Erwin sent a car to Hendrix and Nuc.

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However, as they neared the hotel, Hendrix instructed the driver to stop. He then turned to Noelle. "Shall we take a walk by the beach?"

He had actually had quite a bit to drink tonight. But his self control was impressive, for his eyes remained sharp and clear. If Noelle hadn't seen him drink earlier, she wouldn't have guessed it.

Before she could reply, he just pulled her out of the car.

It was nighttime, so it was not so crowded at the beach anymore.

During the day, the sea appeared clear and turquoise, but now, it blended with the pitch-black sky. Even

the waves that lapped at their feet seemed to carry an eerie undertone.

Noelle didn't like it much, but Hendrix seemed to be in the mood and kept pulling her forward

"I'll be busy tomorrow, so I will get a tour guide to bring you around. What do you think?"

"It's fine," Noelle rejected him.

Hendrix was upset by this and turned around with a frown en his face.

Noelle took a deep breath. "I will wait for you at the hotel."

With the same meaning, she phrased it differently, and Hendrix's expression immediately softened, and he smiled.

Then, he suddenly grasped Noelle's hand and pulled her toward him. The sudden closeness made Noelle feel uncomfortable, and she instinctively tried to step back

However, Hendrix sensed her intentions and quickly wrapped his arm around her waist. As a result, their distance grew even shorter, with Noelle almost pressed up against him. When she looked up, she found Hendrix staring directly at her.

His intense gaze made Noelle's heart skip a beat, and she lowered her eyes.

Hendrix asked, "What did you say just now?"

"What?"

"Your last sentence."

"I will wait for you in the hotel?"

"Yes, that one.

It seemed like Hendrix was very satisfied as he chuckled and pulled her into his arms.

Noelle was wearing flat sandals, and with the height difference between them, her face was pressed against his chest.

She could hear his strong heartbeat in her ears. Whether it was just her imagination or not, his heart seemed to race... faster?

Although Noelle couldn't figure out what made Hendrix happy, she suddenly felt that this moment was a perfect. opportunity to speak up.

After a moment of hesitation, she called out, "Hendrix."

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"Can I request something?"

"What is it?"

"Can you... help Dylan?"

Hendrix had been smiling warmly. At this moment, he could feel Noelle's gentleness and meekness, something he hadn't felt in a long time.

He had thought that the night was going perfectly. But then, Noelle's words came, and when they reached

his ears, Hendrix was momentarily taken aback and unable to respond immediately.

After a moment, he asked, "What did you say?

"Can you help Dylan?" Noelle repeated herself.

This time, she sounded clearer.

Even though the sound of the waves crashing nearby and the strong sea breeze filled the air, nothing could drown out what Noelle had just said.

Hendrix's hand, which had been holding her, loosened, and she was pushed back a few steps.

The lingering sense of drunkenness and lightheadedness in his mind instantly vanished, replaced by a sharp clarity.