The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 207 Chapter 207

Noelle smiled at the man, Dominic Russo. "How could I forget, Mr. Russo? I was just worried you might be too busy. After all, there are so many people vying to have dinner with you-1 was afraid I wouldn't make it on the list.

Her smile was dazzling, and even if Dominic had been annoyed moments before, her charm smoothed over any displeasure.

Dominic slid a hand toward her waist. "Well, I have time now. So, Ms. Swanson, when are you planning to fulfill your promise and have dinner with me?"

Noelle deftly sidestepped his touch, grabbing a glass of wine from a nearby server and placing it in his hand instead. "I'm always ready, of course. How about this? I'll contact your assistant tomorrow to set up a time."

"Why go through so much trouble? Don't you already have iny personal number?" Dominic said as he accepted the wine glass, his hand brushing lightly against the back of Noelle's.

Though Dominic wasn't overweight, and his features could even be considered refined, the gesture still made Noelle feel a wave of revulsion. But no matter how uncomfortable she felt, her smile remained impeccable.

"Alright. I'll make sure to pick a good restaurant tonight and call you tomorrow."

a few more pleasantries with Dominic, she deftly dove into the next wave of obligatory socializing. Just when she thought

"Isn't that Lana Ray?"

someone ask. She froze for a moment, and just as she was

film school this year. I don't know how she got so lucky. I mean, she's not even that

glass, Noelle immediately remembered who the person was after

there were actually quite a few actors and singers at tonight's party. But what really surprised Noelle was that Lana

attention elsewhere. To her surprise,

Swanson, right?" Lana's voice was crisp and carried a hint of youthful

of a subsidiary under

Lana approached her, others couldn't help but recall the label that had

to the curious cares around

City now?" Lana continued trying to make small talk with

her naivety endearing. After all, the curiosity and probing

her out on it, just