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.

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

if you're divorced? Does that mean you're married to Mr. Carter

now?"

expression changed instantly, her eyes snapping toward him. Though Noelle was well aware of their intentions, she had always been careful

harsh words suddenly made her feel that, in the eyes of others, all her efforts and actions before had. meant nothing. To them, perhaps her recent successes were just a result of her relationship

at her, then quickly added, "I didn't mean it

did you

She had seen. him a few times and even called him "Uncle Julio". But at that moment, she suddenly found

with Hendrix?" Julio said slowly." They're clients of the company, but

and he are already divorced, but now, you're treating him like just another business partner. You know what needs

didn't know how to respond

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 in. I have some things to take care of,

didn't reject what Julio

gave her one last meaningful