Chapter 86
By the time Hendrix walked out of the bathroom, Noelle was no longer in the bedroom. He was stunned a little before he exited the room.
Noelle was slipping into her shoes at the door.
Hendrix looked at her, and his expression darkened. “Where are you going?”
“Home.” Noelle didn’t even turn around to look at him.
Hendrix immediately pursed his lips, and the coldness in his eyes intensified. However, Noelle ignored him and opened the door.
Afterward, the door was closed again, and Hendrix was left all alone in the spacious house. When he turned around, he swung his foot and kicked the trash can, toppling it.
Noelle didn’t notice what Hendrix had just done. She kept the cufflinks in her bag, and she thought about tossing them into the trash can when she walked past one. However, her hand was suspended in midair for a long time, and she still couldn’t let it go.
That was when Noelle’s phone rang
“You’re not asleep yet, are you, Elle?” Evelyn sounded very exhilarated over the phone. “I’ve got some good news for you.”
“I’m wide awake. Go on.” Noelle put the cufflinks back into her handbag as she spoke into the phone.
“The television drama rights to your last comic have been secured. Are you familiar with Magnolia Pictures? It’s a major production company!”
Noelle nodded. “Yeah. That is good news. And?”
Evelyn clicked her tongue. “I know you used to be a wealthy man’s wife, and this sort of money is nothing to you. However, you can’t deny that it’s a major collaboration.
“Moreover, the rights to your comics will be selling like hotcakes once this collaboration goes through. That’s why we have to give it our best this time!”
“Great. Do your best.”
“Wait a minute. Why am I the one who’s doing my best? What about you?”
“Haven’t I given you full reins to represent me?”
“Um… You did, but we would close the deal much faster if you were directly involved in the negotiation.”
Noelle stopped in her tracks and said, “I’m not going.”
“Why?”
“No reason. If you can secure it, great. If it can’t be done, then forget it.”
Noelle was so resolute and carefree that Evelyn was suddenly stumped.
“Is that all?” Noelle asked.
“No. Wait a minute!” Evelyn called out hurriedly. “How about we meet up with the collaborator just once, Elle? I
told the editor–in–chief that you’ll be there. I won’t be able to explain myself if you don’t go.
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