hapter 359 +25 BONUS Noelle rarely was called by her nickname , especially by someone who bore such a striking resemblance to Hendrix .
Nathan was wearing a white shirt today and no tie , with the sleeves casually rolled up .
On his wrist was a watch of an unknown brand , clearly aged , with the leather strap showing signs of wear and cracking He was smiling gently as always .
I saw you just now but wasnt sure it was you .
What are you doing here all alone ? L… uh … came down for a walk .
This was their second meeting .
Noelle still vividly remembered the awkward scene at Freeman Manor last time , but Nathan seemed entirely unbothered by it .
He nodded earnestly at her response .
Is that so ? Have you had dinner yet ? Hendrix has been in meetings nonstop since he got back to the office .
Im guessing he hasnt had time to look after you ? Noelle had intended to lie , but before she could say anything , her stomach growled audibly .
Nathan clearly heard it , too , and his smile broadened instantly .
Noelle suddenly found herself at a loss for words .
Nathan quickly stopped smiling .
How about I take you out to dinner ? I know a pretty good restaurant nearby .
No , its okay , Noelle rejected him without a second thought .
I can just grab something simply on my own .
With that , she turned and walked away .
Nathan didnt press the matter .
He simply remained standing where he was as he watched her leave .
Even without looking back , Noelle could still feel his gaze following her , causing her to frown .
But when she finally stopped and turned around to check , she found that bo one was there .
It seemed it had only been her imagination .
In the end , Noelle settled for a quick meal at a nearby convenience store .
Since Hendrix hadnt called her , it meant his meetings were still ongoing .
Even if she returned to his office now , she would still be alone .
If she went back to Nivis Villa , the only thing she could do was sleep but shed already napped enough in the afternoon .
So , after finishing her meal , she decided to wander around the area for a while .
It was undeniable that this area was the heart of Coppersvilles elite business district .
Even though it was nearly 10:00 pm , the surrounding skyscrapers were still brightly lit.
On the streets , the few people who passed by were hurrying along , their faces etched with visible exhaustion .
As Noelle slowly made her way back to Amity Group , the fountain in front of her suddenly lit up .
The abrupt movement startled her , and just as the water jets seemed poised to drench her , someone suddenly yanked her away from behind .
Noelle couldnt help but stumble slightly , but the other hand of the person landed firmly on her waist .
In that instant , she found herself encircled in his arms .
A faintly familiar scent infiltrated her nostrils , but for a moment , she couldnt recall where she had smelled it before .
She suddenly lifted her head , only to be met with the persons gaze .
Those deep , familiar eyes left her +25 BONUS Chapter 359 momentarily dazed .
But before she could fully process the moment , another voice rang out , Noelle ! The voice was loud , cutting through the expanse of the square and striking directly at her heart .
Her expression shifted noticeably , and she instinctively turned her head .

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Across from the fountain stood Hendrix ! His eyes were locked onto her with an intensity that felt like he was trying to year her apart with his gaze alone .