Chapter 264 Noelle rested on Hendrixs back , but as soon as the elevator doors closed , she said , Put me down .
Her tone was composed , completely devoid of the playful cryness shed shown earlier when complaining about her foot .
Hendrix had already figured out she was faking it .
Still , he adnt called her out on it .
Instead , he had gone along with her act , playing his part in the script she had set up .
Even though Noelle had asked him to put her down , Hendrix showed no intention of letting go .
After waiting for a moment , Noelle repeated impatiently , Hendrix , put me down ! Didnt you say your foot hurt ? Hendrix countered casually .
Were almost there .
You saw it earlier , didnt you ? Noelle wasnt about to let him feign ignorance , Sandra was hiding in the parking lot .
Yeah , I saw her .
Thats why I suddenly asked you to carry me .
Yeah , I know .
Noelle laid out her intentions plainly , but even so , Hendrix showed no sign of letting her down .
She bit her lip .
So , do you get it now ? I was just using you .
Yeah , I got it .
But I dont mind , replied Hendrix without hesitation .
Even though Noelle had suspected he might have figured it out , his candid acknowledgment still left her momentarily stunned .
Just then , the elevator doors opened , and Hendrix carried her out .
Once inside the apartment , he immediately crouched down and helped her remove her high heels .
The scenes from the car earlier flashed vividly in Noelles mind , and she instinctively tried to pull her foot back .
But Hendrixs grip tightened , holding her firmly in place .
Let go , Noelle said through gritted teeth .
Ill help you apply some medicine .
I can do it myself ! Hendrix paid no attention to her protests .
He simply brought over the first aid kit .
Then , he pressed her foot into place and began treating her wound .

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Though it had already scabbed over , the cotton swabs touch still brought a faint sting , mingled with an indescribable itch .
Noelle couldnt help but lift her eyes .
Hendrix knelt on one knee before her , cradling her foot with one hand and holding the cotton swab in the other .
He meticulously tended to her wound , and in that moment , he looked almost reverent .
Noelle watched him for a moment before asking , Were you aware of Sandra and Javiers relationship ? Hendrixs hand paused slightly , evidently not expecting the question .
Then , he replied , No , I wasnt .
Really ? Chapter 264 Noelles skeptical tone made Heu Chuckle softly .
+25 BONUS Lifting his gaze to meet hers , he asked , Why would I need to know ? You and Javier are close , arent you ? And Sandra is your … childhood friend .
How could you not know ? As Noelle finished speaking , Hendrixs grip on her foot suddenly tightened .
The unexpected pressure made Noelle gasp softly in surprise .
Hendrix quickly loosened his hold and spoke again , Javier and I are just business associates .
What do his mistresses have to do with me ? But Sandra is Maxwells wife , no ? Oh , so this whole roundabout way was just to say youre bothered by Sandra cheating on Maxwell ? Noelle didnt respond , but her gaze turned noticeably colder .
Hendrix , of course , noticed the shift .
Then , it struck him Maxwell and Noelles relationship had long since fallen apart .
It was unnecessary for him to get jealous .
Thus , he quickly added , Maxwells still a marginal figure within his family .
If he wants to prove himself , he has to produce results .
Sandra is tied to him theyre a team , so its not surprising shed help him .