Chapter 106 Noelle studied Carl in front of her for a long moment before finally speaking , Mr.
Townsend , you should know who I am .
I do .
I think weve even crossed paths at a few parties before , havent we ? Carl asked .
I just got divorced , Noelle added , her tone matter of fac Yes , I heard .
I have to say , I admire how decisively you ended things with Hendrix .
Clark responded to everything Noelle said with an easy smile , which left her uncomfortable .
She finally sighed and said , Im not interested in dating anyone right now .
Thats fine , Clark replied with a grin .
We dont have to date .
We can start as friends .
Noelle found herself at a loss for words .
Does that mean you agree ? Great ! Lets go ! Clark said as he reached for her hand .
Startled , Noelle instinctively took two steps back .
Clark looked at her in confusion .
Whats wrong ? Do you think my hands poisonous ? No , I suddenly remembered I have something to take care of .
I cant go .
Oh ? What is it ? Work , Noelle replied flatly .
You still have work ? What kind of work ? Or are you just making up an excuse to brush me off ? Noelle responded with a faint smile .
Ah , so you are brushing me off .
You really dont want to go out with me , huh ? Clark said bluntly .
Were not a good match .
How can you say that when we havent even spent time together ? Clark protested .
Im boring .
You wont like me .
Is that so ? But I dont think youre boring .
I think youve been holding yourself back , Clark said , his tone light but his gaze serious .
You should loosen up .
Like when you danced that night .
You were captivating Noelle held his gaze , her breath catching for just a moment as his last words landed .
Clark continued , How about this ? Forget the movie .
Let me take you to dinner instead .
Ill bring you somewhere fun , somewhere you can relax .
What do you Say ? Before Noelle could respond , he added , Its settled .
Dont bother telling me your address .
Ill wait for you 7:00 pm tonight here at With that , Clark turned to leave .
But after a few steps , he paused , pulling out his phone .
Actually , give me your number .
Noelle didnt respond .
Clark smirked .
You know , you dont have to give it to me .
could always ask Brandon .
Hes bending over backward to get on my dads good side .
+25 BONUS Noelle stared at him for a moment before finally taking his phone and typing in her number .
Clark immediately called it , waiting until he heard her phone ring .
Satisfied , he grinned .
Perfect ! Ill see you tonight .
Dont stand me up .
With that , he turned and walked away .

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Noelle stood there for a while before she finally pulled outer phone and saved his number to her contacts .
She had no intention of getting involved with Clark Brandon had laid out all the pros and cons of dealing with him , and shed agreed to help arrange that one dinner meeting .
Anything beyond that was Brandons responsibility .
Her interactions with Clark should have ended there ..
Yet , when evening came , Noelle found herself heading out anyway .
As she rounded the corner , she spotted Clark waiting for her .
He was dressed in a simple T shirt and pants , his bangs casually falling over his forehead .
The relaxed , understated look didnt quite match his identity .
When Noelle glanced his way , Clark met her gaze and smiled .
Over here !