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Noelle had no idea where she had headed afterward.It felt as though her world had shrunk to house only Hendrix. She clung to him throughout the time as though she could not stand on her own, surrendering entirely to his demands.…The unrestrained indulgence took a toll on Noelle's body, leaving her feeling as though she had been run over by a truck when she woke up the next day. Her throat was parched and burning.A sharp pain shot through her calf as soon as she tried to move.She couldn't help but let out a soft groan, lying still on the bed for a moment before slowly lifting her head.The room looked unfamiliar to her. It wasn't her tiny rental apartment, nor was it Nivis Villa.However, Hendrix owned numerous properties in Coppersville, so it didn't surprise her that he owned a place like this.Noelle didn't have the time to dwell on it at the moment. She bent down to pick up her clothes from the floor before putting them on slowly and carefully.Her phone had finally po
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"Yes. I'm happy," Hendrix replied without hesitation."I can leave now, right?" Noelle said as she stood up to leave before his voice rang out again the next moment. "Noelle, do you think being drugged absolves you of the responsibility for what happened last night?"His words left her stunned.Noelle slowly turned to look at him, her mind racing with different thoughts in the brief following seconds.What kind of price was he expecting him to pay? Was he planning to use this as leverage against her? Or was it only an excuse because he couldn't let her go?She instinctively tried to suppress the last thought that surfaced in her mind before he spoke again, asking, "Isn't your adoptive mother staying in the hospital?""What are you trying to do?" Noelle's expression immediately shifted, and her eyes filled with vigilance and anger.Hendrix merely glanced at her. "I can arrange for her to be transferred to a better hospital. You won't have to worry about the medical expenses. I'
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Noelle gritted her teeth, her voice already as raspy as it could be. She thought that she had already walked out of her relationship with Hendrix, but she just realized that she had overestimated herself.Whatever the Swansons did couldn't affect her anymore, but a few words from Hendrix were the sharpest knives, stabbing her deeply.Hendrix sat across from her, holding her gaze. After a while, he sniggered. "Do you feel mistreated? Then, do you think it's an honorable act to go on a blind date less than a week after a divorce?"Noelle was quiet.Reaching out, Hendrix held her chin. "Also, you're the one who climbed into my bed last night. Why didn't you think that you were being cheap at that time?"His eyes turned cold all of a sudden and were so full of disdain that it felt like a slap on her face. She gritted her teeth even harder, but her tightly balled fists slowly relaxed.However, Hendrix didn't have the patience to continue this conversation with her and rose to his feet
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Noelle's current address was No. 37, Serene Street, and it was Hendrix's first time there.Despite being a giant in the property industry, Hendrix wouldn't have known that such an area existed in Coppersville if Noelle hadn't shown them the way.Noelle didn't bid him goodbye, merely thanking Levi before hopping off. To her surprise, Hendrix climbed out of the car after her.She stared at him. "What are you doing?""I'm coming upstairs to take a look."Noelle had no idea what he was up to and took a deep breath. "It's not convenient.""Why not?" Hendrix took a glance at the various advertisements glued to the wall next to them and asked, "Is there someone else in your place?""Of course not.""Then, why not?"In an uptight tone, she replied, "I just don't understand the point of you coming upstairs.""I want to check if there's anyone else at your place. That's the point." He shifted his gaze slowly back at her. "During this period, I hope that our relationship will be clean."
