The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 227 Chapter 227

Oliver walked right by her side.

After Noelle's last "reminder," he no longer pried or gossiped about the relationship between though his gaze kept darting toward her on the way, his expression hesitant.

Delle and Hendrix,

It wasn't until Noelle rolled her eyes at him that he finally stopped.

To Noelle's surprise, tonight's dinner was uneventful.

As the host, Julio focused on discussing the details of the collaboration with Hendrix, while Noelle, as an accompanying member, only needed to chime in occasionally or join in a toast.

Throughout the evening, Hendrix barely gave her a glance.

But Noelle quickly understood why and recalled her last conversation with him.

Even if he was unwilling, Hendrix was not the type of person who would run back to his ex. He wouldn't date her again. He would not, and his ego would not allow it, either.

Thinking of this, Noelle let out a sigh of relief.

phone rang. The ringtone broke the jolly atmosphere of the private room. Noelle quickly stood up

"Your

Julio asked with a smile. "Is he checking up on

Noelle just

the others, and

asked why she hadn't retumed

"There's a dinner."

"Not over yet?"

be wrapping up

on the other end didn't seem satisfied and reminded her,

know. I didn't drink

I'll

a pause, she changed her mind. "I'm not sure when it'll end yet. I'll call you

less and don't

"Got it."

a cigarette and lighter, but after hearing Dylan's words, she chuckled softly and agreed before hanging

had already promised him, she had no intention of going against it. She put the items back and turned to

she pushed open the