The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 212 Chapter 212

Hendrix wasn't sure if such a law really existed in the world-a law that claimed the more one worried about something happening, the more inevitable its occurrence. Similarly, the more one tried to avoid seeing someone, the more certain it became that they would cross paths.

At that moment, Hendrix was staring expressionlessly at the woman not far away. Noelle's outfit today was simple yet elegant-a light blue shirt paired with a black skirt. Her hair was tied in a low ponytail, and her makeup was much more understated than the night before

But the smile on her face was genuine. She was laughing as she spoke to the man in front of her, and the entire atmosphere was one of warmth and happiness.

"Mr. Freeman?" Clayton Hayes asked hesitantly, standing beside Hendrix and still waiting for his instructions, when he noticed Hendrix had suddenly stopped walking.

Hendrix tried to take a step forward, but for some reason, his feet felt unbearably heavy. And no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't take a single step.

gaze and finally spotted Dominic ahead. Dominic, who had been toasting and

actually spotted Hendrix before he did,

into him here-or perhaps she simply didn't want to greet him. But no matter what she was thinking, she eventually stood up and greeted him

over to Hendrix. "We just got here as well. If you don't mind, why

"Well..." H

and he clearly appeared uncomfortable. After all, Hendrix wasn't going to be in Vinton City for long, and arranging this dinner with him

natural for Clayton to feel displeased at being suddenly interrupted. However, with Hendrix still present, he didn't feel

as he was thinking about how to navigate the situation, Noelle suddenly spoke up, "Mr. Freeman, Mr. Hayes, both of you must have important matters to

as Noelle said that, Clayton gave her a look of genuine gratitude. But