm grateful for you saving me, but do you really have to keep track so precisely?" Noel gripped the back of her head, pulling her closer until their lips were almost touching. Whitney pushed back, afraid he would repeat what he had just done. Her slightly parted lips were swollen from his kiss. When Noel saw it, he couldn't help but feel a surge of desire. The closeness between them was making his breath quicken. Just as he was about to kiss her again, Whitney raised her hand to cover her mouth, glaring at him with dark, piercing eyes. Noel's lips curled into a smirk. The n