Chapter 203 Noelle didnt respond to his words .
Instead , she simply glanced at this retreating figure before slowly turning her gaze back to the portrait of the deceased .
The woman in the photo was Matilda in her younger years .
Ironically , she looked almost exactly like Noelle , On the day of the funeral , rain suddenly began to fall in Coppersville , and the temperature seemed even lower than it had been during last years winter .
Noelle had already put on her coat , but as she stood in the cemetery , she could still feel the cold wind seeping deep into her bones .
The urn containing Matildas ashes had already been laid to rest .
It was only when the sound of the pastors voice echoed through the cemetery that Noelle , almost as if waking from a daze , fully realized that Matilda was truly gone .
Whether it was love or hate , it all seemed to vanish with Matildas death .
Noelle suddenly recalled the day Matilda closed her eyes for the last time .
She wasnt sure whether it was guilt or something else , but in her final moments , Matilda had called for Noelle to stand before her The look in her eyes brought a rush of distant memories to the surface for Noelle .
It was before she got lost .
Back then , Matildas tenderness toward her had been genuine .
She would hold her while she slept , gently take her hand , and kneel down to carefully wipe away her sweat .
Those memories suddenly came alive again .
At that moment , Matilda didnt say anything .
She simply gave a long , deep look before closing her eyes .
Noelle Raindrops fell onto Noelle , and her shoulder began to tremble slightly , but there was no one by her side to hold her hand .
In the end , she could only clench her fists , letting her nails dig into her skin .
Soon , the funeral came to an end .
Once the guests had left , Craig walked up to Noelles side .
Do you want to go home together ? His words made Sandras face change immediately .
However , she didnt dare to say anything .
She could only glare at Noelle in anger .
Noelle , on the other hand , quickly replied ; Sure .
The matters with William were quickly resolved , and the letter of appointment for the Vinton City subsidiary was officially issued .
It hadnt even been a month since Christmas Day , and Noelle was already on a plane heading to Vinton City .
She never saw Hendrix again .
Coppersville was a vast city , so expansive that even though they were moved in the same circles , they could continue their lives without crossing paths .
After that , Noelle threw herself into an incredibly busy work routine .
This was her first time working at a company , but she adapted quickly .
Even the social intricacies she had once despised were now something she handled with ease .
By the time Noelle heard news of Hendrix again , it was already early summer .
His relationship with a young actress had made front page headlines .
In the accompanying photo , the two stood in front of a villa , the actress delicate , striking beauty perfectly complementing his .
Noelle glanced at the news before briefly closing it .
A notification popped up at the top of the screen it was a call from Ethan Carter from Skyweb , asking if she was free to join him for dinner that evening .
Chapter 203 +25 BONUS Noelle pressed her lips together before answering with a hint of a smile in her voice , Of course I am , but only if you let me pay for the dinner .
Ethan chuckled .
How could I possibly let you do that ? Im new here , Mr.
Carter .
And with how much youve helped me , its only right that I treat you to dinner .
Ill have my assistant- Ms.
Swanson , you must know by now that Im not a fan of fake pleasantries .
Tonight , I just want to have dinner with someone , like ordinary friends would .
His implication was more than clear .
Noelle felt her expression freeze for a moment , but then , she quickly responded with ease , Alright .

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