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Noelle let out a sigh of relief after leaving the private room. She didn't know where she could go, so she stood on the walkway in a daze.After some time, the sound of a lighter lighting up could be heard from behind her. It was loud and clear.Noelle turned around.Perhaps due to just seeing him last night, Noelle wasn't surprised to see Hendrix again now. She only clenched her fist a little.Hendrix didn't even look at her. He had one cigarette in one hand, and a phone in another.There were only two of them on the walkway. Even though they were strangers now, Noelle still felt a little out of place. After hesitating for a couple of seconds, she decided to return to the private room. However, just as she turned around, another figure suddenly appeared in front of her, swaying unsteadily and about to collide with her.Noelle's first instinct was to smell the strong scent of alcohol on the person. She hadn't eaten much today. The lunchbox from the set had been too greasy, an
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Calculating the days, Noelle realized that her period had indeed been late for several days.With that, she stopped thinking entirely. When Hendrix grabbed her hand, she didn't resist and just numbly followed him forward.As Brandon stepped out of the private room, he happened to witness this scene. His brows immediately furrowed, and he instinctively moved to stop Noelle.But Hendrix quickly glanced at him. "This is between the two of us. Mr. Quinlan, you'd better not interfere." Hendrix's tone was emotionless, but the warning was clear.Brandon froze in his tracks and then turned his gaze back to Noelle."I'm fine," Noelle quickly said.Before Brandon could say anything, Hendrix had already pulled her out of the restaurant.Hendrix stopped at the pharmacy before going back to the hotel.When he placed the items into Noelle's hand, she seemed startled, biting her lip as she said, "Shouldn't we go to the hospital?""Only the emergency room is open right now. Or, if you prefer,
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Hendrix walked over and knocked on the door, calling out, "Noelle."There was no answer.He frowned. When he knocked on the door again and received no response, he lost his patience. He lifted his leg and was about to kick the door open when Noelle opened it.Hendrix quickly regained his composure and stared at her.Her face looked calm. "No."Hendrix squinted his eyes.Noelle handed him the pregnancy test and said, "Mr. Freeman, you can rest assured now."Hendrix looked at the single red line on the test."Go to the hospital for a checkup tomorrow. This might not be accurate," said Hendrix."No," replied Noelle.Hendrix frowned once again."This is the result," said Noelle. "I just have stomach issues. The last time… It couldn't be.""I will pick you up at 8:00 am tomorrow."Hendrix didn't want to keep this up with her. He left after saying that."Then, I shall go by myself," said Noelle.Hendrix stopped and looked at her."I will tell you if it's true," she said."Wh
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Hendrix gave Jennifer a number. "At 8:00 am tomorrow, go to Room 1613 and bring the occupant to the hospital."His request confused Jennifer, and she stared at him in confusion."Don't let anyone know about this. Do you know the consequences you will face if this gets leaked?"Hendrix's expression remained unchanged, but the intensity in his eyes grew sharper.Jennifer quickly realized she had misunderstood, and she nodded in response. "Understood.""Leave," Hendrix said, not bothering to look at her again.Jennifer quickly exited the room, and the surroundings returned to their usual quiet.Hendrix didn't think about the situation any further.But that night, as he lay in bed, he suddenly had a dream.He dreamt of… a child.Hendrix didn't have strong feelings toward children. He had always been indifferent to emotions. As a child, he didn't rely on his parents, and his adult life was far from harmonious.However, he didn't completely reject the idea of having a child.Perh
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Noelle had already finished her blood test. And now, she was sitting in a chair, waiting for the results. After a night of restless thoughts, her mind still felt a little empty. She wasn't sure whether she was hopeful or fearful.She certainly wanted a child. After all, it would be a living part of herself, something that would be forever connected to her. She had always felt alone in this world, and having a child would mean she would have a family. It was the one thing Noelle had longed for since she was young.But she was also afraid. She feared she wouldn't have the strength to protect the child. Even if she could bring the child into the world safely, what would happen if the Freeman family came to take them?Given Hendrix's attitude, he likely wouldn't allow her to keep the child. In that case, what could she do to fight him for custody?The thoughts from the night before were still vivid in her mind. That was why she had done the test with just water. She had hoped
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Noelle looked at Hendrix in confusion.Hendrix didn't say a word. He took out his coat and put it around her waist.This surprised Noelle."What are you—"Before she finished her question, she felt something warm flowing out.This feeling… She was well aware of what was happening. She then looked at Hendrix in a daze.……"You're not pregnant," said the doctor. "Your period came late because you are too stressed. If you are still not reassured, you can do a scan after your period."Although Noelle had already known the answer earlier, hearing the exact news from the doctor made her grip her hands tightly."Are you trying to conceive?" the doctor asked, looking at her with disappointment. "N-No," she replied. However, the doctor ignored her answer and continued, "This kind of thing doesn't happen quickly. The more you care, the harder it gets. You need to relax..." She couldn't remember what else he said.In reality, she should feel relieved about not being pregnant. An
