The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 219 Chapter 219

"We're at Neufit Sports Arena. Mr. Freeman mentioned he'd like to speak to you personally," said Julio. Noelle froze for a moment, then frowned. "With me?"

"Yes. Where are you right now? Should I have the driver come pick you up?

"No need. I'll drive myself over."

Noelle wasn't sure what Hendrix wanted, but since Julio was Craig's man and had already made it clear she should go, refusing would undoubtedly result in a report back to Craig. Reluctantly, she headed over. Hendrix and Julio were at the tennis court. Today, Hendrix was dressed casually in a white sweatshirt, his bangs falling over his forehead, giving him a slightly youthful, almost boyish look.

"Noelle's here." Julio quickly walked over and patted Noelle's shoulder in a mentor-like manner. "Even though she's only been with the company for a few months, her performance has been outstanding "Take this recent project proposal for the Continental Reach-her ideas were so impressive that l- "Ms. Swanson, is it true that you're good at tennis?" Hendrix interrupted.

Noelle turned to look at him. Hendrix was staring back at her, his deep eyes filled with emotions she couldn't quite read.

more from you." The gap in physical ability between the two was obvious, and Hendrix showed no intention of going easy on her. Within just a few volleys, Noelle was already gasping for breath. As the tennis ball hit the ground once again, a sharp cramp in her stomach added to her

then that she realized he had no intention of having a serious talk with her. The whole "wanting to speak with her personally" was just an excuse.

Freeman, your skills are quite exceptional. I'm no match for you at all," said Noelle with a wry

his racket to the

another level," Julio chimed in with a polite laugh before quickly transitioning to a suggestion. "It's

at Noelle before nodding.

he had already agreed, Noelle naturally couldn't

was, of course, a must

that day, the doctor had explicitly told Noelle not to drink, yet here she was, taking the initiative to raise

here today. I'd like to toast to you,"

for a moment and then said, "Let's skip the