The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 262 Chapter 262

By the time dinner ended, it was nearing 10:00 pm.

Javier seemed quite satisfied with the evening's discussions. Before leaving, he told Noelle that he would review her proposal first. His tone had noticeably softened, and Noelle responded with a bright, enthusiastic smile.

As for Sandra, who had unexpectedly shown up tonight, she had been practically invisible throughout the evening

-except for the moment she glanced at Hendrix as she boarded the car.

It was a look filled with a mix of grievance, resentment, and a hint of hope. Whatever response Hendrix gave, Noelle didn't witness it, because in the hext instant, Sandra had already entered Javier's black Bentley, which swiftly drove into the night..

The smile Noelle had been forcing onto her face disappeared instantly. Without sparing a glance at the man beside her, she turned on her heel and headed straight for her own car. But Hendrix was quick to grab her arm.

"What are you doing?" Noelle immediately brushed his hand off. "Have you already forgotten what I told you this morning, Mr. Freeman?"

moment before responding, "I haven't forgotten. But you've had alcohol, so you

of that, of course. She simply rolled her eyes at him and said,

she got into her car. But to her

are you

tried calling for one myself,

with me? Get out of my

you really planning to leave me stranded

have plenty of assistants-call one of them, and I'm

pretty late. Making someone work overtime isn't very considerate, don't you

care less! Now get out!" said Noelle as

exercise, all solid muscle. Noelle gave it her all, shoving him several times, yet he did

to kick him out, but Hendrix seemed to anticipate her move. His hand shot out and firmly caught her ankle before she could land the blow. The warmth of his dry, strong grip spread through her, and goosebumps

a slight tremble. "W-What are

the alcohol was suddenly kicking in. Her body tensed, her cheeks and even the tips

slipped off her high heel with his other hand. He then gently brushed against the faint scrape