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As soon as Noelle finished speaking, Erwin paused for a moment before breaking into a smile.
“Of course. I’ve already told you–if we work together to completely ruin his business here, he’ll have no choice but to return to Mondivera with me. And when that happens, you’ll finally be free.”
Noelle merely smiled.
But in Erwin’s eyes, that smile made his brows crease ever so slightly.
Only then did Noelle say, “But Mr. Lawson, I don’t think you actually want to help me.”
“Oh?”
“If you really wanted to make Hendrix despair, it would be simple–just tell him that you and I are working together. After all, you know better than I do what kind of person he is.
“If you destroy his buCongratulations?”
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Noelle didn’t respond.
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“Do you actually want this child?” Erwin continued to ask. That doesn’t seem like you. If I remember correctly, weren’t you planning to leave Hendrix? And based on your traditional values, having a child would only make that harder for you.
“Besides, I can tell–Hendrix is deeply insecure when it comes to you right now. Which means-” “Mr. Lawson, are you genuinely trying to help me?” Noelle suddenly cut in.
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siness here, do you really think he’ll let you go? That’s not the outcome you’re looking for, is it?
“What you really want is for him to believe that I betrayed him. That’s why you’ve been pushing me so hard all this time. Because once he finds out, you’ll be able to tell him–see? The people closest to you can’t be trusted. Not even your own wife. But you… You were always his one true ally.”
Noelle’s words left Erwin in silence.
After a moment, he chuckled and said, “Interesting. At first I thought you were just a beauty without brains. But I should’ve known that Hendrix’s taste wouldn’t be that bad.
Noelle simply stared at him expressionlessly.
“Yeah, you’re right. But this doesn’t really cost you anything, does it? After all, all you want is to leave him. As long as I expose you and he loses all hope in you, he’ll naturally let you go. Isn’t that exactly what you wished for? Or could it be that you actually want to stay?”
“No,”
“Noelle answered without hesitation, her response crisp and devoid of any emotion.
Erwin narrowed his eyes.
“Not yet,” Noelle continued. “I have my plan, so I’d appreciate it if you didn’t do anything unnecessary.”
Erwin chuckled again. “Oh? Are you saying I’m getting in your way?”
“Yeah.”
“Then, where exactly are you in this grand plan of yours? Don’t worry. I’m not rushing you. I’m just curious.”
Noelle didn’t answer immediately. Instead, she slowly shifted her gaze forward.
Finding it odd, Erwin followed her gaze.
At that moment, they were standing on the terrace. Before them stretched Coppersville’s breathtaking night skyline. Truthfully, it was no less impressive than any major city in Mondivera.
Moreover, the safety here was excellent, so even in the middle of the night, the streets remained lively with people and traffic. Compared to Mondivera, it carried a stronger sense of life that pulsed through it.
But Erwin wasn’t interested in any of that.
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Seeing that Noelle showed no intention of answering, Erwin was about to press her when she suddenly asked, “Do you know when a person feels the most pain?”
Her question caught Erwin off guard. But before he could respond, she answered it herself, “It’s when you deliver the fatal blow when he’s at his happiest.
“He believes he’s already gained everything, standing at the very peak, only for the truth to be ripped open before his eyes. And in that next moment, he plummets from heaven straight into hell. That is when despair truly hits.”
After speaking, Noelle turned to Erwin with a slight smile.
Erwin froze for a moment.
It was the first time Noelle had ever seen an expression of genuine shock on his face.
She didn’t wait for his response. Instead, she simply offered a faint smile before turning and heading back toward the private dining room.
At that moment, Hendrix was just about to come out to look for her.
