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As she spoke, Beatrice's lips curled up into a small smile. She seemed to see someone else in Hendrix.Hendrix fell silent for a while and nodded. "So, you side with neither Nathan nor me."Beatrice did not reply, which was an answer in itself.Hendrix turned around without hesitation. "If that's the case, it makes things easier for me."He had visited that night in search of an answer, holding onto a sliver of hope. He didn't mind if Beatrice lied, as long as it was a reason that could convince him—that she did it for his own good, or she wanted the couple to be honest with each other.Those reasons would sound ridiculous and hard-pressed to him, but he would force himself to believe in Beatrice if she said so.But she was unwilling to even lie to him.Nothing held him back now. To him, his mother was a distant stranger. It was easy to take her down when she made him her enemy.It didn't bother him because he grew up all alone anyway. He was accustomed to a lonely life.…
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Noelle woke up and found herself in the bed, but this time, her right hand was cuffed to the bed instead.Hendrix, perhaps noticing the red marks on her hand due to the struggle, changed the handcuff into a tie. The expensive tie had turned into a tool to subdue her.She reached out to remove the tie, but somehow, she only managed to make it tighter. But she didn't give up. Like crazy, she wouldn't stop pulling and tugging at the tie.When she realized that using her hand was ineffective, she started using her teeth to bite off the tie.Alas, the fabric was of premium quality. It did not give way, even after her skin started to bleed from an accidental bite.She pulled with increasing force until her hand rammed against the bed frame. The maids immediately barged in when they heard the sounds.Noelle demanded, "I need a pair of scissors!"The maids did not answer. They stood there in fear."How much are you paid? I'll double the amount of what Hendrix pays you! Give me the sc
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Hendrix did not call Noelle out. Instead, he walked over and loosened the tie a little.Their cold fingers came into contact.Noelle was accustomed to that, but Hendrix flinched, his finger recoiling a little. Soon, he acted as though nothing had happened and adjusted the tie."Didn't you say you'd bring me for a prenatal checkup? When is that?" asked Noelle.He slowly turned toward her. They stared at each other. This time, her eyes were calm and peaceful, devoid of the anger and resentment from yesterday.He broke into a smile and replied, "Let's do that another day. I've been busy these few days.""I could go to the hospital by myself—""No," he cut her off. Bending over, he stared at her with piercing eyes. "Penny, you know I can't set you free right now.""How long are you going to keep me here?""Until you're willing to stay." While speaking, he gently placed a hand on her cheek. "I know you're faking it now, but that's okay. I won't hold it against you."You don't have
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Hendrix agreed to hand over the Continental Reach project to Nathan. Moreover, during the board meeting, he affirmed Nathan's capabilities, putting on an act of brotherly affection.Nathan seemed a little surprised but only responded with a shy smile.Once the meeting was over, Hendrix returned to his office.Nathan followed him in."These are all the documents related to the Continental Reach project. Mr. Vance has already taken over. He's very experienced. If you have any questions, just ask him directly.""Alright. Thanks… Hendrix."Hendrix's lips curled up a little. "In the company, you should address me as Mr. Freeman.""Oh, alright." Nathan nodded immediately.Just then, Craig's call came through. Hendrix waved to dismiss Nathan before picking up the call. "Hello?""Hendrix." Craig's voice was warm and friendly. "Have you been busy lately?"Hendrix sneered silently. It was only natural for Craig to be friendly with him.Not long ago, Hendrix had personally covered th
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After finishing the call, Hendrix hung up.He tapped his fingers on the desk a few times before dialing another number."It's me, Hendrix. That so-called brother of yours… Is he making a comeback again?"…For the past few days, Noelle had barely left the bed. Her days consisted of nothing but sleeping and eating, to the point where she had lost all sense of time. She had no idea how long she had been in this room.Lately, Hendrix had been leaving early and coming home late. Some days, she wouldn't see him at all.Or maybe… he simply knew she didn't want to see him, so he had stopped showing up in front of her altogether.Noelle had assumed he had completely forgotten about her prenatal checkup. But one morning, when she woke up, she found Hendrix undoing her tie."You're up? Perfect timing. I have time today. I'll take you for your checkup," he said with a bright smile.Noelle felt dazed.Hendrix didn't say anything else. He simply finished untying the knot and carried her d
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After leaving the hospital, Hendrix took Noelle out for breakfast.She hadn't seen the sun in days, so for the moment, she forgot about the tension between them and simply sat there, eating in silence."Do you know what Maxwell has been up to lately?" Hendrix suddenly asked.Noelle paused, then replied, "I've been locked in a room for so long. How would I know?"There was a hint of sarcasm in her voice.But Hendrix didn't mind. He simply chuckled and continued, "This isn't something he just started working on. You really don't know?""I don't. I haven't been in contact with him for a long time."Hendrix hummed in acknowledgment. "Aren't you curious about what he's doing?"Noelle glanced at him."He's trying to pull your father into a new energy project. I've read the proposal. It's well put together."Noelle frowned but didn't respond."A 30% return rate sounds pretty good, doesn't it?" Hendrix added.Without thinking, Noelle blurted out, "That's a scam, isn't it?"Hendrix
