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Chapter 428
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Before the new year arrived, there was another somewhat important event—Hendrix's birthday.After leaving the hospital, Noelle hesitated for a moment before heading to a nearby mall. With only a few days left until Hendrix's birthday, there was no time to order anything custom-made. So she had to settle for something ready-made.As soon as she walked into a men's clothing store, a sales associate greeted her, asking, "Mrs. Freeman, how can I assist you today?"Surprised to find that she was now a recognizable figure here, Noelle paused before replying, "Let me take a look first.""Is there something Mr. Freeman needs? Would you like to see this? This coat is our new arrival."Noelle hadn't had anything specific in mind, but under the sales associate's recommendations, she ended up buying a pile of items.She paid with Hendrix's card, so naturally, she didn't feel any particular emotion about it.But what Noelle didn't expect was to run into Dylan as she left the store.He seeme
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As Jean spoke, she had already pulled out her phone.Dylan immediately moved to snatch it away, but Noelle said calmly, "No, that won't be necessary."Her lack of reaction made Jean's expression falter, while Dylan slowly turned to look at her."Now, if you'll excuse me, I have other matters to attend to."Without waiting for a response, Noelle turned and walked away.Jean was momentarily stunned, but as soon as she regained her composure, she rushed after Noelle again. "What do you mean? Do you think I'm lying? I'm telling you. This—""If you say it's true, then it's true," Noelle interrupted her. "But this is a matter between my husband and me. In any case, don't you think your concern is a bit excessive, Ms. Fisher?"Noelle's attitude made Jean feel like she was talking to a brick wall, causing an involuntary frown to appear on her forehead while her expression turned as dark as thunder.Noelle had a point—it was a private matter between her and Hendrix, and it had nothing w
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"Don't worry. I'll spend the rest of my life with you," Dylan said softly.Was that a promise? It was a promise, wasn't it?Jean stood across from him, suddenly unsure. Her mouth opened slightly as she stared at Dylan in disbelief."No matter what, we'll get married and grow old together. That's my promise to your father, and I'll definitely keep it. But I really have to go now to attend to some matters. If you don't want to leave yet, feel free to keep shopping. I'll see you tonight."With that, Dylan walked away.This time, Jean didn't stop him. She stayed rooted to the spot, as if frozen in place, unable to move.So, it was a promise!But a promise made to Brian—no, it wasn't so much a promise as it was a condition.Dylan said he would spend his life with her, and then what? What about the rest? Just a life together, but never any affection—was that what he meant?This realization left Jean speechless, the pain in her chest unbearable. But soon, a name surfaced in her mind—
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"What did you just say?" Hendrix asked.He seemed to doubt what he'd heard, his voice tinged with obvious disbelief.Noelle repeated herself."Is she out of her mind?" Hendrix mused expressionlessly once he heard her clearly.His reaction made Noelle pause. She couldn't help but chuckle.Hendrix, however, was sporting furrowed brows and a serious expression."Let's just take it as her talking nonsense," Noelle said."Was it Jean or Dylan who said it?"Upset by the question, Noelle couldn't help but frown for a brief moment. "Didn't I just say it was Jean?"Hendrix smirked faintly, clearly not taking her words to heart. In his mind, it seemed like he had already pinned the blame on Dylan.Noelle didn't bother explaining further. The more she said, the more likely he was to overthink. So, she simply fell silent.Seeing that Hendrix was about to continue changing his clothes, she turned to leave.But Hendrix suddenly grabbed her arm, staring intently at her with a frown. "So,
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The peaceful moment was shattered when Hendrix's phone rang.He frowned, having no intention to answer. But then, he remembered the important work dinner he had tonight.After taking a deep breath, he straightened up and answered the call.The person on the other end said something that made his frown deepen.Finally, he replied softly, "Alright. I understand."With that, he hung up. Then, he turned to Noelle. "I've got to go.""Okay." Noelle nodded calmly, as if the tender moment between them just moments ago had never happened.But Hendrix didn't plan to let her off so easily. He wrapped an arm around her waist and kissed her.This kiss was different from his usual ones. It was gentle, warm, and lingering—Noelle couldn't help but feel her body relax into the kiss.She suddenly went weak in the knees, causing her hand to instinctively shoot up and clutch his collar tightly. Only when she was breathless, her cheeks flushed, did he finally relinquish her lips.With one hand st