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When Noelle walked out of the washroom, Hendrix was still standing there.His coat was still with Noelle, and he was only wearing a shirt. The cufflinks were undone, and he had rolled up the sleeves, revealing his fair and toned forearms.With his distinguished demeanor and striking features, passersby couldn't help but glance his way. But he seemed used to being watched, keeping his eyes fixed on his phone without even lifting his gaze.Noelle watched him. Her steps, which had been headed toward him, came to a halt. Hendrix still kept his head down.Normally, he wouldn't have noticed the attention from those around him, but when Noelle looked at him, it was as if he sensed something. He quickly lifted his head.After biting her lip, Noelle walked over to him."Your clothes got dirty," Noelle said softly. "I'll wash them and return them to you."Hendrix was about to say it wasn't necessary, but after glancing at her, he suddenly changed his mind and just gave a quiet "mm".Th
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Hendrix's words stunned Noelle.And he glanced at her suddenly.That look made Noelle tense up instantly. It was as if she were eagerly trying to get involved with him in some way.Noelle bit her lip and was about to say something, but Hendrix spoke first, "I just don't want you getting too close to Brandon. Now that Sandra is engaged to Maxwell, I don't want to become fodder for their gossip or used for publicity. Do you understand?"His analysis remained calm and collected.Noelle wanted to say something else, but Hendrix quickly made the decision for her. "This is how it's going to be. Keep this business card, and if you need anything while you're here, just contact her."Noelle, I only have one request for you right now. Don't cause me any trouble. Understood?"…When Jennifer called, Noelle was on the hotel bed."Ms. Swanson, hello." Jennifer's voice was soft and alluring. "I'm Jennifer Weber, the guide Mr. Freeman arranged for you. I was wondering if you have any plans f
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Hendrix didn't reply. Instead, he simply tossed the folder in his hand to Dylan.Dylan glanced down at the folder. Something flickered across his eyes, but in the end, he reached out and took it.The moment he skimmed the first few pages, his face turned as pale as a sheet, and his grip on the documents tightened instinctively.After a moment, Dylan finally looked at Hendrix. "What's the meaning of this?"Hendrix let out a soft laugh. "What do you think it means?"Dylan quickly regained his composure and asked, "Where did you get these?""That's not something you need to concern yourself with.""So? What do you want?"Sitting on the couch, Hendrix leisurely poured him a glass of wine and took a sip. Throughout the entire process, he maintained his usual elegance and composure, whereas Dylan's expression grew darker and darker.Finally, Hendrix said, "What do I want? I thought I'd already made it very clear.""Mr. Freeman, we're both men. Don't you think using tactics like thi
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Hendrix grew exasperated. When he heard the sound of the door lock turning, he lifted his head and barked, "Get lost!"The single, decisive shout silenced everything outside instantly. Even the woman in his arms went completely still.Noelle seemed to realize that her resistance was futile. The hands she had been pressing against his chest slowly dropped away, and even the tears in her eyes vanished in that moment.She slowly sank back and tilted her head upward. Then, she simply stared at the glaring incandescent light with eyes filled with emptiness.Hendrix stared at her for a while before suddenly laughing. "Are you really that upset? Or do you feel wronged? Does it really hurt you so much to leave him?"He was smiling, even forcing a mocking tone into his words, but his hands were trembling uncontrollably. It was a pain that started deep in his chest, spreading through his bloodstream until it reached his fingertips.Noelle didn't answer him, but her expression was as good a
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Hendrix reached out and gripped Noelle's chin. In a deep voice laced with a clear trace of anger, he asked, "You've fallen for Dylan, haven't you?"Noelle didn't answer, but she pressed her lips tighter and tighter. Her eyes still brimmed with tears, but the moisture only made them shine more brightly, more vividly. In their reflection, Hendrix could see himself clearly, and he could also see the unmistakable hatred within them.She hated him. Hendrix knew that, of course. From the moment he decided to take this path, he had already anticipated how she would react.But so what? Was he supposed to stand by and watch as they became nothing more than strangers who had nothing to do with each other?If that were the case, Hendrix would rather she hated him.He could live with that outcome—it wasn't something he couldn't accept. But the one thing he absolutely couldn't tolerate was her heart belonging to someone else.She could hate him because of the incident with Elm Group, beca
