Noah's smile froze.
For a split second, his expression completely betrayed him. His eyebrows twitched, and the confident look in his eyes disappeared.
Arisha noticed it immediately.
Her eyes curved with amusement as she leaned back against the bench.
"Oh?"
She tilted her head, pretending to be surprised.
"Did I say something wrong?"
Noah stared at her in silence.
'This damn witch...'
He had been enjoying himself just a moment ago. But now, somehow, the conversation had turned against him.
Arisha's smile grew a little wider. Once again she had managed to leave him speechless.
"Why does it matter if Lady Akari becomes my lover?" Noah retorted.
Arisha's expression changed instantly.
Her golden eyes narrowed, and the playful amusement that had been lingering on her face vanished. She stared at him with a sharp, almost intimidating gaze.
'She looks scary!'
For some reason, Noah suddenly felt as though he had stepped on a landmine.
"What happened?" he asked cautiously.