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Hendrix threw a glance at Olivia and let out an indifferent "oh". Then, he walked past them and joined another group in conversation.Nathan was unfazed. He casually poured himself a glass of wine and sat down beside Olivia."I honestly thought Hendrix would bring Noelle along with him. You probably haven't met her, have you?" he asked.Olivia pressed her lips together briefly before answering, "Actually, I have met her before.""Is that so?" Nathan raised an eyebrow in surprise. But then, he quickly remembered something. "Oh, right. You used to work at the hospital, so you must have seen her there. She's pregnant now, and Hendrix goes with her to almost every checkup."For someone with his status to be that attentive, it's honestly pretty impressive. You wouldn't believe what scumbags some guys in our circle are. They're not much to look at, nor do they have much money, but somehow, they've got a string of side chicks."Olivia wasn't sure why Nathan was telling her all this, nor
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Hendrix didn't seem to hear Olivia at first.Olivia bit her lip and called out again, "Mr. Freeman!"This time, Hendrix turned around quickly. When he saw her, he immediately frowned.The person on the phone asked curiously, "Did I just hear a woman's voice? So, you finally couldn't keep it in your pants, huh?"Hendrix didn't respond. Instead, he simply hung up and looked at Olivia."Can you please help me?" Olivia's voice was hoarse, and her eyes were slightly reddened."I didn't date Nathan out of my own free will. That night, he took me to a hotel after getting me drunk, and then… he took compromising photos of me. I'm really scared, Mr. Freeman. Please, help me, okay?"Tears streamed down her face as she spoke.Hendrix simply stood there, watching her silently."I can't tell my parents. You're the only one I can turn to. Mr. Freeman, I'm begging you, please…"Olivia took a few steps toward him as she pleaded.But Hendrix reacted quickly—he immediately took two steps back
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"Don't tell me this is what you're giving Hendrix for his birthday."The sudden voice startled Noelle, causing her to nearly ruin the clay she was shaping.Seline ignored Noelle's reaction and sat down beside her, clicking her tongue. "Isn't that a little cheap of you? I mean, he is the high and mighty general manager of Amity Group, after all.""I'm just doing this for fun."Noelle quickly refocused on her work.Seline clicked her tongue again.Noelle kept her head down as she asked, "Didn't you say you'll be busy for these few days? So, how do you have time to come here today?""Yes, I'm busy, but it's always with the same old nonsense. If it weren't for my dad forcing me to go to those endless dinners and gatherings, I wouldn't have gone at all." Seline leaned back in her chair as she spoke.Noelle merely smiled in response. She wasn't much of a talker, and with her focus on the clay, her silence wasn't unusual. What surprised her, though, was how unusually quiet Seline was
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Erwin still showed signs of dissatisfaction. It seemed he was saying something, but Noelle could no longer hear him. She didn't look back either, instead turning her gaze to the other people at the party.The loud music continued, and the excitement and energy of the crowd remained high. But Noelle knew that this wasn't the usual celebration. This, in fact, was just Hendrix's way of making her adapt and accept the situation.Though she had known this for some time, the realization still made Noelle uncomfortable. Then, she suddenly remembered something Dylan had told her a few days ago about her past with Hendrix.Even though she knew Dylan's words weren't necessarily true, that didn't mean everything he said was a lie. How much of the past he mentioned was real, and how much was false?Noelle actually thought her life was fine now. She was willing to accept her past choices and believed in Hendrix's feelings for her. At least, this was what she thought sometimes.But at other tim
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Dylan didn't dare to stay there. He immediately drove back to his place.He wanted to take Noelle with him and leave. Even if she didn't have her passport, it didn't matter. After all, there were definitely people looking for him right now.But no matter what, he was going to protect her. Even if they had to roam the world, it didn't matter. As long as they were together, it was fine. Even if it was just a shabby house, as long as there was a light on, that would be their home.However, when Dylan returned to the apartment, he found Noelle nowhere in sight. Gone also were all her things. The desk and floor were spotless, as if nothing had ever existed there.Dylan remained standing where he was. It took him several minutes to finally process what he was seeing. Then, he couldn't help but laugh. It was as if he had just heard the biggest joke—he laughed so hard that his whole body shook.Of course, how could he have thought she would be waiting for him here? How could she possibly
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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
