Chapter 201 Chapter 201

Noelle simply smiled. She waited until Ruth had entered before lifting her gaze to welcome the next guest.

"Welcome."

As she got to the last syllable, her voice noticeably softened, and her smile faltered for a brief moment. But she quickly regained her composure, her smile blossoming once more.

"Hello, Mr. Freeman."

She wasn't sure when Hendrix had arrived, but judging by the presence of others behind him, it seemed he must have overheard her exchange with Ruth.

Hendrix quickly swept past Noelle with his gaze before walking up to Craig.

"Congratulations."

"Thank you."

wasn't even a second that they shook each

looking at him. Instead, she turned her attention to the other guests, her smile still

the greeting portion alone made Noelle feel like her smile was about to freeze on her face. The next part of the event no longer

was about to light it when she realized she had forgotten to bring lighter. After rummaging through her purse and confirming it wasn't there, she reluctantly gave up. Just as she was about to toss the cigarette from her fingers, she heard footsteps behind her. Turning around, she hadn't

chance to discard it when the other person's gaze quickly

furrowed brows on the person's face made her pause for a moment. However, she quickly smiled

further. Instead, she snapped the cigarette in

situation in Vinton City isn't as simple as you think," Hendrix

paused for a moment but quickly nodded. "I

end up with nothing, and I

Then, she answered him seriously, "Mr. Freeman, I was

she didn't wait for his reply and continued walking

Hendrix suddenly said from behind her.

paused for a moment, but she didn't turn around. Instead,

for her health? She didn't know what to make of this bit of concern

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