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

his brows twitching slightly. She didn't linger, though. After saying her goodbyes,

Noelle had dealings with the bank, meeting him in

time working with Javier. After all, their personal relationship seemed solid. This time, it was clear that Hendrix had gone

the evening. He mentioned picking her up for dinner and specifically emphasized that the

wasn't surprised, but she insisted on driving herself Hendrix didn't push back and simply told her to follow him closely as the restaurant could

Yet here he was today, navigating his car through a maze of twists and turns, eventually

already far less bustling than Coppersville, and now, they'd ventured into its outskirts. The place before them felt eerily

seemed to know what she was thinking and said, "Don't worry. I'm not going

sideways glance. "Where's

go in by car." As he spoke, Hendrix glanced at

fine," Noelle answered,

hadn't lied to her. After walking down the cobblestone path, she saw

It

restaurant.

the man behind her, but Hendrix's gaze was