Hendrix might have feelings for Noelle. Otherwise, why would he be so nervous when she got herself into trouble? But how much did he feel for her?

It weighed lesser than the benefits, and he made her his pawn as he used her without any hesitation. And now, he casually tried to get back with her since the crisis of Amity Group was already settled. He had gotten what he wanted, so now he was trying to get back the tool he abandoned back then. But even if he tried, so what?

She was still the person he dumped.

Noelle didn't blame him. At the end of the day, he was

businessman.

She also knew that despite the seemingly effortless success others saw in him over the years, it had been anything but easy for him. When Gerald passed away unexpectedly, leaving him to shoulder immense responsibilities at a young age, there had been no shortage of people waiting to seize their chance. It wasn't surprising that he prioritized self-interest above all else.

But what Noelle couldn't stand was how he was acting so affectionate, as if his love for her were so grand that he could cast aside everything for her.

Even the people around him blamed her, saying she shouldn't trample on his feelings. After all, hadn't he done enough for her already?

But what about what she'd done for him? Was that not enough?

They would never understand the strength and courage it had taken for her to find her way back to him, to stand by his side again.

To them, she was already lucky that Hendrix willingly treated her well. And because of that, she was supposed to accept it all with gratitude.noveldrama

As Noelle's words came to an end, Hendrix fell silent. She didn't need to look at him to know that she had hit the

mark.

She slowly cut the cake with the plastic fork in her hand, and she continued, "Also, when you asked me to visit your mother, that was a trap, too, right? She had woken up long ago, right?

"You knew Mabel didn't like me. So, you purposely appeared at that time, acting so perfectly just to make me forget about everything."

Noelle felt kind of thirsty after saying so much.

Hendrix finally answered this time, "No. I didn't know about you and Mabel. It was a coincidence that I showed up at that time..."

However, he still didn't see a change in Noelle's attitude. She smiled and said, "Hm, so you had no idea of my situation in your family. I see."

Hendrix was rendered speechless once again.

Noelle quickly said, "So, your mother has woken up, but you never told me about it. This is to make me feel guilty so you could create a chance, right?"

"Yes."

This time, Hendrix didn't deny it.

"So, my analysis of Amity Group and our breakup is all correct?"

"Yes."

It was the same answer, but Hendrix sounded firmer. Even his expression had reverted to its usual calm and indifference the same one he wore during negotiations at the table.

"But there's one thing you got wrong," he added. "At the time, it wasn't that I thought my feelings for you were less important than the interests of Amity Group. t was because back then, I didn't think I even liked you.

"It was simply because you were the one who first brought up the divorce. I couldn't accept it, so I just wanted to win against you once."