Chapter 216 Hendrix gazed at her in silence .
Noelle could barely stand at this point .
She was relying entirely on the last thread of willpower left in her mind to hold herself up .
But the moment the elevator doors opened and she saw Oliver standing outside , that last thread of willpower instantly snapped .
Noelle knew precisely what Dominics intentions were .
Although she had come alone tonight , she had sent Oliver a message earlier , informing him that he would need to pick her up when the time came .
Oliver , knowing exactly where to find her , had been anxiously scanning the restaurant lobby .
So when he finally spotted her in the elevator , he let out a sigh of relief .
Ignoring Hendrix standing nearby , Noelle staggered a few steps toward Oliver before collapsing entirely .
Without a second thought , Oliver rushed to catch her.
Take me to the hospital , Noelle managed to whisper through the pain before everything went black and she passed out .
Oliver didnt have the chance to ask what had happened .
He immediately scooped her into his arms and rushed out the door .
Throughout the entire process , Oliver didnt even notice there was another person standing in the elevator .
Hendrix stood frozen in place , his hand still suspended in midair , as if he had been about to catch Noelle just moments before .
After a long while , once Noelle and Oliver were completely out of sight , Hendrix slowly retracted his hand .
Then , he let out a sudden laugh .
Though his lips curled into a smile , there was no warmth in his eyes only an endless , brooding darkness .
When Noelle woke up , she found herself lying in a hospital room .
Oliver was by her side , along with his girlfriend .
The young woman , likely uneasy about the two of them being together , sat nearby .
Every now and then , she would .
glance up from her phone to check on Noelle .
It was she who first noticed that Noelle had woken up .
Oliver quickly pressed the call button to notify the doctor .
What time is it ? asked Noelle .
It was only when she spoke that she realized her voice was hoarse , but she didnt have the luxury to care about that now .
How long have I been asleep ? Its been a day , Oliver answered her .
You had alcohol poisoning .
The doctors had to pump your stomach .
Youll need to rest in bed for the next few days .

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What about the company ? Dont worry .
Nothings happened .
Noelle nodded , then glanced over at the young woman sitting beside them .
The young woman stood up and stared intently at Noelle with eyes devoid of any emotions , Find me a caregiver and head home , Noelle said to Oliver I dont think thats a good idea , Ms.
Swanson .
You- Its not really convenient for you to stay here and take care of me , Noelle said with a smile .
Besides , Im fine now , arent I ? Getting a caregiver to take care of me would be just the same .
Chapter 216 +25 BONUS As Noelle spoke , she glanced at Olivers girlfriend , Wanda Cross , several times .
The implication was unmistakable .
It was only then that Oliver caught on , and after giving Noelle a quick okay , he left with Wanda .
Lying on her hospital bed , Noelle was about to drift off to sleep again when the phone beside her suddenly rang .
It was Craig , calling to check on how things were going on her end .
Noelle regularly updated him on her work progress , so she didnt think much of it when he called .
She gave him the usual update , and he listened quietly on the other end .
At first , Noelle didnt sense anything out of the ordinary until Craig suddenly asked , I heard Hendrix has been in Vinton City recently ? Noelles voice faltered for a moment when she heard that name .
Then , as if by reflex , her stomach twisted in pain .
Unsure of how to respond , she answered vaguely , I think so .
Im not really sure .