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Hendrix was mocking Noelle. After all, after giving her all to leave him, she ended up in a place no bigger than a pigeon hole. Noelle wanted to say something, but he didn't give her the chance, turning to leave after a curt answer.At the door, he came to a sudden stop and said, "You should change the lock on your door. The people hanging around here are rather dodgy. It's for your safety."Without waiting for a reply, he continued forward, as stoic as he had always been.Noelle glanced at the door lock and shut the door with a bang in a swift move.Hendrix couldn't help but pause for a split second while going down the staircase, but he didn't turn back and continued downstairs.Levi was waiting for him by the side of the road. The luxurious car and number plate immediately attracted quite a few spectators. Nevertheless, they seemed invisible to Hendrix as he climbed into the car expressionlessly.After closing the door for him, Levi went around to the driver's seat in the fr
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"Yes," Noelle answered curtly."So, what right do you have to criticize me, Noelle? Didn't you also resort to underhanded tactics to be with Hendrix?"Noelle's eyes turned solemn at Maxwell's accusations.When she wanted to say something, Maxwell continued, "If you're already over him, why did you choose to get into this car? Why didn't you go to the hospital instead? Wasn't this… your plan?"Noelle, what happened last night… I was wrong. You said that you can't handle my affection, but fundamentally, we're no different from each other."You chose to get into his car last night because you were sure that he wouldn't ignore you. Am I right?"It was midday, and the strong sunshine shone upon them. Their skins were burning, but all Noelle felt was a chill all over her body. Even her balled fist was slowly loosening.Staring at her pasty face, Maxwell reckoned that he had hit the nail on the head, and his smirk deepened. However, the look in his eyes turned sinister at the same time
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Noelle no longer had the chance to be with the one she loved as well.To begin with, she barely had any sleep yesterday, and she was exhausted. Now that she was in bed, she kept tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.In the end, she got up and stared out of the window in a daze. There wasn't any spectacular view in such an area. All she could see was packed buildings and the clothes hanging on the balcony next door.Noelle turned around in bed and closed her eyes again. Just when she started to feel a little sleepy, her phone next to her suddenly vibrated a couple of times.She ignored it, but the sender was persistent, continuously sending her a few more texts, which kept her phone vibrating.When Noelle wanted to check the messages, Sandra called. Every time Noelle rejected her call, she would call again. In the end, Noelle blocked her number.It didn't take Sandra long to call her using a different number. Tired of playing this game with her, Noelle was forced to answer
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The two words weren't unfamiliar to Noelle.Back when she had been living at Nivis Villa, Hendrix would send her just those two words every time he needed something.As Noelle stared at the words now, her eyes stung unexpectedly.She was still staring at the screen when Levi suddenly called her. "Mrs. Freeman, I'm over on Serene Street. The alley's too narrow to drive in. Could you step out and meet me here?"Noelle pressed her lips together, staying silent."Mrs. Freeman?" Levi called again from the other end."I got it," Noelle finally responded. Then, she changed her clothes and headed out."Mrs. Freeman!"Levi had switched to another car—a sleek, silver Porsche Panamera. It looked glaringly out of place in the cramped, shadowy urban village.As Noelle climbed into the car, she noticed her neighbor.The blonde woman was standing there, biting into a popsicle, her gaze lingering on Noelle with a cryptic expression.Noelle ignored her.After Levi shut the car door for her,
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Hendrix's negotiations went smoothly.However, as expected, David was unwilling to give up so easily. After signing the contract, he insisted on having dinner with Hendrix, during which he tirelessly introduced his daughter. Even after Hendrix mentioned that he was married, David remained undeterred, saying it didn't matter.David went on to emphasize how obedient his daughter was, adding that she could stay here while Hendrix visited her whenever he had the time. Of course, Hendrix didn't take any of it seriously.After some back-and-forth, it was past midnight by the time Hendrix boarded his flight. Once he landed, he immediately headed back to the hotel.During this time, Noelle had called him twice. The first call came while he was in a meeting, and the second while he was on the plane, so he hadn't been able to answer either.Hendrix called Noelle back, but this time, she didn't answer. He knew she was likely angry—after all, he had locked her in the hotel room for an entire
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Erwin frowned impatiently but ultimately held back his irritation, reminding himself that Noelle was, after all, a guest he had personally invited. "Don't you understand? When a man says he's interested in a woman, it means exactly what you think it does," Erwin replied.Noelle let out a cold laugh, which made Erwin raise an eyebrow."You don't actually like me," Noelle said. "Even now, talking to me, you're clearly struggling to hold back your impatience. So, why force yourself?"Erwin clicked his tongue. "So, you do notice.""Yes, I do. So, whatever it is you want, why not just say it outright? Let's not waste each other's time."Erwin stared at Noelle for a moment before suddenly laughing. "No wonder Hendrix married you. You are very interesting, indeed. You're right. I'm a very busy man, so I'll be straightforward—I want to sleep with you."If Noelle had anything in her mouth at that moment, she would have spit it out instantly. Even without that, her stunned expression sai
