Chapter 44 Noelles relationship with Matilda was detached , but it was worse with Craig .
It was so distant that calling it distant didnt even seem enough .
As the head of the family and chairman of the company , Craig naturally carried his work habits into his personal life authoritative , commanding , and never to be questioned .
If Matilda made Noelle feel like she was endlessly favoring Sandra , Craig made her feel nothing at all just cold indifference .
He was rarely home , and in Noelles memories , he had never once fulfilled his role as a father .
But what he did do was maintain the authority of the head of the family , and no one was allowed to challenge it .
Despite having been back for years , this was Noelles first time eating alone with him .
When she arrived , he was already waiting in the private room .
He was looking at his wrist impatiently to check the time .
Sorry that Im late , Noelle said .
Craig didnt seem angry .
He just gave her a brief glance and then gestured to the seat next to him .
Have a seat .
Noelle didnt move .
Her eyes drifted to the other settings on the table including hers and Craigs , there were five sets of utensils .
Someone else will be joining us soon , Craig remarked , noticing her hesitation .
Noelles mind quickly raced , and her voice tightened .
People from the Hawthorne family ? Oh , you know about them ? Craig replied , remarkably calm .
Did your mother tell you ? Thats even better .
Mr.
Hawthorne has some free time these days , so you and his son can meet first … I dont want to meet him , Noelle interrupted firmly .
Im here today to make something clear please stop interfering in my life .
I have nothing to do with any of you anymore .
So , please dont do such ridiculous things .
again .
Noelle was about to turn and leave when Craig suddenly let out a soft laugh .

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Noelle , the one being ridiculous here Is you .
Do you really think you can sever ties with the Swanson family just because you want to ? Dont kid yourself into thinking paying those medical bills is enough .
The moment I speak up , that woman will be transferred to another hospital .
And I can guarantee you , there wont be another hospital in all of Coppersville willing to take her .
A weakness everyone had one .
Love , family , friendship , or any number of other ties .
But Noel never imagined that her own father would use her weakness as leverage against her one day .
Her hands clenched involuntarily , and she ground her teeth together in frustration .
If you dont want to watch that woman die , then sit down and behave , Craig said .
Besides , its just a meal .
Youre divorced .
The man might not even be interested in you .
And if hes not ? Noelle shot back , her voice sharp .
You plan to keep setting me up with men , finding someone wholl buy into me , bleed me dry of whatever little value I have left ? Chapter 44 +25 BONUS By now , Noelle didnt bother speaking respectfully .
She knew full well that the Swanson family had never cared about her happiness when they refused to let her divorce Hendrix .
It was all about … benefits .
After all , the Freeman family was wealthy and influential .
The Swanson family only needed to cling to that one family connection .
Her own well being ? That wasnt even on their radar .
Noelle , watch your tone , Craig warned , his brows furrowing .
You chose this path for yourself .
Look around at all of Coppersville who could possibly compare to Hendrix ? You gave up the best option available to you ! Craig was about to say more , but before he could , the door to the private room opened again .
Upon seeing who had entered , he immediately swallowed his words , and a smile quickly spread across his face .
Hello , Mr.
and Mrs.
Hawthorne .
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