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Hendrix's gaze lingered on the baby store for a long moment before he finally opened the car door.Before he could get in, Noelle had already shifted to the far side of the seat, staring out the window, clearly trying to put as much distance between them as possible.Hendrix noticed but said nothing of it.As the car moved forward, Noelle suddenly spoke, "Can you stop locking me up? Don't worry. I won't harm the baby anymore. I've thought it through. No matter what, the child is innocent."But you can't keep shutting me away like this. Even if I wasn't sick before, you're going to drive me insane."Her voice was soft. It was as if she were calmly negotiating with him.Hendrix narrowed his eyes slightly and replied, "If you don't want to stay home, that's fine. From now on, I'll take you to work with me every day."Noelle froze and looked at him."I'm not joking," he added quickly, as though he knew exactly what she was thinking.Noelle gave a faint, sarcastic smile. "Aren't yo
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Noelle's grip was light, but when she tugged at Hendrix, he immediately stopped in his tracks.Hendrix turned to look at her. "Yes?""Are you heading out?" Noelle asked."Yeah, to the construction site. It's not a good place for you right now. Just stay here and rest.""But I'm bored. I want to watch a movie," she said. "Find me a tablet or a laptop to use."Hendrix didn't respond right away. Instead, he stood there staring at Noelle, his sharp gaze like a blade poised to pierce right through her.Time stretched on. Just as Noelle started to feel suffocated under his scrutiny, he finally let out a quiet chuckle and replied, "Alright. I'll get you a tablet."He left the room and returned shortly after, handing her a tablet.Noelle recognized it instantly. It was the one he used all the time."You can watch anything on here," Hendrix said while passing it to her. "The passcode is still your birthday. But don't stare at the screen too long. Call me if you need anything.""Okay,"
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"I'm damned for ever believing your words! Now, just die!" George didn't give Dylan another chance to speak. He pulled the trigger, aiming to shoot a bullet through Dylan's forehead.In that instant, Dylan finally understood. This time, Hendrix didn't intend to leave him alive.If the goal had only been to swallow up Morphy Fund and make Dylan lose everything, the matter would have ended there. However, it seemed that Hendrix must have said something to George, which led him to believe that Dylan and Hendrix were working together—that Dylan had betrayed Morphy Fund.At this point, George had no way out. So, it wouldn't be surprising if he shot Dylan in the head. What Hendrix wanted was for him to die.Dylan didn't know what he was thinking at that moment. By the time he reacted, he had already grabbed the gun's barrel and twisted it violently. The bullet scraped past his head.Without hesitation, George moved to pull the trigger again when Dylan, still holding onto his wrist, forc
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Dylan still remembered the victory party at the villa a few days ago. At that time, George had pushed him in front of everyone. He had enjoyed all the praise and recognition while sipping glass after glass of champagne.He knew that no matter how much doubt and skepticism there had been about him in the past, it all vanished that night. That was also why George had thrown him a victory party at the very first stage.After all, only by telling everyone about his achievements would they believe in him and entrust him with their funds. But they probably didn't expect the final result to be like this.Actually, when Fuer Fund continued to add to their position after reaching the peak, George had already warned Dylan that there might be some issues. But the market was unpredictable—a moment's decision or a few seconds of hesitation could lead to failure.Thus, Dylan didn't wait. He thought Hendrix was also gambling. So, he disregarded the risk and pushed all the funds in. He wanted Hend
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Noelle's expression changed at that moment. It took her a while to find her voice to ask, "Is that what really happened?""Hendrix definitely hasn't told you all these, right?" Dylan smirked. "It's because he's too afraid to mention them. So, tell me. How could someone like him possibly deserve a happy life? "Don't worry. I'll make sure to take him down this time. Once I get your passport, you can go whenever you want."When he finished speaking, there was sincerity and seriousness in his eyes as he looked at Noelle. He really hoped she would stay. Of course, he wanted victory. But if he could have her by his side when he achieved it, that would be even better.Although once he reached the top, anyone could stay by his side. But the person he wanted most was Noelle."Thank you," Noelle said in the end.That wasn't the answer Dylan was most satisfied with. But he knew he couldn't afford to rush things just yet. For now, it was enough that Noelle was on his side."Alright, go to
