Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 161

But things didn't go as she expected. She thought Noel would blow his top, but instead, he just kept his cool, wiping off his face with a tissue from the box, completely unfazed by the glares from others. He stared at Phoebe, "If you've got more tricks up your sleeve, bring it on."

"Noel, don't you have any shame?" Phoebe glared at Noel, disgusted by his calm demeanour, feeling helpless against his relentless pursuit.

"Can shame feed me or get me a wife? Not having a wife is the real issue." Noel said solemnly, looking at Phoebe with conviction.

Ines couldn't help but chuckle at Noel's audacity. She wouldn't believe it if she didn't see it with her own eyes. She could already predict the outcome between Noel and Phoebe – they would soon become a pair of lovebirds who enjoy bickering.

"Why are you so fixated on me when there are so many other women out there?" Phoebe was fuming, her chest rising and falling with each breath. She had no idea why she had to deal with a man with skin thicker than a city wall. It was utterly bad luck.

"Because I've found that you're the only one who's right for me." Noel said, referring to their matching backgrounds and her personality, which he found appealing.

"I can introduce some to you." Phoebe was grinding her teeth in anger. Her workplace was teeming with female editors, mostly old maids.

"But I'm only interested in you now."

"Noel, have you had enough fun?" Phoebe suddenly raised her voice.

Noel was startled by a rare sight. He reigned in his smile and explained earnestly, "Phoebe, I'm not messing around. I'm not one of those young kids, I'm already thirty, I've had my fun, now I'm ready to settle down."

"Just because you're ready to settle down, why do I have to suffer?" Phoebe remained unyielding, completely dismissing Noel's sincerity.

Noel was almost begging for mercy, looking to Ines for help. "Ines, tell me, how do I deal with someone as stubborn as her who isn't willing to give me a chance?"

Ines didn't know what to say. She saw Phoebe picking up her bag and heading out. She quickly gave Noel a meaningful look, signalling him to follow. Noel immediately ran after her.

Watching them leave one after another, Ines thought that Phoebe's stubbornness was just what Noel needed to handle. She wasn't worried about Phoebe at all, and went to settle the bill after having her fill.

Ethan came to pick up Ines soon after, "Why did it end so soon? Where's Phoebe?"

"She got pissed off by Noel and left. Noel went after her."

"Noel really takes his time, he's been at it for so long and still hasn't won Phoebe over."

Ines gave him a shove, "Don't always think you're so great. It's just that I have good taste and chose you."

Ethan laughed and checked the time. It was still early. The bridal photography studio called them several times to tell them that their wedding photos were ready.

They went to the studio to pick up the retouched photos.

The photos were simply perfect, without a single flaw.