Chapter 746 Unless I Drop Dead

"No, it's you who’s going to call off the marriage."

After all, she was a divorcee, and Noah had a good reputation. He should be the one to call off the

marriage.

"I refuse." Noah shot to his feet. His eyes turned gloomy. "Is this because of Joseph?"

"No, of course not," Chloe denied, her agitation and disdain clear. "I just don't want to hold you

back."

She would never go back to her ex. Vulgar and despicable men did not deserve second chances.

"Stop. The marriage will happen unless I drop dead."

Noah’s unfamiliarly cold and gloomy expression stunned Chloe. This was her first time hearing such

extreme words from him. She got all tongue-tied and could not even begin to imagine what he knew

about that night.

Feeling frustrated, Noah lowered his head to hide his coldness. He knew that he should not lose his

patience, but he just could not hold back his anger at her suggestions of calling off their marriage.

He had been so nice to her and had kept her company for five years, assuming that this would

touch her heart. Unfortunately, it failed.

Why did she insist on seeing Joseph after knowing full well what kind of person he really was?

Noah could not figure it out or accept it, choosing to pretend that it never happened, though there

was a limit to his patience. He did not know how to confront her. He was afraid that he might fail to

control his temper.

Noah took a few deep breaths and calmed himself. When he looked up again, he had regained his

gentleness. He held her hand tenderly. "Stop contacting Joseph now that we're engaged. Grandpa

will not let you marry anyone else unless I'm dead. I'll always be his first choice."

Chloe stared at him for a while before she retracted her hand. "But—"

“No more buts. I’m confident you'll grow to like me. You're just not used to our new relationship yet."

Chloe hesitated. "But I don't want to string you along and waste your time."

"It isn't a waste of time since I'm willing." After a pause, Noah sensibly changed the topic. "Xavia is

dating the prince. Grandpa plans to hold a conference soon to reveal your identity as the heir of

Exotic Star. This way, Xavia will be afraid of you and she won't easily come after you even if she's

part of the royal family. Secondly, you and I will then be equals. I don't want others looking down on

you."

Chloe nodded. "Callum will probably announce my royal identity too."

Noah narrowed his eyes. "Is he planning to take you back to the royal family to reunite with his

family?"

"I don't know. Maybe.”

Although Callum had never said this outright, he had hinted at it.

"Okay, we'll give him a week then."

Being part of the royals would offer more benefits than disadvantages.

*

When Noah stepped out of Chloe’s office, he saw Frieda squatting down and gently speaking to a

little boy. This was a rare sight. He thought the little boy was her family and planned to ignore them,

but the boy suddenly said, "I want to see what Father's love rival looks like. Please take me inside,

Grandma."

Noah stopped in his tracks and frowned. He made a guess at the boy's identity, but how did he

know Frieda? He had even addressed her as Grandma.

"Frieda, who’s this?"

The sudden question stunned Frieda. She whipped around and saw Noah standing in the corner,

staring at Jasper oppressively.