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.

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

her. The whole "wanting to

no match for you at all," said Noelle with

placed his racket to the side and calmly removed his

Mr. Freeman is simply on another level," Julio chimed in with a polite laugh before quickly transitioning to a suggestion. "It's getting late, and I happen to know a great restaurant nearby. How about I

glanced at Noelle before nodding.

had already agreed, Noelle naturally

course, a

not to drink, yet here she was, taking the

presence here today. I'd like to toast

for a moment and then said, "Let's skip the alcohol today, Ms. Swanson. Water will do just