The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 259 Chapter 259

Seeing Noelle remain silent for a while, Oliver couldn't help but call out, "Ms. Swanson?"

Noelle snapped back to reality and immediately put on a standard smile. "Of course, Mr. Freeman. Thank you for making the introduction."

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"We're all partners. It's the least I can do."

As he spoke, Hendrix stood up and extended his hand to her

There were others in the conference room, and in their eyes, Hendrix was still the attention-grabbing

man. So, Noelle had no choice but to extend her hand in return.

But as she shook Hendrix's hand, she couldn't help but dig her nails into his palm. Her nails weren't long. with the pressure, Hendrix surely felt some pain..

but

She didn't linger, though. After saying her goodbyes, she turned and walked

a major figure at Vinton Bank. Even if Noelle had dealings with the bank, meeting him in person

After all, their personal relationship seemed solid. This

picking her up for

but she insisted on driving herself Hendrix didn't push back and simply told her to follow him closely as the restaurant could be a little tricky to

that he wasn't familiar with Vinton City. Yet here he was today, navigating his car through a maze of twists and turns, eventually arriving at a place even Noelle

already far less bustling than Coppersville, and now, they'd ventured

her car, and before she could even voice her thoughts, Hendrix seemed to know what she was thinking and said, "Don't worry. I'm not

shot him a sideways glance. "Where's

inside. We can't go in by car." As he spoke, Hendrix glanced at her shoes. "Do you

Noelle

her. After walking down

ahead. It was a

restaurant.

look at the man behind her, but Hendrix's gaze was