Noah sent a message to Carissa, "I am heading back first. Driver will take you back". It was best to leave the girls alone for sometime. They must need to catch up. Noah does not want to interfere in her life unless she wants or needs help. Sometimes, even husband and wife need privacy too. Being together all the time makes your value down in the eyes of another person and surely he would never want this. They must trust each other and call for help when needed.

If she wants to stay alone, then she can. A real man must respect the choices of his woman instead of being clingy and putting restrictions.


Celeste was busy, so they decided to meet another time. Carissa was going back to her apartment complex, she was worried about Ian too. Carissa cannot use the name of her father, as he will get to know and things will blow up. Noah is the safest choice at the moment. But it is very difficult to tame a Panther. She must throw bait and she is the best prey which he is aching for.

Instead of going to her apartment, she decided to go to his home. First Carissa stopped at the grocery store and bought some ingredients. Then headed to his home. The servants were surprised to see her at this hour but they greeted her respectfully. Mr. Martin was going to call Noah but she stopped him. "I will meet him later. Don't disturb him."

He understood her and decided to leave the couple on their own.


Carissa headed to the kitchen and decided to make some toast and a cup of tea. Noah rarely eats anything at night but no one told her this and instead helped her in cooking. With the help of experts cooking was done within 15 minutes. She first glanced at the tray then looked up at the study room. She was nervous. She was curious about his reaction. 'Will he be happy to see me? Does he like the toasts? Ahh.... I should have asked the chefs about his liking and disliking first.' She started to feel down, 'I don't know anymore. Let's see later'.

Carissa carefully held the tray and made her way to the study. She softly knocked at the door, but he shouted from inside, "DON'T DISTURB ME".


Carissa ignored his shouting and opened the door with a shaky hand, "Panther, surprise". She giggled, hiding her vibrating voice.

Noah looked at her confusingly, but in the next second he was happy.

"What are you doing here?" He asked with his wide eyes.

Carissa was still standing at the door. First, she closed the door with foot, came forward and placed the tray on the table. "I cooked for you".

Noah glanced at the tray then at her face, "What do you need?" He knew something was up. It took him a second to realize. She is not the type to please others and this is totally out of the box.

Carissa grinned as he read her mind. She was embarrassed, "Nothing much. Eat first. You promised me that you will eat all of your meals".

"If you will feed me…" he reminded her of the other clause of their deal.

"That why I made it". She remembers perfectly.

Noah picked up the piece, it was filled with different types of sauces, vegetables and sausages. He took a bite and chewed it for some time and found it delicious. "You did not make it, right?". She has the ability to burn down the kitchen, cooking is not her deal. She cannot suddenly make something this delicious.

Now, Carissa was caught red handed, her face reddened. "Hey, can't you just eat quietly and I did help the staff". She scolded him looking down on the floor.

"But this is not completely cooked by you". He complained.

"Go to hell". She was frustrated and snatched the plate from his hand. "Don't eat".

Noah laughed and moved his hand away from her reach, "Okay stop being angry. Next time when you come for a favor make something on your own. It has to be only you". He emphasized the word, YOU.

"But it won't be edible". She scoffed. He eats what the professionals cook, and her cooking skills are terrible.

"It doesn't matter". He again blew away her insecurities. Carissa was feeling touched.

"Okay now come to the point". He made her realize about the purpose of coming here in the middle of night.

Carissa settled on the table in front of him. He was looking at her attentively. Like, she is the only one that exists in the world.

"Mm…Can you do me a favor? It's about Celeste, whom we met today at the restaurant..." she hesitated, " her little brother is in jail. The other party wants 5 million dollar or they will sue him for attempted murder. I owe her in the past so I really..... I really want to help her. I want to handle this matter on my own but my dad will get to know, which I don't want at any cost. And I don't have any connections here as I mostly lived out of the country. I also don't want to trouble you….."

Noah glared deeply and he moved his chair towards her trapping her legs between his, and held her hands. "Didn't I ask you to tell me everything? Carrisa it is not a favor you are asking for..." he put the strand of her behind her ear, "You have the every right to demand. You can order me around too".

She felt touched but his next words sent the shivers down her spine, "Bribe me". He was looking in her grey pupil.

Carissa looked speechlessly at him, "How much do you want?"

"Unlimited". He replied shortly.

'You are the wealthiest one here but still needs money? So, it is true that the richest are the stingiest one'. She thought.

"Okay I will try my best to give you". Without leaving with any choice Carissa agreed with his condition.

Noah knew she did not understand his meaning that's why she agreed easily. But he was happy.

"It will be a lifetime payment." He was teasing her now, "Let me give you advice, paying 5 million dollar to the other party is better".

"I don't have money nor Celeste. You already know my father doesn't give me allowance". Carrisa pouted.

"If you agree, okay then, consider it settled".