The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 359 "hapter 359

Noelle rarely was called by her nickname, especially by someone who bore such a striking resemblance to Hendrix.

Nathan was wearing a white shirt today and no tie, with the sleeves casually rolled up. On his wrist was a watch of an unknown brand, clearly aged, with the leather strap showing signs of wear and cracking He was smiling gently as always. "I saw you just now but wasn't sure it was you. What are you doing here all alone?"

"L...uh... came down for a walk."

This was their second meeting.

Noelle still vividly remembered the awkward scene at Freeman Manor last time, but Nathan seemed entirely unbothered by it. He nodded earnestly at her response.

"Is that so? Have you had dinner yet? Hendrix has been in meetings nonstop since he got back to the office. I'm guessing he hasn't had time to look after you?"

Noelle had intended to lie, but before she could say anything, her stomach growled audibly.

it, too, and his smile

at a loss for

take you out

Noelle rejected him without a second thought. "I can just grab something simply on

own.

turned

press the matter. He simply remained standing where he was as he watched her leave. Even without looking back, Noelle could still feel his gaze following her, causing her to frown. But when she finally stopped and turned around to

had only been her

convenience store. Since Hendrix hadn't called her, it meant his meetings were still ongoing. Even if she returned to his office now,

Villa, the only thing she could do was sleep-but she'd already napped enough in the afternoon. So, after finishing her

was the heart of Coppersville's elite business district. Even though it was nearly 10:00 pm, the surrounding skyscrapers

in front of her suddenly lit up. The abrupt movement startled her, and just as the water jets seemed