Chapter 262 By the time dinner ended , it was nearing 10:00 pm .
Javier seemed quite satisfied with the evenings discussions .
Before leaving , he told Noelle that he would review her proposal first .
His tone had noticeably softened , and Noelle responded with a bright , enthusiastic smile .
As for Sandra , who had unexpectedly shown up tonight , she had been practically invisible throughout the evening -except for the moment she glanced at Hendrix as she boarded the car .
It was a look filled with a mix of grievance , resentment , and a hint of hope .
Whatever response Hendrix gave , Noelle didnt witness it , because in the hext instant , Sandra had already entered Javiers black Bentley , which swiftly drove into the night ..
The smile Noelle had been forcing onto her face disappeared instantly .
Without sparing a glance at the man beside her , she turned on her heel and headed straight for her own car .
But Hendrix was quick to grab her arm .
What are you doing ? Noelle immediately brushed his hand off .
Have you already forgotten what I told you this morning , Mr.
Freeman ? Hendrix pressed his lips together for a moment before responding , I havent forgotten .
But youve had alcohol , so you cant drive .
Noelle was well aware of that , of course .
She simply rolled her eyes at him and said , Ive already called for at designated driver .
With that , she got into her car .

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But to her surprise , Hendrix followed her inside as well .
What are you doing ? Get out ! Its not teasy to find a designated driver here .
I just tried calling for one myself , but no ones accepting requests anymore , said Hendrix .
What does that have to do with me ? Get out of my car !! Are you really planning to leave me stranded here ? Dont be ridiculous , Mr.
Freeman .
You have plenty of assistants call one of them , and Im sure theyd be thrilled to pick you up .
Its pretty late .
Making someone work overtime isnt very considerate , dont you think ? I couldnt care less ! Now get out ! said Noelle as she shoved him out .
But despite his lean appearance , beneath that tailored suit was a body honed by regular exercise , all solid muscle .
Noelle gave it her all , shoving him several times , yet he did t budge at all .
Noelle was just about to kick him out , but Hendrix seemed to anticipate her move .
His hand shot out and firmly caught her ankle before she could land the blow .
The warmth of his dry , strong grip spread through her , and goosebumps rose unbidden on her arms .
Even her voice carried a slight tremble .
W What are you doing ? Let go ! Noelle hadnt had much to drink tonight , but at this moment , it felt like the alcohol was suddenly kicking in .
Her body tensed , her cheeks and even the tips of her ears flushing a warm red .
However , Hendrix seemed oblivious to her reaction .
Without a word , he slipped off her high heel with his other hand .
He then gently brushed against the faint scrape on her ankle .
+25 BONUS Chapter 262 Does it hurt ? His voice was soft , yet in the stillness of the car , it carried a magnetic pull .
As his words faded , Hendrix lifted his gaze to her .
Those deep , enigmatic eyes of his seemed to transform into a image with unsettling clarity .
serene pool that reflected Noelles Her foot was still in his palm , and his fingers were gently touching the wound on it .
The wound had already scabbed over , but his fingers felt like they carried an electric current , transmitting through her wound and spreading to every part of her body .
Noelle couldnt help but frown , yet she no longer pushed him away .
Even as he leaned in closer bit by bit , she forgot to dodge .