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As soon as Hendrix finished speaking, Noelle suddenly stepped forward and raised her hand. But her slap never landed. Hendrix had caught her wrist, his face completely expressionless."You're crazy!" Noelle said.Hendrix smiled faintly. "Yeah, I know."Noelle didn't say another word, but she trembled even more violently as tears began to fall. Still, it seemed she refused to show any weakness in front of Hendrix. So, she quickly wiped away her tears."Dylan's grandfather is sick," she finally told Hendrix. "Alzheimer's. His condition is deteriorating quickly, and he might not remember anything soon. That's why Dylan proposed to me."But when she finished speaking, the answer she wanted never came.Hendrix's gaze remained cold as he looked at her. When he noticed Noelle was still staring at him, he even asked, "So? What does that have to do with me?"Noelle took a deep breath. "So, could the wedding—""No," Hendrix cut her off without hesitation, and Noelle's question was left u
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Noelle's expression changed as she heard Hendrix's words, and she turned to look at him.Her expression made Hendrix feel like something was stabbing into his heart. It seemed like he was right.That contractual relationship seemed more than that now. Noelle had fallen for Dylan. If not, what could explain the look in her eyes now?Noelle didn't even react this way when he brought up her and Elm Group.The dull pain quickly spread across Hendrix's chest, accompanied by a familiar metallic taste. His Adam's apple bobbed a few times, and after taking several deep breaths, he finally managed to suppress the feeling and said, "It seems like you really care about him.""Hendrix, this is between us. Can you stop being so despicable and dragging innocent people into this mess?""Innocent?" Hendrix chuckled. "It seems like you really don't know much about your fiancé. Do you know what he's been doing behind your back?"Before Noelle could respond, Hendrix handed her a file. "Take a look
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"That's right." Hendrix nodded satisfactorily. "We already had bad blood, so why bother with fake pleasantries now?"He continued as he picked up the coffee cup in front of him. "You must really wish for my death right now, don't you?"Hendrix's voice was calm, with a faint smile on his lips, but the words he spoke were enough to leave Noelle speechless.She paused for a moment, but she quickly responded with a smile, "Yes, so you know.""Mm, but unfortunately, I'm still sitting here just fine," Hendrix said, showing no concern. He met her gaze with a cold stare. "And based on the current situation, I doubt I'm the one who's going to be ending things first."Noelle couldn't reply. Although Hendrix had treated her with this kind of attitude before, she still remembered clearly the taste of the drinks he forced upon her that night in Vinton City. At this moment, all she could see in his eyes was an endless coldness.Noelle's voice grew hoarser. "If that's the case, Mr. Freeman, w
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Noelle subconsciously glanced at the person in the hospital room after hearing the secretary's words.Dylan was sitting quietly there.Looking at him, Noelle suddenly remembered the hug he gave her that morning. She knew that her relationship with him was purely contractual, including their marriage, but all she wanted at that moment was a hug.She knew this went beyond the scope of their agreement, but Dylan didn't bring it up, and neither did she.Perhaps Noelle had been looking at him for too long. Dylan sensed something unusual and immediately looked over at her.Noelle took a deep breath. "I need to go back to the company for a while. I'll arrange for a nurse to come over. As for here…""It's fine. Go ahead," Dylan quickly replied. "I don't have much to do today anyway.""But…""Have you forgotten? We're getting married soon, so your father is my father-in-law. Isn't it normal for me to take care of him?" Dylan's words rendered Noelle speechless.It was clearly not appr
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"Noelle, I'm just an ordinary friend of his. I don't have that kind of influence." Sandra laughed, then added, "Actually, if you want to meet Mr. Mueller, maybe you should have Dylan…"Dylan, who had been sitting nearby, finally lifted his head when Sandra mentioned his name.But Noelle didn't pay him any attention. She grabbed Sandra's hand and pulled her out of the room."What's this about, Noelle? You're hurting me!" Sandra still spoke in a sweet tone, but as soon as Noelle dragged her to an isolated spot, she immediately yanked Noelle's hand away, her voice turning cold as she asked, "What do you want?""I should be asking you that," Noelle replied. "You should know very well what's going on with the family right now. If I could contact Javier myself, that'd be one thing, but the problem is now…""Now what? Noelle, I never thought I'd see the day when you'd be the one asking me for help." Sandra laughed, raising her chin and looking at her. "So, go ahead. Ask away. If it's a r
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Noelle looked at Dylan for a long while, then smiled. "No need. Just stay with me like this." Dylan reached out and pulled her into his arms. His hug wasn't tight, and the faint fragrance on his body instantly filled Noelle's nose. Noelle made no effort to resist but slowly reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist. "How's your father?" Dylan asked her. "Acute stroke," she said softly. "But we got to the hospital on time, and the doctor said that as long as he wakes up, everything will be fine." "Mm, how about you go back and rest? I'll keep an eye on things here." "No. I won't be able to sleep even if I go back. Haven't you noticed my phone hasn't stopped ringing?" Dylan didn't reply. Noelle didn't know if he was feeling guilty for being unable to help her, so she said, "The wedding doesn't need to be postponed. Your grandfather has been looking forward to it for so long, so we can't disappoint him." "But…""Don't worry. I can still spare a day, and with Elm
