The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 220 Chapter 220

"Noelle," Julio called her hame as soon as she stepped out of the restroom.

He was frowning deeply-it was clear he wasn't pleased with how she acted earlier.

"You know how important this project is to the company, don't you?"

Noelle simply nodded.

"Then, why are you acting so cold toward Mr. Freeman?" Julio's eyes darkened. "Don't tell me you can't tell what he's hinting at."

A project as massive as Continental Reach was still in its early stages, and the workload Hendrix had to

be managing was beyond imagination. Yet today, he had spent time playing tennis and having dinner with them.

And before Noelle's toast, that deliberate glance he gave her-it didn't take a genius to figure out his intentions. But Noelle didn't take the bait.

divorced from him," she said after meeting Julio's gaze

you're divorced? Does that mean you're married

now?"

her eyes snapping toward him. Though Noelle was well aware of their intentions, she had

of others, all her efforts and actions before had. meant nothing. To them, perhaps her recent successes were just a result of

glanced at her, then quickly added,

did

holidays. She had seen. him a few times and even called him "Uncle Julio".

mean is, if you can negotiate with them, why can't you do the same with Hendrix?" Julio said slowly." They're clients of the company, but Hendrix is

are already divorced, but now, you're treating him like just another business partner. You know what needs to be done-no

how

watched her for a moment before patting her on the shoulder. "Mr. Freeman is still waiting for us back in the private dining room. You should head

didn't reject what

gave her one last meaningful look