Immediately Noelle saw the news, she quickly brought out two suitcases she had packed earlier from the wardrobe.
In her slippers, she hastily left the bedroom and descended the stairs.
Cyrus had positioned bodyguards by the door to ensure her safety.
As she approached, the guards promptly moved toward her.
âMiss Shaw, Mr.
Simmons isnât at home.
He suggested that you should rest and recuperate.
You can go out once youâre fully recovered.
â
Noelle felt disheartened.
âHe promised to let me go out after the engagement, but he hasnât kept his word.
I canât stay cooped up in the room doing nothing every day.
Itâs like a prison sentence.
â
The bodyguards remained steadfast.
âMiss Shaw, we really canât allow you to leave, or he will be furious upon his return.
Weâll risk losing our jobs.
Please return inside.
â
Her anger flared.
âIâm not some toy to be locked up in this villa and denied the freedom to go out!â
The standoff persisted, and at that moment, Cyrusâs car pulled up at the door.
Cyrus hurriedly exited the car and approached her.
The elation of their engagement impelled him to take her by the waist and ki*s her.
âNoelle, weâre engaged.
Weâll be married soon and start a family.
Does that make you happy?â
Noelle pushed him away, and with a gloomy expression, returned to her room.
Perplexed, Cyrus glanced at the two bodyguards and inquired, âWhatâs the matter with her? Did you upset her?â
The bodyguards respectfully bowed to him and explained the events that had transpired a few minutes before his return.
A little while later, Cyrus entered her room.
Noelle sat near the window.
Her attention was on a drawing board in front of her and there was a hint of annoyance on her face.
âNoelle, my intention was never to confine you here.
I simply wanted you to have more rest while I handle our engagement matters.
Now it looks like youâve almost recovered.
Iâll dismiss the guards at the villa gate.
Youâre free to go out if you wish.
â
Noelleâs dull eyes gradually regained their spark.
She asked with astonishment, âTruly? Youâd let me go out?â
Cyrus nodded.
Her excitement grew.
âI appreciate your understanding, Mr.
Simmons.
However, my intention isnât just to go out for leisure.
I aspire to pursue my acting career.
You and Lucinda have mentioned that I am a renowned actress, and Iâm eager to enhance my skills.
â