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Erwin's tone was unnervingly calm, as if he were merely discussing the weather with Noelle. For a moment, she couldn't quite process what he had just said. It wasn't until Erwin turned to her with a smile that the weight of his words began to sink in.Noelle had only met him once. Back then, although Erwin had maintained the demeanor of a well-mannered gentleman and greeted her out of respect for Hendrix, his gaze had still carried an unmistakable arrogance and disdain toward Noelle.Now, his expression was no different.But it seemed he realized this wasn't the attitude he should have in the current moment. So, he made an effort to adjust, attempting to present a more "amiable" appearance. But instead, his smile appeared distorted, almost grotesque.Clearly, he failed.Erwin didn't give her much time to think. He quickly added, "You like this painting, don't you? I'll give it to you.""That's not necessary," Noelle replied without hesitation. "I don't know much about oil paintin
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Besides the essential glass of water, Noelle noticed there was also a variety of food on the table. It was almost all bread—the kind that could be stored for an entire day.A sudden realization struck her, and she quickly moved toward the door. As expected, it was locked from the outside.Furious, Noelle pounded hard on the door. "Let me out!"No response came.She then tried calling Hendrix, but his phone was turned off.Noelle then called the hotel front desk, but they informed her that they didn't have the authority to unlock the door for her. Even after repeatedly threatening to file a complaint, it proved futile.Left with no other choice, she returned to the room. She assumed she would be stuck there for the entire day. But as evening approached, the sound of the door unlocking suddenly echoed from outside.At first, Noelle thought Hendrix had returned. She had no intention of giving him a warm welcome. Grabbing the ashtray from the table, she prepared to hurl it at him th
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Hendrix had noticed the scratches while getting dressed earlier. He hadn't thought much of it—after all, during Noelle's earlier phase of slapping him, he'd often walked into the office with a bright red cheek. But for some reason, being stared at by Erwin at that moment made him feel a bit uncomfortable."I've heard that women from your side of the world are all about being demure, virtuous, and gentle," Erwin remarked. "But your wife doesn't seem to fit that mold. So, why did you marry her?"As Erwin spoke, his curiosity about Noelle seemed to grow.Hendrix adjusted the collar of his shirt, and deflecting the question, he asked, "How's the negotiation with Sokay Group going?""Not well," Edwin replied.Hendrix's tone was curt, but Edwin didn't mind. He quickly picked up the conversation and continued, "That old fox David Stokes still refuses to budge. You might need to make a trip yourself."Hendrix chuckled lightly. "Wouldn't you be a better fit for the job? Didn't he always w
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After all, Noelle already knew.In a way, it was better this way. Everyone else only saw Hendrix's gentle, polished facade, but Noelle was the only one who knew this side of him.And that was how it should be. After all, she was his wife—the only person in the world who had the right to grow old with him.Letting her see this "true self" was only fitting. It was just that Hendrix hadn't anticipated it happening in this way, under these circumstances.After a night that teetered on the edge of madness, Hendrix woke up. He had only slept for two hours, but his energy was surprisingly intact. Noelle was still sound asleep beside him. Her eyelids were slightly swollen, and her body below the neck was covered in mottled marks, with even a bite mark on her shoulder that he had left.As for when he'd bitten her, Hendrix couldn't remember, nor did he care.While getting dressed, he called the hotel front desk to have ointment delivered to the room, then personally applied it to Noelle'
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Pain, hatred, humiliation, and terror—all these emotions surged through Noelle in an instant. Even her struggling momentarily faltered under the overwhelming wave of despair. But just after a few seconds, it was as though something snapped inside her, and she began to fight back with renewed ferocity. The man kept his hand clamped tightly over her mouth, but Noelle opened her jaw wide and sank her teeth into the flesh of his hand. She bit down with every ounce of strength she had, nearly tearing into his flesh.The man let out a pained grunt. Seizing the moment, Noelle drove her leg up and kicked him in the stomach with all her might. This time, the man was prepared. He grabbed her leg and forcefully pinned it down. Then, he released her mouth.Noelle immediately screamed, "Let me go! Help—"Before she could finish, the man shoved the loosened tie straight into her mouth. The strong stench of alcohol emanated from him, but it couldn't mask the faint, familiar scent lingering on hi
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"So, no matter what it takes, you have to try for him. Even if it means stabbing me in the heart. Noelle, you're truly ruthless," Hendrix concluded.With that, Hendrix walked past her without another word.The white waves continued to roll in, and on the vast stretch of beach, only Noelle was left standing alone.…That night, Noelle and Hendrix lay back-to-back. By now, she had grown accustomed to having someone else in bed with her. Previously, when they slept together, they would usually do something before sleep. If not, Hendrix would at least hold her as they drifted off.But tonight, he did nothing. His back toward her seemed to carve a deep chasm between them. Noelle didn't turn around, either.Before long, the night passed.When Noelle woke up, daylight had already filled the room.Hendrix was gone. Noelle had no idea whether he had gone to work or to the party Erwin had mentioned, nor did she have any interest in finding out.The surrounding scenery held little appeal
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Hendrix had already dialed the number, and the voice on the other end had already answered with a "hello". But Hendrix couldn't bring himself to say a word."Mr. Freeman?"The person on the other end kept speaking, but Hendrix slowly turned his head, his eyes locking onto Noelle. She stood there, meeting his gaze."What did you just say?" he asked."If you really kill Dylan, then I'll kill myself, too," Noelle said, her voice unmistakably clear.Hendrix suddenly burst into laughter. It was as if he had just heard the most ridiculous joke in the world, laughing so hard that he was trembling all over.But his eyes slowly turned red, and there was the taste of blood lingering on his tongue. Even so, his voice remained calm as he asked, staring at Noelle, "You would die for Dylan?""Yes.""And what about Elm Group? You don't care about it anymore? And the one lying in the hospital—""Is threatening me the only thing you know how to do?" Noelle interrupted him. "I've already done w
