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?"

lips together for a moment before responding, "I haven't forgotten.

rolled her eyes at him and said, "I've

her car. But to her surprise,

are you

tried calling for one myself, but no

to do with me? Get

to leave me

assistants-call one of them, and I'm sure they'd be thrilled to pick

overtime isn't

care less! Now get out!" said Noelle as she shoved him

suit was a body honed by regular exercise, all solid muscle. Noelle gave it her all, shoving him several times,

hand shot out and firmly caught her ankle before she could land the blow. The warmth of his dry, strong grip spread

voice carried a slight tremble.

felt like the alcohol was suddenly kicking in. Her body tensed, her cheeks and even the tips of her ears flushing a warm

Hendrix seemed oblivious to her reaction. Without a word, he slipped off her high heel with his other hand. He then gently brushed against the faint scrape on her