The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 217 Chapter 217

"Didn't you meet with Hendrix last night?" Craig mercilessly exposed her lie.

Noelle fell silent.

Craig, as if he knew what she was thinking, said, "Amity Group is planning something big over in Vinton City. By now, you should have a clear understanding of the current market trends there. If you can secure this partnership, you should know what it means for Elm Group.

"You wouldn't want to stay stuck in that subsidiary company forever, would you? If this partnership is finalized, it will prove your capabilities to everyone. When that time comes, I will officially transfer you back, and no one will question your position as a successor."

Craig's words were unhurried.

Noelle was tempted to take him up on his offer, but she was also well aware that he absolutely wouldn't really agree to let her go back and become the successor.

reason he let Noelle stay in the company was merely because

no hurry to refuse him. "I'm not very

with a grunt, following it up with a few perfunctory words about taking care of herself. Noelle acknowledged him, but after hanging up, she couldn't help but laugh coldly. Craig knew she had met with Hendrix last night, so he must have also known what had happened between them

a hospital bed, and he couldn't even be bothered to ask about her well- being. Luckily, she had long since been thoroughly

mind. She picked up her phone again

Clayton arranged to meet at a

had become much more straightforward toward Noelle after she helped save him from a sticky situation at

with our collaboration," Clayton said, taking a sip of coffee. "You know how it is-we're just a small winery.

winery is considered 'small, then the rest of us might as well take a back seat," Noelle replied with a smile, pouring more

continue when Clayton suddenly asked, "If you want to know, why not

moment but quickly recovered with a smile. "A small fry like me?

er an