The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 216 Chapter 216

Hendrix gazed at her in silence.

Noelle could barely stand at this point. She was relying entirely on the last thread of willpower left in her mind to hold herself up. But the moment the elevator doors opened and she saw Oliver standing outside, that last thread of willpower instantly snapped.

Noelle knew precisely what Dominic's intentions were. Although she had come alone tonight, she had sent Oliver a message earlier, informing him that he would need to pick her up when the time came. Oliver, knowing exactly where to find her, had been anxiously scanning the restaurant lobby. So when he finally spotted her in the elevator, he let out a sigh of relief.

Ignoring Hendrix standing nearby, Noelle staggered a few steps toward Oliver before collapsing entirely. Without a second thought, Oliver rushed to catch her.

"Take me to the hospital," Noelle managed to whisper through the pain before everything went black and she passed out.

Oliver didn't have the chance to ask what had happened. He immediately scooped her into his arms and rushed out the door. Throughout the entire process, Oliver didn't even notice there was another person standing in the elevator.

Hendrix stood frozen in place, his hand still suspended in midair, as if he had been about to catch Noelle just moments before. After a long while, once Noelle and Oliver were completely out of sight, Hendrix slowly retracted his hand.

he let out a sudden laugh. Though his lips curled into a smile, there was no

his girlfriend." The young woman, likely uneasy about the two of them being together, sat nearby. Every now and then, she would. glance up

was she who first noticed that Noelle had woken up. Oliver

realized her voice was hoarse, but she didn't

day," Oliver answered her. "You had alcohol poisoning. The doctors had to pump your stomach. You'll need to

"What about the company?

"Don't worry. Nothing's happened."

over at the young woman

woman stood up and stared intently at Noelle with eyes

head home," Noelle said

that's a good idea, Ms. Swanson.

not really convenient for you to stay here and take care of me,"