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?"

responding, "I haven't

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

car. But to her

you doing?

here. I just tried calling for one myself,

that have to do with me? Get out of

planning to leave

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

someone work overtime isn't very considerate, don't you

out!" said Noelle as she shoved him

honed by regular exercise, all solid muscle. Noelle gave it her all, shoving him several times, yet he did 't budge

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

tremble.

had much to drink tonight, but at this moment, it felt like the alcohol was suddenly kicking in.

he slipped off her high heel with his other