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 then 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 Eave a quiet "mm".

The silence returned between them.

Noelle gave her hand a slight shake. "So, you probably know by now. I'm not pregnant, so...'

"You haven't had breakfast, have you?" Hendrix interrupted her. "Come on. Let's go eat first."

As soon as he finished speaking, he grabbed her suitcase and started walking.

Noelle didn't even have time to stop him.

"Have you been here before?" Hendrix suddenly asked after ordering their food.

"No."

"Well, then, it's a good opportunity to take a proper look around."

"But I was planning to head back tomorrow."

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Noelle's words caused Hendrix's hand to pause slightly. But he quickly regained his composure, picking up cup of coffee beside him and taking a sip. "Did you come with Brandon this time? Did you sell your comic rights to him in the end?"

"Yeah."

"So, do you know why I was able to find you so quickly?"

His words made Noelle's hand immediately tighten.

Hendrix glanced down at her hand, then smiled. "Noelle, you think of him as a friend, but he might not feel the same way. He's just using; you as a tool for mutual gain."

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Noelle bit her lip, then looked at him. "Since Mr. Freeman already knows, then why fall for it? As long

agree to lils terms, my relationship with him can be completely pure."

Hendrix's eyes darkened. "So, what are you saying? Are you blaming me now?"

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Noelle fell silent.

Hendrix looked at her and couldn't help but laugh. "If you weren't running away, would I need to do this?"

"I wasn't trying to run away...

"If

f you weren't trying to escape, why would you check out in the middle of the night?"

"I was just a little confused at the time," Noelle explained, but her voice grew softer.noveldrama

Hendrix looked at her guilty expression and let out a cold laugh.

"Whether you admit it or not, Brandon has ulterior motives toward you, and he's far from being your friend. Stay away from him from now on, okay?

"I still have things to take care of here, and I'll arrange your schedule for the next few days. Once I'm done, we'll go back to Coppersville together."

In just a few sentences, Hendrix had already made the decisions for her.

Noelle furrowed her brows. "Why do I have to go with you?"

"Because I'm still paying for your mother's medical bills," Hendrix said, his expression blank.

"But didn't our deal end?"

"Who said the deal was over?"