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Noelle managed to dodge.
The vase was smashed onto the floor and shattered into pieces. The sharp fragments sliced into her calves, causing blood to gush out.
But at this moment, no one paid attention.
Craig pointed a finger at her. “You did it on purpose, didn’t you? Making a scene in front of so many people just to completely ruin yourself! You wanted the entire Coppersville to know that you’re damaged goods, didn’t you?
“How did I end up with such a shameless daughter? If I’d known, I would’ve strangled you to death when you were born! I shouldn’t have brought you back into this family. You’ve done nothing but ruin the Swanson family’s
name!”
No one in the room dared to speak. Craig’s voice echoed loudly in the high–ceilinged living room, each word cutting into Noelle like a blade.
Yet, she didn’t feel any pain. She didn’t even avoid Craig’s gaze, simply standing still and meeting his eyes head
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“You still dare to look at me like that? Fine! If I don’t beat you to death today, my name is no longer Craig
Swanson!”
As he spoke, Craig unbuckled his belt, and just as he was about to whip it at Noelle, a voice came from the doorway, “Mr. Swanson!”
Hearing the voice, Craig froze mid–action.
Sandra gasped dramatically. “Noelle!”
She then rushed forward, throwing her arms around Noelle “Noelle, are you okay? Daddy, how could you….”
Tears streamed down Sandra’s face, looking like her heart was breaking. But Noelle ignored her, simply pressing her lips together as she turned her gaze toward the door.
Hendrix glanced at her briefly, then at Craig. “We need to talk.”
Craig hadn’t expected that Hendrix would show up at this moment.
So… the rumors had already spread. By morning, Noelle’s scandal would be the talk of the town!
Craig’s expression grew darker, but he couldn’t refuse Hendrix. After taking a deep breath, he turned around, saying, “This way ”
Hendrix followed behind him.
Matilda had been quietly standing on the sidelines. Perhaps because of Craig’s earlier aggression, her face now carried a hint of reluctatice.
Once Craig and Hendrix went upstairs, she immediately used over to Noelle. “Noelle… Why must you do this? Your father already told you not to come back for now and to stay away from William, but you….
“Do you realize that everything you said tonight has been recorded? The entire social circle is talking about it! What good do you get out of this?”
Noelle suddenly laughed and answered, “Well…”
Her response caught Matilda off guard, but before she could reply, Noelle continued, “After all… Liam has already
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decided to call off our relationship, hasn’t he? If I’m not mistaken, the real reason Craig is furious is because of that. Am I right?
“With this scandal spreading around, not only will Liam refuse to continue being with me, but I’ll also be deemed worthless in the market. That’s why he’s so angry, isn’t it?”
“You…” Matilda’s eyes widened in anger and shock. After stuttering for a moment, she snapped, “You… How could you think of your father like that?!
Noelle chuckled softly. “Am I wrong?”
