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,

"Mr. Mueller" Hendrix mentioned was a major figure at Vinton Bank. Even if Noelle had dealings with the

with Javier. After all, their personal relationship seemed solid. This time, it was clear that Hendrix had gone out of his way to

He mentioned picking her up for dinner and specifically

Hendrix didn't push back and simply told her to follow him closely as the

not long ago over drinks, Hendrix had claimed 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

ventured into its outskirts. The place before them felt eerily remote, almost

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

shot him a sideways glance.

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

Noelle

walking down the cobblestone path, she

ahead. It was a

restaurant.

the man behind her, but Hendrix's gaze was fixed on her heel.