Chapter 51 Finally , Noelle sank onto the couch , wrapping her arms tightly around herself .
Just then , the same unknown number flashed on her phone again .
She hadnt saved the number , but after seeing it just once the previous night , it was already seared into her memory .
Without hesitation , she grabbed the phone and hurled it to the floor .
+25 BONUS At Nivis Villa , Mabel stood on the other side of the ornate iron gate , her sharp gaze fixed on the scruffy man in front of her .
And who are you supposed to be ? Im William Kaplan , Im Lunas … I mean , Noelles father , William said , baring a grin that revealed yellowed teeth .
I know shes staying here .
Tell her to come out and see me .
It was common knowledge in Coppersville that Noelle had been missing as a child and had spent over a decade in the countryside .
One glance at the man , and Mabel instantly recognized who he was .
Her lips curled in disdain as her gaze swept over him .
Ms.
Noelle has moved out .
She moved out ? How is that possible ? Isnt she- She and Mr.
Freeman are divorced , Mabel interrupted , her tone laced with irritation .
If youre looking for her , go bother the Swanson family .
Now , get lost .
!! Divorced ? William never expected that answer .
He had only recently learned from the news that Noelle had married Hendrix , the wealthiest man in Coppersville .
Just the thought of having a connection to someone so powerful had been enough to send him into fits of excitement .
He never expected Noelle and Hendrix to be divorced ! Thats right .
Theyve been divorced for a while now .
So scram before I call security ! Mabel couldnt hide her disgust .
She didnt even want to look at William again .
Rolling her eyes , she turned and walked away .
When Mabel returned inside , she found Hendrix coming down the stairs .
He was adjusting the cuffs of his shirt as he asked , Who was outside ? Just someone at the wrong door , Mabel replied quickly .
But Hendrix lifted his gaze , his sharp eyes locking onto hers .
Even though Mabel had practically raised him and was a good 20 years his senior , that look sent a jolt through her .

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She hesitated for only a moment before confessing , That man said he was Mrs.
Freemans … I mean , Ms.
Noelles father .
He wanted to see her .
Her father ? Hendrixs brows furrowed slightly .
It wasnt Mr.
Swanson , Mabel added hurriedly , immediately sensing Hendrixs misunderstanding .
Its probably her adoptive father .
You could tell just by looking at him that hes from some rural area .
Strange , though why didnt he come looking for her before ? Hendrix gave no response , his expression unreadable as he took a seat at the dining table .
1/2 Chapter 51 +25 BONUS Should we … do something ? Mabel ventured cautiously .
If hes gone , leave it , Hendrix said flatly , as if the man had just been an unrelated stranger to him.
And in fact , William was a complete stranger to Hendrix .
Mabel exhaled in relief and nodded .
Changing the subject , she added , By the way , do you have any free evenings this week , Mr.
Freeman ? Hendrix glanced up , his brow arched .
Well , your birthday is coming up , Mabel said , forcing a bright tone .
Ms.
Sandra called earlier she would like to throw you a small celebration .
She was wondering when you might be available- Youre overstepping , Hendrix interrupted , his voice light but pointed .
That single comment made Mabels face pale .
For a moment , she could only fumble for a response , but Hendrix didnt wait for one .
He calmly set his newspaper down , dabbed the corner of his mouth with a napkin , and stood to leave .