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As Dylan spoke, his teeth clenched tighter. It was unclear whether he was trying to convince Noelle or himself.Noelle remained silent, quietly watching him.After staring at her for a while, Dylan suddenly laughed. "So, do you know why we were celebrating tonight?"Noelle shook her head."Because we stole Fuer Fund's opportunity! It's all thanks to the plan you sent me before. Now, no matter what Fuer Fund does next, we'll know about it. "George is really happy, too. He used to doubt my abilities, worried that I'd drag down his fund, but you should've seen how he treated me tonight."Not just him, but the whole industry now recognizes me. I've finally established myself here!"Dylan's voice grew more excited as he spoke.Noelle, however, remained calm.The only sign of change was when she heard that he succeeded because of the plan she had given him—her brow slightly lifted. But it was just for a moment.She quickly regained her calm and nodded.Her reaction made Dylan fro
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George didn't care about being cautious. He was too excited. He had clashed with Fuer Fund a few times before, but when faced with absolute power, he had barely gotten any scraps from the table.Now, to be able to seize such a large slice of the pie from Fuer Fund and force them to back off, how could George not be thrilled?Thus, the drinks kept coming, one after another.Even if Dylan hadn't planned on getting drunk, it was hard to refuse the goodwill of so many people. In the end, he was thoroughly drunk.When he returned to the apartment, his steps were unsteady. Seeing the light still on inside, he paused for a moment. Then, he suddenly remembered he didn't live alone anymore. Noelle also lived with him now.Though Dylan was well aware, and his rational mind reminded him repeatedly that he had essentially kept her here as a hostage. If Hendrix made any further moves, he would have no choice but to kill her.But when he saw the light she had left on for him, Dylan couldn't he
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The plan Hendrix had given Dylan was, of course, real. Though he had been tempted to lace it with a trap and watch him walk right into it, he knew better—Dylan wasn't that stupid.More importantly, what Hendrix truly wanted wasn't just to bait Dylan into a trap. Even if Dylan didn't trust the plan, it didn't matter. Their team would still move forward with the plan. But if he did trust it, all the better.Fuer Fund wouldn't tolerate anyone messing with their slice of the pie. And what Hendrix wanted was to drag Erwin and the rest of them into the game.Dylan might have found himself a solid backer, but this wasn't Coppersville. Taking him down alone wouldn't be easy. But what if Fuer Fund collapsed with Hendrix? That would change everything, and that was Hendrix's real goal.Thus, Hendrix didn't even panic when Erwin called him out on it. He simply raised an eyebrow."If this gets out, do you still think you'll have a place in this business?" Erwin slammed his hand on the desk. "O
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"Stay at your place?" Noelle asked."Yeah," Dylan said with a smile. "Hendrix already has another woman now, doesn't he? But don't worry. Unless it's something you're willing to do, I'll never touch you.""Alright."Dylan had planned to say more but was caught off guard by how readily Noelle agreed. Her response made even him freeze for a second. Then, he narrowed his eyes slightly."Do you need me to do anything else?" Noelle asked.She looked completely sincere and serious, like they were truly on the same side now.But Dylan still held on to a shred of suspicion. Regardless, Noelle was in his hands for the time being. If all of this really was an act, and she was lying to him, then she shouldn't blame him for what came next.With that thought, Dylan smiled slightly and gently took Noelle's hand. "Alright. I'll have someone make arrangements right away."Just as he finished speaking, his partner George called to inform him that Hendrix's side had already started moving."Tha
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Dylan took Noelle out of the hospital. She truly wasn't feeling well. After Dylan drove for a while, her complexion turned even paler.In the end, Dylan had no choice but to take her to another hospital. While the doctor reported her condition to him, Dylan's gaze slowly fell on the person lying in the hospital bed.Noelle had fallen into a sleep. Her face was still pale, and her brows were tightly furrowed. She looked so fragile and delicate. But at that moment, Dylan couldn't be sure if she was scheming something.Ultimately, he didn't do anything. He just quietly sat by her side. He didn't know how much time had passed before Noelle finally woke up.When she saw him, she seemed momentarily startled. Then, a flicker of disappointment passed clearly through her eyes.Noticing this, Dylan narrowed his eyes slightly but said nothing."Thank you," Noelle said softly.Dylan looked at her without responding."Can I see my phone?" she asked.He handed it to her in silence.Noelle
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Dylan's gaze darkened. Just as he was about to step forward, someone else beat him to it.Hendrix crouched down in front of Noelle. "What happened?"Seeing this, Dylan almost laughed. He knew things wouldn't be that simple. With how devoted Hendrix had been to Noelle before, how could he possibly fall out of love so quickly?As expected, this was just a show the two of them had put on for Dylan. With that though, he didn't linger. He turned and was about to leave when he heard Noelle's voice."Let go of me!"Her voice wasn't loud in the noisy hospital, but Dylan heard it clearly. He immediately turned his head.Hendrix was holding onto her other hand, seemingly trying to take her away.But Noelle kept struggling. "Let go of me!""Noelle Swanson!""You already have another woman, so why do you still care about me?" Noelle gritted her teeth and glared at him. "Let me tell you—I don't want anything you gave me! And I don't want to see you right now, either!"As she spoke, she tr
